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Ergonomic Specialist

BRPabout 17 hours ago
Valcourt, Quebec
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Annual bonus tied to company performance
Generous paid time off
Pension plan

About the role

Temporary 12 months You’ll Have The Opportunity To

  • Collaborate with Biomechanics and Product Ergonomics professionals in the development of recreational and urban mobility vehicles, including our electric vehicles;
  • Collect and process anthropometric, biomechanical, physiological and perceptual data using various scientific tools, both in the laboratory and in real-life driving situations.
  • Compile and structure this information in a database and in the form of reports;
  • Identify the needs and evaluate cognitive performance (intuition, distraction, ...) to develop user interfaces (UI) such as dials (tactile and others) and localized controls on steering wheels, handlebars and consoles, in a user experience (UX) context;
  • Participate in brainstorming and define how to meet customers' ergonomic needs, with a view to optimizing their performance, learning and ease of use in relation to our products;
  • Play an important role in initiating, developing and validating innovative concepts, in close collaboration with product development

YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in biomechanics and ergonomics in product design (human factors) including cognitive ergonomics, linked to the development of sports and motorized recreational products.
  • Fluency in French and English to communicate with internal and external stakeholders outside Quebec or unilingual English on a daily basis
  • Strong skills in communicating evaluation results via analysis reports and presentations
  • In-depth knowledge of Google and Microsoft Office, as well as biomechanics data acquisition and analysis tools, and 3D modeling software.
  • Leadership, professional and scientific ethics, and able to work autonomously while having strong interdisciplinary collaborative skills;
  • Be willing or able to drive a variety of recreational and urban mobility vehicles.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN. Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:

  • Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
  • Generous paid time away
  • Pension plan
  • Collective saving opportunities
  • Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What About Some Feel Good Perks

  • Flexible work schedule
  • A summer schedule that varies by department and location
  • Holiday season shutdown
  • Educational resources
  • Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 20,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.

About BRP

Manufacturing
5001-10,000

Our distinctive brands are icons in their industry: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am vehicles, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft. To fully enhance our riders’ experience, our product lines are supported with a dedicated parts, accessories and clothing business.

Over the past 20 years, we have traveled far and wide, expanding our partnerships, entering new playgrounds and new territories. Our close to 20,000 employees worldwide are united by our ambition to keep moving forward, giving our customers around the world the power to create their best memories.

As the passion for BRP grows, so does our presence, with innovation centers, manufacturing facilities and offices now on all five continents. We’ve partnered with the best dealers and distributors out there to bring our products to adventurers in 130 countries.

As we look to the future, we continue to power ahead and hold true to the values of passion, drive, ingenuity, and trust we live by, maintaining our sense of adventure as our guiding star.

We make adventure… by design.