The R&D Analyst will be responsible for the following: Role: An R&D Analyst is responsible for helping to ensure all activities related to research and development are captured and documented. They will work with the R&D Manager to ensure new projects are documented, time is appropriately allocated, and all R&D related activities and costs are captured. They will also be responsible for assisting with new grant applications or researching new funding programs that Fidelity may be a candidate for as well as documentation associated with any grants received. They will also help with administrative tasks for accounting or general operations as time permits.

Duties Include:

• Identify and prioritize opportunities for new SR&ED projects
• Evaluate current processes to identify improved methods
• Document innovation activities to capture lessons learned and opportunity for process improvement
• Document proposals and seek out funding opportunities
• Once opportunities are identified prepare documents, power point presentations related R&D
• Assist the R&D Manager with preparing year end claim packages
• Assist with contracts with available government funded programs
• Support finance to manage and track funding and financials for SRED throughout its term
• Collect and track time for the management and ownership group directly related to R&D
• Daily balancing of time entries in our ERP software
• Administrative duties for Finance or General Operations

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School education or equivalent
• Mandatory that this role take part in a criminal record check and controlled goods screening

Experience:

• 1 to 4 years of work experience in R&D, Grant writing, Engineering, or Science
• Experience in the machining industry is considered an asset
• Experience with grant applications, grant administration, or SRED is considered an asset

Core Work hours:

• 7:30am-4:00pm Monday – Friday

Compensation:

• Competitive wages based on experience and knowledge level
• Employee benefits with medical, dental and life
• A fun, friendly and casual work environment with company sponsored events
• 2 Paid Flex days per year