Engineering Consultant, SR&ED (chemical, mechanical)

Job description

KPMG\u0027s R&D group consists of multidisciplinary teams of engineers, accountants and tax specialists. These teams assist our clients in obtaining Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credits offered by both the federal and provincial governments (for information on this program, please visithttp://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/txcrdt/sred-rsde/menu-eng.html .

KPMG Professionals Are...

Individuals who take deep personal accountability for their work, have a passion for excellence, driven to achieve their full potential and understand the value of building relationships with clients, future clients, their communities, the global firm and each other. A KPMG professional should have all the following characteristics:

·  Strong work ethic
·  Thrive on challenges
·  Dedicated to providing outstanding client service.
Position Summary

KPMG Montréal is looking for a Consultant specializing in one of the following industries to join their SR&ED Tax group.
·  Chemical
·  Mechanical
·  Physics
Various businesses conduct SR&ED activities to develop (or modify) their products or processes to reduce their costs, improve their performance, or to create new markets. To qualify for SR&ED tax credits, these activities must meet certain eligibility criteria. The successful candidate will assist our clients in identifying eligible SR&ED activities. The candidate will benefit from exposure to science or technology leaders and state-of-the-art innovations at companies in several industries.

Role and Responsibilities
·  Research activities for SR&ED clients;
·  Identify the starting point for projects, innovations, and technological challenges;
·  Describe the project in a report that is consistent with SR&ED guidelines;
·  Develop and maintain an overview of specific scientific or technology areas.
At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job.This work requires travel in Canada and the United States to serve our clients' locations. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

Skills & Qualifications
·  University degree (Engineering or other related scientific disciplines).
·  Minimum of 2 years of professional industry experience.
·  Experience and knowledge of CRA SR&ED program is an asset.
·  Perfectly Bilingual, written an oral communication (English and French).
·  Technical writing skills and ability to develop a concise technical report in a timely fashion, in French and English.
·  Excellent communication skills.
·  Excellent analytical skills and articulate discipline for thorough working methods in a multidisciplinary team.
·  Ability to be creative in expressing technological and scientific concepts as well as synthesize information.
·  Ability to prioritize tasks for multiple clients to consistently achieve delivery milestones.
·  Ability to work in a team and a desire for career development through continuous learning.
The successful candidate will be part of an experienced multidisciplinary team who will provide coaching to develop knowledge and skills to progress within the company.

Location Montréal, QC ,Our Values, The KPMG Way
We lead by example | We work together | We respect the individual
We seek the facts and provide insight | We are open and honest in our communication
We are committed to our communities | Above all, we act with integrity

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. KPMG encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process , please contact the HR Shared Service Centre by email or by phone at 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778 (Option 1). KPMG will consult with all applicants with disabilities who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.
Category Engineering-Mechanical Service Line Tax Incentives Practice ,Industry Not Applicable