Overview At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. How would you like to: Be exposed to new and exciting technologies and state-of-the art innovations in a wide range of industries (manufacturing, aerospace, chemical, oil and gas, etc.) Gain valuable business experience to complement your technical training? Build and manage client relationships from shop-floor supervision to upper management levels? Work for one of Canada's Top 100 Employers? How about working among an interdisciplinary team of Engineers, Scientists and Accountants to help Canadian companies and reduce the cost of innovation in Canada? Don’t miss this opportunity to join our R&D Incentives Practice team in South Western Ontario or Ottawa. Our Regions East SR&ED (Scientific Research & Experimental Development) group, a multidisciplinary team of engineers, accountants and tax specialists, is looking to add an individual with a solid engineering background that has a desire to be exposed to new state-of-the art innovations in a wide range of industries. In this role you will assist our clients in identifying eligible SR&ED activities and describe these activities in a technical report. We will provide you with specialized training on Canada's SR&ED Tax Incentive Program which encourages businesses operating in Canada to develop new products or processes or improve existing ones in the field of science or technology. Incentives are provided through investment tax credits (ITC) delivered via the corporate income tax system. What you will do Keep up-to-date with innovative technologies and trends in the world of science and engineering Develop a good understanding of Federal and Provincial innovation incentives programs such as the Scientific Research and Experimental Development program (SR&ED) Examine our clients' technologies, products and operations to determine which R&D activities qualify for government incentives Effectively summarize our clients’ development activities utilizing written reports Planning, organizing and executing engagements on time and within budget What you bring to the role A university degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Structural or similar discipline are preferred) Minimum 2 years Engineering work experience Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, are a must. Experience with the SR&ED program and other funding programs is preferred but not required Ability to create and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, management and clients A desire for self-improvement through continuous learning Desire to learn about business and financial systems used by organizations Excellent planning and task management skills for multiple projects Ability to achieve delivery milestones with quality and within timelines Work experience in a technical role is highly recommended to bring an understanding of the complexities inherent to real-world product/process development Providing you with the support you need to be at your best LI-Hybrid Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here. Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing [email protected] or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3. For information about accessible employment at KPMG, please visit our accessibility page.