Line of Service Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism General Tax Consulting Management Level Director Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. In specialised tax services at PwC, you will focus on providing tax advice and solutions to clients in complex and niche areas of taxation. This includes areas such as accounting methods, fixed-assets and research and development tax credits. Meaningful work you’ll be part of As a Director, you'll work with a team of professionals to help our clients with the preparation of their tax incentive claims. Engage directly with clients in heavy industrial environments such as mines, pulp and paper mills, sawmills, cement plants, refineries, oil and gas facilities, as well as biotech and pharmaceutical industries and similar manufacturing settings to understand their engineering processes and needs. Prepare and support SR&ED tax credit claims for clients, ensuring compliance with program requirements and optimizing claim outcomes. Stay current with SR&ED legislation, application policies, case law, and Canada Revenue Agency administrative practices to provide informed guidance to clients. Conduct thorough research and apply intellectual curiosity to continuously improve your understanding of the SR&ED program and its application in various industrial contexts. Facilitate detailed discussions with technical professionals to gather pertinent information necessary for accurate and comprehensive SR&ED claims. Leverage relationship development and networking skills to market SR&ED services and expand the client base, fostering strong client relationships. Deliver excellent client service by understanding diverse technologies and effectively communicating complex engineering concepts during client interactions. Collaborate effectively as part of a team (both nationally and regionally) while also managing independent tasks to ensure the successful completion of projects. Lead teams and coach/mentor junior staff. Utilize creative problem-solving abilities to identify SR&ED opportunities for clients and lead claim preparation and review engagements with skill and precision Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve Demonstrated enthusiasm for upskilling in the digital arena and a strategic understanding of emerging technology trends, with a proactive approach to integrating new tools and workflows at the organizational level. Proven track record in championing diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where diverse teams thrive, and ensuring varied perspectives are integrated into strategic decision-making processes. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Applied Science / Engineering, specializing in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. Significant experience in SR&ED, including leading the preparation and successfully defending SR&ED claims at a senior level. A successful history in sales and high-level relationship management, driving strategic growth and maintaining robust client partnerships. Strong client-service ethos, with a leadership focus on delivering high-quality, timely, and profitable outcomes. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, combined with a director-level aptitude for intellectual curiosity and strategic creative problem-solving. PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer. Why you’ll love PwC We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pw PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Partnership Tax, Professional Courage, Relationship Building, Retail and Consumer (Taxes), Self-Awareness, Service Excellence, Strategic Questioning, Tax Credit, Taxes {+ 9 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in. We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process. To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation. Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons. Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi. Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation. You know us. We want to know you. Your career is just that; yours. You choose it. You live it. You make it happen.To get the best from it, you need the best opportunities. That’s why opportunities are at the heart of a career with us. Opportunities for you to grow as an individual, to build lasting relationships and make an impact in a place where people, quality and value mean everything.
