Incentives and Capital Investments - Applied Sciences - Montréal - Senior Manager

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The opportunity

EY’s Incentives and Capital Investments team helps organizations translate innovation and investment into meaningful business value. As part of our Global Compliance and Reporting practice, our multidisciplinary team of tax, accounting, engineering, science and technology professionals advises clients on opportunities across SRED, sustainability programs, discretionary grants and capital investment credits.

As a Senior Manager, Applied Sciences, you will bring deep engineering experience and strategic thinking to some of our clients’ most complex innovation initiatives. You will work closely with senior engineering, technical and business leaders to assess SRED eligibility across large-scale infrastructure, building, transportation, energy, water and industrial projects, uncover broader funding opportunities and develop strategies that align available incentives with business priorities. Alongside leading client engagements, you will guide and develop team members, foster collaboration across disciplines and play an active role in growing our practice.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead complex SRED and incentives engagements for engineering-intensive organizations, from initial assessment through claim development, submission and review.
• Advise senior engineering, technical and business leaders on eligible innovation activities, funding potential and evolving government incentive programs.
• Assess complex engineering projects, identify the technological uncertainties and advancements, and translate the work into clear, technically rigorous project narratives and defensible claims.
• Bring together engineering, tax and financial perspectives to develop practical funding strategies for large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Lead technical discussions and reviews with government authorities, drawing on hands-on engineering experience to provide strategic guidance throughout the process.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of complex clients and claims, balancing commercial priorities, quality and delivery commitments.
• Deepen relationships with engineering and infrastructure clients and identify opportunities across SRED, sustainability programs, discretionary grants and capital investment credits.
• Coach and develop multidisciplinary teams, strengthening their engineering understanding, technical capabilities, confidence and professional judgment.
• Grow the Incentives and Capital Investments practice through relationships in the engineering, infrastructure and construction sectors, market activity and timely insights.

Skills and attributes for success

• Deep engineering expertise, ideally gained through hands-on project delivery or technical consulting, paired with sound commercial judgment
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering knowledge to research, development, technological uncertainty and innovation in a commercial project environment
• Ability to quickly understand complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects and communicate technical concepts clearly and persuasively
• Confidence advising senior engineering and business leaders and navigating complex technical decisions
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to developing others
• Strong client relationship building, large-engagement portfolio management and communication skills
• Curiosity about emerging engineering technologies, project delivery methods and the evolving incentives landscape
• A growth mindset and ability to recognize new market opportunities

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related applied science discipline - a professional engineering designation is considered an asset
• Significant hands-on professional experience in engineering, ideally within consulting engineering, infrastructure, construction, transportation, energy, water, buildings or industrial projects
• Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects or client engagements and working with senior engineering, technical and business leaders
• French English bilingualism is required - this role is national in scope and interacts with clients and colleagues within and outside of the province of Quebec

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience with SRED, government incentives or innovation funding programs

What we offer you

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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