R&D and Innovation Specialist

Tolko Industries

Vernon

On-site

CAD 95,250 - 127,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for bonus program

Access to retirement plan

Competitive salary and benefits

Continued development support

Positive and inclusive work environment

Job summary

Tolko Industries is seeking an R&D and Innovation Specialist to drive innovation and oversee the SR&ED program. This role requires strong program management experience, technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented leaders ready to contribute to a sustainable future in the forest products industry.

Qualifications

Experience in program and project management.
Excellent understanding of the SR&ED program.
Strong communication skills, detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the SR&ED Program.
Manage processes for SR&ED project identification and documentation.
Provide recommendations on optimizing SR&ED eligibility.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Technical designation or equivalent post-secondary degree

Job description

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R&D and Innovation SpecialistVernon, British Columbia

Our R&D and Innovation Specialist is instrumental in driving innovation and overseeing the SR&ED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) program across Tolko Industries Ltd. If you have a passion for innovation and a knack for program management, we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for an R&D and Innovation Specialist to join our head office located in Vernon, British Columbia. Our head office houses Tolko’s corporate services groups including Sales, Marketing & Logistics, Finance, Accounting & Credit, IT, Procurement and Human Resources.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

Program and project management experience and technical management or engineering experience.
Understanding of the technical and financial practices at corporate and business unit levels.
A technical designation and/or equivalent post-secondary degree.
Excellent understanding of the SR&ED program and the processes and tools available.
Detail-oriented with an aptitude for communication and writing technical reports.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a self-starting “get it done” attitude.
Previous experience in a forest products environment considered an asset.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

In this role, you will:

Maintain and improve the Tolko SR&ED Program.
Manage the processes for identification, approval, documentation, and monitoring of potential SR&ED projects.
Provide guidance and recommendations on optimizing SR&ED eligibility and tax credits.
Act as Tolko’s representative at external meetings, conferences, and seminars with CRA.
Collaborate with the Continuous Improvement team to identify synergies and opportunities for SR&ED claims.
Act as a liaison between FP Innovations staff and Tolko staff, and manage external SR&ED consultants.
Work with SR&ED Champions and Team Leaders to identify projects, provide training, and review documentation.
Provide monthly and quarterly progress reports.
Maintain and promote the use of the Tolko Projects Database.
Undertake site visits to review project eligibility and documentation.
Assist with technical write-ups for tax filings.
Explore and lead the application processes for external grants and funding.

So, what’s in it for you?

You’ll take on anexciting new challengewithsupportive team members.
You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $95,250 - $127,000per year.
You’ll be eligible to participate in Tolko’sbonus program.
You’ll receive competitive pay, excellent benefits,and access to ourretirement plan.
You’ll be supported in continued developmentthrough on the job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

If you want to work in asustainable, future focused industry,there isno better place than Tolko. Our family has been producinginnovative forest productsfor over 65 years. Our focus remains onsustainably managing our forestsand our business for upcoming generations.

We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here!Apply today atwww.tolko.com/careers.

About the North Okanagan Valley

The North Okanagan Valley includes the communities of Vernon, Armstrong, Lavington, Lumby and Lake Country, British Columbia. Surrounded by lakes, these communities provide family-friendly living with lots of amenities and beautiful weather. Visit one of our local wineries or fine dining restaurants, go boating, hiking, biking, skiing, catch a round of golf, or visit a local market to pick up fresh fruit and produce… whatever your pleasure, you’ll find it here. Watch this videoto learn about the region and find out why life is better here.

To protect the privacy of your personal information, please ensure that when you apply, you are directed to Tolko’s job board athttps://recruiting.ultipro.caor you are accessing Tolko job opportunities through our website atwww.tolko.com/careers.

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