At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.
Your Opportunity
Stantec enhances its value to clients and shareholders by strengthening its technical capacity through scientific research and innovation. The Stantec Research Services team facilitates Stantec engagement in research by accessing research funding and other resources. One major source of funding is the Canadian federal government’s research tax credit program “Scientific Research and Experimental Development” (SR&ED).
As the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Intern, on Stantec’s Research Services team, make a career-building move in which you can leverage your organizational skills while learning about and furthering innovative work at Stantec. You will join our global Innovation Office team, learning about some of the most innovative science and technology projects across Canada, and accessing government funding for those projects. This position will commence January 2026 and the term is expected to last six months. Stantec supports hybrid work arrangements where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks, work preferences, and operational requirements.
Your Key Responsibilities
Work with Research Advisor (Canada) using your organizational skills to advance the annual cycle of SR&ED claim development at Stantec which includes:
Planning – identify all necessary elements of claim development and schedule them
Documenting – attend project calls, summarize information, group with similar claims
Tracking – follow each lead from identification to completed claim, and record each step
Supporting – Assist in gathering, reviewing, and organizing supporting documentation, as well as contributing to the cost estimation process.
Monitoring – keep the claim process on schedule through structured reminders
Provide support for other Stantec programs that address researchers’ needs, in collaboration with the Manager of Research Services, as required.
