Sr&ed Technical Consultant

_SR&ED Technical Consultant - Computer Science_
**About Us**

Mobile Capital Network (MCN) is a team of highly skilled engineers, scientists, finance professionals and business consultants helping technology companies access various government research and development tax credits and grants such as SR&ED and IRAP. We provide our clients with expertise and insight into what's possible, uncover opportunities and help with execution.

**Job Summary**

As the SR&ED Technical Consultant - Computer Science, you will consult MCN corporate clients working in software development, IT, bioinformatics, cybersecurity, wireless networks, artificial intelligence, robotics, IoT and related fields. You will help our clients identify SR&ED-eligible activities and structure SR&ED projects, and will be responsible for preparing technical reports describing these projects. You will be working in a team led by a Project Manager and coordinate your work with other team members. We are looking for a professional person capable of working independently and handling multiple projects with firm deadlines.

**Job Environment**
- Dynamic, team-oriented, supportive and nurturing environment
- Ready access to technical, financial and business expertise
- High level of autonomy
- Ability to lead and/or participate in technology and product development projects of your interest
- Unlimited growth potential

**Responsibilities**
- Assume full responsibility for all technology
- and R&D-related aspects of MCN's consulting engagements
- Liaise with executives and technical personnel of our corporate clients, review their R&D and other activities and establish which projects qualify for SR&ED tax credits
- Write technical reports for inclusion with the clients' SR&ED claims, outlining eligible technological challenges and qualifying activities
- Analyze clients' operations, business processes and software/product development methodologies and help clients optimize them to ensure compliance with reporting requirements of the SR&ED program as well as to maximize the clients' returns from participating in the program
- Consult and support clients on an ongoing basis, manage clients expectations and adhere to strict deadlines
- Prepare and write other documentation of technical nature as may be required by the terms of our client engagements
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the SR&ED program, technological landscape and industry trends

**Qualifications**
- University degree in Computer Science, Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computational Mathematics/Science, or a related field.
- At least two years of professional experience in Software Development, IT or a related field
- Prior experience with the SR&ED program in the Software/IT/Electronics or related fields
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in-person and over the phone) and the ability to correspond effectively with executive and technical staff at various companies, from start-ups to public corporations
- Superb time management skills
- High level of professionalism and personal integrity
- Ability to work independently and simultaneously handle multiple projects with firm deadlines
- Master of a Ph.D. degree is an asset
- Familiarity with IRAP programs is desirable but not mandatory

**Compensation**
- Starting base salary between $70,000 and $100,000, commensurate with experience
- Unlimited performance-based component

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $70,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON M4W 3L4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- How many technical project descriptions for software SR&ED claims have you written throughout your career?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- technical or scientific writing: 2 years (preferred)
- SR&ED claim preparation: 2 years (preferred)
- software development and/or technology leadership: 2 years (preferred)