SR&ED Technical Specialist

As an SR&ED Technical Analyst, you will be working with industry leaders in technology and finance from all over Canada. You will be responsible for identifying eligible SR&ED projects and expenses and preparing clear, well-structured technical reports, giving innovators the opportunity to access government funding under applicable guidelines., * Lead technical interviews with developers, scientists, founders, and other subject-matter experts to investigate SR&ED projects.

• Ask targeted follow-up questions to uncover project objectives, technological challenges, attempted solutions, experimentation, failures, iterations, and technical advancements.
• Quickly develop an understanding of unfamiliar technologies, systems, and technical domains.
• Analyze project activities and technical documentation to identify potential SR&ED-eligible work.
• Distinguish routine engineering, development, and implementation activities from eligible experimental development based on SR&ED guidelines.
• Identify gaps in technical information and conduct follow-up discussions with clients to obtain the details required for claim preparation.
• Organize information gathered through interviews and technical analysis into clear, concise technical reports that adhere to established SR&ED claim conventions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to connect technical project activities with eligible SR&ED expenses.
• Assist clients in preparing for and responding to CRA technical reviews, including helping technical personnel clearly explain the work performed.
• Develop strong working relationships with client technical teams and become a trusted point of contact for understanding their ongoing SR&ED activities.
• Manage interviews, follow-ups, and deliverables across multiple client projects and deadlines.

Applicants should be comfortable engaging with technical experts across a variety of disciplines, asking the right questions to uncover key details, and distilling complex technical content into concise, compliant reports. This is an ideal role for someone with a background in life science, chemistry, biology, or a related technical field, strong technical writing skills, and a desire to work with innovative companies across Canada. Candidates with previous SR&ED experience-whether in writing reports, reviewing technical eligibility, or working with SR&ED consultants-are strongly encouraged to apply., * Degree or diploma in Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, or related technical field.

• 1-2 years of experience in the above disciplines
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to lead detailed technical conversations.
• Excellent investigative skills, including the ability to ask effective follow-up questions and identify missing or incomplete technical information.
• Ability to understand unfamiliar technologies and technical concepts quickly.
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to distinguish technical challenges from routine development problems.
• Natural curiosity about how technologies, systems, and processes work.
• Comfortable speaking with technical professionals ranging from individual developers and engineers to founders and senior technical leaders.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical discussions into clear and accurate documentation.
• Previous SR&ED, R&D grant, or other funding application experience. Technical interviewing, eligibility assessment, claim and report preparation, or working with SR&ED consultants, is highly preferred.
• Clear and concise technical writing skills with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple projects, interviews, follow-ups, and deadlines.
• Language of work: English.

• Work-from-home flexibility within a fully remote team.
• Direct exposure to developers, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders working on innovative projects.
• Exposure to a wide range of technologies and industries, providing an opportunity to continuously expand your technical knowledge.
• Training in SR&ED technical eligibility, interviewing, claim preparation, and submission best practices.
• The opportunity to develop specialized skills in technical investigation, analysis, and SR&ED.
• A collaborative environment that supports learning and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation and extended health and dental benefits.

Banhall Consulting Ltd.