Scientific Research and Experimental Development Program Lead

The Opportunity:

WSP is growing and has an opportunity for a dedicated Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program Lead to join us in our Ontario and Atlantic, Earth & Environment Business.

Are you passionate about innovation and advancing technology? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where creativity and collaboration are key? As the dedicated SR&ED Lead, you will help progress our efforts in the SR&ED program. Using your strong understanding of the engineering and environmental sciences coupled with the Canadian Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program, you will help the Ontario and Atlantic Earth & Environment businesses effectively apply the framework to opportunities and current projects for success.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging .
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Foster innovation by encouraging imagination and creativity by supporting and promoting all ideas within the SR&ED framework;
• Bring your understanding of SR&ED and apply key concepts and how they apply to our earth and environment business;
• Establish and maintain a network of contacts to assist in the SR&ED process with your service line while acting as the main point of contact between WSP and their SR&ED consultants;
• Create and lead a committee of business-identified SR&ED champions from each business unit (Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, Geotechnical and Water, and Construction Materials);
• Regularly report to management on the progress of the S&ED claim and ensure effective communication with senior leadership;
• Identify priority innovation themes, help train consultants on SR&ED, help project mangers through the documentation process required with a SR&ED claim;
• Encourage collaborations with academic institutions;
• Collaborate with the Ontario and Atlantic Earth and Environment Business Innovation lead, as well as other regional SR&ED Champions across Canada.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• University or equivalent education or experience in Engineering, Environmental Sciences or similar;
• Strong understanding of the Canadian Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program;
• In-depth knowledge of engineering and environmental consulting business, with proven results through SR&ED assessments;
• An inquisitive mindset that enables you to identify themes and connections, and bring a fresh perspective;
• Access to a vehicle, a clean Driver's Abstract, and you know your way around the MS Office suite products;
• Interest in working for the leading environmental consulting firm globally and being part of a growing and thriving team!

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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