Director of engineering research and development

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Manufacturing and industrial plant
• Manufacturing or production
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assign engineering projects to engineers or other technical workers
• Direct and control daily operations
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Provide detailed information and guidance to clients on project analysis and design
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for engineering work
• Evaluate technical designs and engineering work
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Leading/instructing groups
• Conduct performance reviews
• Ensure adherence to government regulations
• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
• Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
• Establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs
• Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions
• Co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
• Create three-dimensional (3-D) models with computer-aided design (CAD)

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Experience and specialization

Types of systems

• Refrigeration

Area of work experience

• Project management
• Project coordination
• Quality assurance or control
• Research
• Design

Specialization in physics

• Metrology

Area of specialization

• Development

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Leadership

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)