Incentives and Capital Investments - Ottawa - Manager - IT

Incentives and Capital Investments - Ottawa - Manager - IT

Location: Ottawa

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Salary: Competitive

Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job description

Requisition ID: 1729523

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence.

Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity:

EYs multidisciplinary Incentives and Capital Investments team, specializes in credits and grants related to discretionary incentives, sustainability, and capital investments as well as scientific research and experimental development – SRED. We are a dynamic, multidisciplinary group of tax, audit and science and technology professionals who work with companies of all sizes in a variety of industries to help them maximize their tax benefits and achieve their business objectives. Were looking for an experienced Manager with a technology background, ideally in software development or telecommunications, to deliver advisory services to our clients in Ontario.

Your key responsibilities:

As a Business Tax Incentives Manager, you will lead a team of engineers and data scientists and support diverse clients, from entrepreneurs to public corporations, in evaluating and preparing their SRED claims. Using your knowledge in telecommunications, AI, cybersecurity, and software development, you will guide your team to deliver client value. Your role includes collaborating with CTOs, Chief Architects, and Developers to assess funding eligibility, quantify claims, and craft detailed technical project descriptions highlighting innovation and development activities. This position is ideal for candidates with a computer science background and experience in the technology field who seek to expand their career into the business and financial aspects of the industry.

Skills and attributes for success

Advanced knowledge of telecommunications, software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, AI and machine learning technologies.

Strong project management and organizational skills with a proven ability to consistently meet tight deadlines

The ability to think creatively, innovate and deliver value-added solutions to client issues.

Excellent interpersonal skills along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and deliver high quality work.

Qualifications

A Bachelors or a Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or related discipline.

An MBA credential is an asset.

5 or more years relevant experience.

Previous practical experience with the SRED program is strongly preferred.

What we look for

Were looking for individuals who are energized by the opportunity to work in a space shaped by innovation, policy and evolving business needs. You bring a collaborative mindset, a strong sense of ownership and a desire to contribute to a team helping organizations invest in research, techlology and a more sustainable future. Youre curious and motivated to build expertise in areas like SRED and clean economy incentives and youre comfortable navigating complexity to uncover value for clients. Youre also confident sharing your perpective, bringing ideas forward and helping drive work to impact. If youre looking to grow in a dynamic, forward looking environment, youll thrive here.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.