Description:
What you will do
- Interviewing client personnel to gather pertinent supporting information and articulating compelling arguments to support SR&ED project claims.
- Examining client technologies, products and operations to determine which of their R&D activities qualify for SR&ED incentives.
- Project Management: Plan, organize and execute multiple engagements on time and within budget.
- Client Management: Successfully develop and manage client relationships/expectations.
- Keeping up-to-date with innovative technologies and trends in the world of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Analytics.
- Having an understanding of the SR&ED program and the desire to keep up to date with changes in legislation.
What you bring to the role
Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software or Electrical Engineering OR similar field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in software development or other IT technology R&D capacity or 2+ years of SR&ED experience.
- Superior communications skills (written and verbal) in English.
- High comfort level and knowledge of computer software/IT technology topics and related terminology.
- Ability to conduct conversations to understand root causes for issues and grasp key development concepts in R&D scope.
- Ability to work closely with clients of all training backgrounds and to manage client expectations.
- Ability to prioritize tasks for multiple clients to consistently achieve delivery milestones.
- Knowledge of tax rules relating to the CRA's SR&ED program would be an asset.
- A desire for self-improvement through continuous learning.
- A demonstrated business acumen and an adaptable growth mindset is invaluable.