Senior Consultant - Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Are you a talented individual with a proven track record on executing project deliverables.  

Our Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax team is a multidisciplinary team of engineers, accountants, and tax professionals with deep industry experience. Our teams work with businesses to help determine a company’s eligibility to recover SR&ED tax credits offered by both the federal and provincial government. Many businesses and technology companies’ conduct SR&ED activities to develop products or processes with a view to developing intellectual property, reducing costs, improving performance, or creating new markets. We support our clients in identifying which of these activities meet SR&ED eligibility criteria.

We are looking for a Senior Consultant, Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering to join the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) team.

What you will do

• Be exposed to new and exciting technologies and state-of-the-art innovations in a range of industries with a focus on mechanical/ chemical engineering.
• Working with the SR&ED Senior Managers, participate in and support client technical interviews to identify SR&ED eligible projects/activities.
• Examine clients’ technology, products, and operations to identify eligible SR&ED activities.
• Analyze and determine eligible research activities.
• Summarize eligible client activities in a technical report.
• Plan, organize and executive engagements on time and within budget.
• Work on internal projects related to the development of tools, templates and reports to enhance operational efficiency and management of business information.

What you bring to the role

• A university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field
• At least 2 years of progressive experience within industry.
• Experience in other R&D related government tax incentive programs is an asset.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Keen interest in staying up-to-date with cutting edge technologies and trends.
• Analytical thinker who can draw inferences and make unexpected connections.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.
• Experience with the SR&ED program is preferred.
• Highly driven, autonomous, resilient and team player with a strong work ethic

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $66,000 to $99,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.