Senior SR&ED Specialist

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The Opportunity

Innovate and Lead – In this role, you'll work at the forefront of SR&ED strategy within a Transportation Systems team that spans Rail & Transit, Aviation, Ports, Marine & Coastal, and Transit Bus & Fleet. You'll shape how complex technical advancements are recognized, defended, and documented, helping project teams secure critical innovation funding while enabling truly transformational infrastructure work across Canada.

Your Impact

• Lead the full SR&ED delivery process for Transportation Systems initiatives, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance, and clarity in all claim components.
• Uncover eligible R&D activity by facilitating deep‑dive technical interviews and guiding engineering leaders in articulating technological challenges and advancements.
• Develop high‑quality, defensible SR&ED technical narratives that clearly demonstrate uncertainty, experimentation, and innovation.
• Represent clients with confidence during CRA technical reviews, responding to questions, defending eligibility, and supporting successful outcomes.
• Build and optimize SR&ED documentation frameworks that strengthen compliance, consistency, and audit readiness across all Transportation Systems business lines.
• Identify complementary non‑dilutive funding opportunities and help structure multi‑program funding strategies.
• Collaborate with the national WSP SR&ED team to harmonize best practices, training, and corporate‑level compliance tools.
• Drive a meeting‑focused, engagement‑rich process—leading discussions, asking the right questions, and helping teams articulate the real technical depth in their work.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, paired with hands‑on experience solving complex technical challenges.
• 5+ years of direct SR&ED delivery experience, including successful claims and CRA review support.
• Deep working knowledge of CRA SR&ED policy, eligibility guidelines, and tax legislation.
• Strong understanding of engineering, software, environmental, digital, or AI‑related SR&ED pathways.
• Proven ability to translate advanced technical work into concise, high‑impact narratives.
• Skilled at managing senior technical stakeholders and guiding them through structured eligibility discussions.
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable navigating fast‑paced engineering environments.
• Highly organized, proactive, and collaborative—with the ability to lead, influence, and foster strong relationships.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

• Proudly Canadian – a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds—your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities to grow, move, and define your path—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work and real balance—we support you in prioritizing what matters.

Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $147,500 – $195,400
MB & ON: $134,600 – $184,600
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $133,200 – $176,900

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

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