Engineer, Ext. Fundings (SR&ED)

About BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 16,500 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.

Role Overview

We are looking for a technical specialist to help us maximize external financing for BRP's innovative new product development projects. Reporting to the department manager of the Product Development Expertise Center's Support team, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with vehicle development teams to manage and produce technical documentation for projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation of Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit claims by writing technical descriptions of claimed projects.
• Conduct interviews with engineers from product development teams to gather the necessary information (objectives, methods, difficulties encountered, results, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with program requirements and proactively support project managers and leaders in evaluating the technical eligibility of projects.
• Advocate for project eligibility with government authorities.
• Monitor regulatory developments in the program and/or newly available financing programs.
• Actively participate in the improvement of the SR&ED process and related tools.

Requirements – Skills and Qualities

• A university degree in engineering. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered if related to the job.
• Ease in connecting with technical staff and strong active listening skills.
• The ability to analyze complex information and synthesize it into clear and concise documents.
• Strong attention to detail and rigour to produce precise documents.
• The ability to work independently and manage time to meet annual deadlines.
• Professional experience in a product development environment will be considered an asset.
• The ability to interact with collaborators (write and speak) in French is mandatory.
• Do you have other qualifications? Tell us what is unique about you that is a great addition to the team.

Acknowledging the Power of Diversity

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead! For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
• Generous paid time away
• Pension plan
• Collective saving opportunities
• Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

Feel‑good Perks

• Flexible work schedule
• A summer schedule that varies by department and location
• Holiday season shutdown
• Educational resources
• Discount on BRP products