Research Advisor

Research Advisor - ( 250001N5 )

Description

Grow with the best. Join a smart, creative, and inspired team that works to support operational excellence. The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. Our Functional Services Teams (FSTs) include Corporate Development, Finance, HR, HSSE, IT, Legal, Marketing / Communications, Practice Services and Real Estate and Procurement. Bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and expertise, our FSTs are vital to making our Company stronger

Your Opportunity

As the Research Advisor on Stantec’s Research Services team, you will build your career by applying your understanding of research while highlighting and furthering the innovative work done at Stantec. This is a full-time permanent position within Stantec’s Innovation Office where you will learn about the most innovative science and technology projects across Canada, and access government funding for those projects. You will report to the Manager of Research Services and will advance our team’s strategic goal to “initiate, establish, advertise, evaluate, and improve research services at Stantec”.

Stantec enhances its value to clients and shareholders by strengthening its technical capacity through scientific research and innovation. The Stantec Research Services team facilitates Stantec engagement in research by accessing research funding and other resources. One major source of funding is the Canadian federal government’s research tax credit program “Scientific Research and Experimental Development” (SR&ED).

Your Key Responsibilities

Educate Stantec Canada about strategic use of SR&ED to strengthen technical capacity

Oversee the annual cycle of SR&ED claim development at Stantec which involves :

working with technical leaders to help them identify SR&ED eligible work

grouping eligible work from various business centres (BCs) into coherent SR&ED projects

helping researchers describe why their work is eligible for SR&ED

examine costs of potential claims to quantify Stantec’s investment

review SR&ED technical descriptions and the completed claim

perform additional SR&ED work related to Canada Revenue Agency reviews

Implement research services programs based on your experience of using research to make Stantec stronger.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Exceptional listening and verbal communication skills

Proficient writing and editing skills with the ability to aid technical experts in developing project descriptions that clearly explain relevant activities

Strong technical credentials with the ability to understand advanced technologies and processes in all business lines

Proficiency in programming, particularly in Python, is essential.

Ability to oversee administrative aspects of a team while focusing effort on more abstract aspects

Able to work remotely, offering and receiving guidance within specific timeframes

Education and Experience

Masters or doctoral degree in science or engineering.

Two (2) years of experience working in a research credit or funding capacity

Familiarity with AEC industry work or experience conducting research in the context of a technical consulting firm is a valuable asset.

Having a PMP designation or relevant project management experience is advantageous.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each others’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary / casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Alberta-Calgary

Other Locations : Canada-Alberta-Edmonton, Canada-Manitoba-Winnipeg, Canada-Ontario-Toronto, Canada-Saskatchewan-Saskatoon, Canada-Ontario-Ottawa

Organization : BC-1298 Innovation-CA Canada

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 15, 2025, 5 : 40 : 05 AM

Req ID : 250001N5

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