Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Intern - Winter 2027 - 6 Months

Stantec enhances its value to clients and shareholders by carrying out scientific research and innovation. The Innovation Stantec Research Services team, part of the Innovation Office, facilitates Stantec engagement in research by providing research services including research advising.

Your Opportunity

Stantec enhances its value to clients and shareholders by strengthening its technical capacity through scientific research and innovation. The Stantec Innovation 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 Innovation 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 2027, 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.

Qualifications

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 university program in science or engineering.
•    Demonstrated proficiency in Python programming is essential.
•    Please confirm your availability for a six-month term beginning in January 2027.

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.

Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.

As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.