Junior Technical Solutions Manager

Job summary

You will conduct technical discovery sessions with clients to identify R&D activities and translate complex technical work into clear, well-supported claim narratives. Additionally, you will manage assigned claims from discovery through documentation while maintaining strong client relationships and meeting deadlines.

Job details

JUNIOR TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS MANAGER ABOUT BOAST Boast is redefining how companies unlock R&D funding, turning a complex, manual, and audit-prone process into a streamlined, scalable engine for growth. By combining deep technical and R&D tax expertise with purpose-built AI, Boast helps companies across Canada and the U.S. unlock critical funding with confidence so they can focus on building and growing. Since 2011, Boast has helped thousands of businesses access over $600 million in innovation capital. At Boast, you have the opportunity to do meaningful, high-impact work without operating in a rigid structure. You are trusted to take ownership, work directly with interesting clients, and contribute to how solutions are built and delivered. Problems are complex, the work is collaborative, and the pace is fast, which creates an environment where you can expand beyond a single specialty, build real judgment, and see the direct impact of your work. For those who want responsibility, visibility, and the ability to influence outcomes, let’s talk! ABOUT THE ROLE As a Technical Solutions Manager, you’ll help companies across Canada and the U.S. turn complex technical and financial information into clear, well-supported R&D tax credit claims. You’ll work directly with clients to understand the technical work they’re doing, identify potentially eligible R&D activities, and gather the information needed to support their claims. You’ll own assigned claims and deliverables from discovery through documentation, working within Boast’s established processes and drawing on internal expertise when more complex questions arise. This is an early-career opportunity with meaningful responsibility. You’ll communicate directly with clients, manage competing priorities, analyze technical and financial information, and translate complex projects into accurate, compelling claim narratives. As you grow, you’ll build expertise in SR&ED and other government funding programs while developing your judgment as a trusted technical and client-facing professional. This role is ideal for a recent STEM graduate or early-career technical professional who is curious, analytical, comfortable asking thoughtful questions, and excited to take ownership of meaningful client work. 📍 Location: Western Canada, with a preference for candidates based in Vancouver or Calgary 🏢 In-person collaboration: This is a hybrid role with occasional in-person work 💰 Compensation: $60,000–$70,000 annually, plus up to a 10% discretionary bonus 🗣️ Language: Professional fluency in English is required KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Conduct technical discovery conversations with clients to understand their projects, identify potentially eligible R&D activities, and gather the information needed to support their claims * Own assigned claims and deliverables from information gathering through documentation, working within established processes and escalating more complex questions when needed * Review and synthesize technical, project, payroll, contractor, and financial information to support accurate and well-documented claims Translate complex technical work into clear, compelling claim narratives and supporting documentation * Build strong working relationships with clients, communicate requirements clearly, follow up on outstanding information, and keep deliverables moving against deadlines * Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or potential risks in client information and work with internal experts to resolve them. * Support clients through claim reviews and audits by preparing documentation, responding to information requests, and contributing to a clear, defensible claim position * Manage multiple client priorities while maintaining accurate records, strong attention to detail, and consistent communication * Develop expertise in SR&ED and other funding programs while contributing ideas that improve Boast’s processes, client experience, and technology-enabled delivery WHAT YOU BRING * A recent STEM degree, diploma, or equivalent technical experience * Strong writing skills and the ability to explain technical work clearly * Technical curiosity and confidence asking thoughtful questions * Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-management skills * Experience managing projects or deadlines through school or early-career work * Confidence communicating directly with clients and collaborating with technical, financial, and internal stakeholders * Exposure to SR&ED, government funding, technical consulting, or financial data would be an asset WHAT TO SHOW US We recognize that strong candidates can build relevant skills through school, internships, personal projects, volunteer work, and early-career experience. In your application, we encourage you to highlight: * A technical project you helped explain, analyze, or document. * An example of turning complex information into clear written work. * An experience that demonstrates ownership, collaboration, and your ability to keep work moving against a deadline. BOAST BENEFITS * Comprehensive health and dental benefits package * RRSP matching program * Three weeks of paid vacation * Remote-first environment with access to co-working spaces in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary * Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful work and directly influence outcomes in a growing, product-driven company * Work alongside a team focused on solving complex, high-impact problems in a fast-moving, start-up environment Boast is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by provincial, federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Boast makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

What you’ll do

You will conduct technical discovery sessions with clients to identify R&D activities and translate complex technical work into clear, well-supported claim narratives. Additionally, you will manage assigned claims from discovery through documentation while maintaining strong client relationships and meeting deadlines.

Requirements

The role requires a recent STEM degree or equivalent technical experience along with strong writing and analytical skills. Candidates should be comfortable communicating directly with clients and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
• RRSP matching program
• Three weeks of paid vacation
• Remote-first environment
• Access to co-working spaces

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Technical writing
• Analytical skills
• Project management
• Client communication
• Financial analysis
• Research and development tax credits
• Stakeholder management
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Technical discovery
• Documentation
• Time management
• Project Management
• Communication
• Management
• English Language
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Curiosity
• Innovation
• Detail Oriented
• Artificial Intelligence
• Writing
• Financial Data
• Auditing
• Scalability
• Legal Discovery
• Information Gathering
• Technical Curiosity
• Technical Consulting

Job areas

• Consulting
• Finance & Accounting
• Technology
• Science & Research
• Software
• Technical Solutions Manager
• Technical Sales Specialist
• Information and Communications Technology Sales Professionals
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

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