Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.

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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Highly organized and skilled at working in a team environment on time-sensitive projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Familiar with engineering and scientific language; able to understand engineering processes

• Ability to work effectively in an online environment, offering, and receiving information within specific timeframes.

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a master’s program in science or engineering.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Python programming is essential.

• Please confirm your availability for a six-month term beginning in January 2026.

Typical office or home office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each others’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Toronto
Organization: 1298 Innovation-CA-Toronto ON
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 09/10/2025 05:10:14
Req ID: 1002100