29 Innovation Consultant jobs in Canada

Job Description

Salary: $50,000 - $3,000 K

Who we are:

Response Biomedical Corp. (Response) has been transforming acute care diagnostic testing with a focus on improving patient outcomes for over 30 years. We are a Canadian-owned company that develops, manufactures and distributes immunoassays around the world. We believe the people we work with, including our partners, healthcare teams, and employees are the cornerstone of our success.

What we do:

The RAMP platform is a global leader in cardiovascularand acute care testing for the triage and diagnosis of life-threatening diseases directly from whole blood samples.
We understand the stresses associated with rapid and accurate diagnosiswhen every minute counts and we are committed to providing lab-quality results within minutes while reducing the total cost of care.

Who we are looking for?

We aresearching fora Product Development Associate to join our PD teamthat is ready for a challenge and looking to make a difference. The successful candidatewill be responsilbe for supporting the development and production of Response Biomedical products, recognizing their vital role in diagnosing potentially life-threatening diseases. The primary goal is to enhance patient outcomes and save lives worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Scientific Acumen

• Utilizes knowledge of basic scientific principles to assess experimental and operational responsibilities.
• Demonstrates understanding and application of the RAMP technology and immunochromatographic principles in planning, executing, and evaluating experimental protocols.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency, scientific creativity, effective collaboration with others, and ability to work independently.
• Participates in investigations including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and brainstorming sessions as required.
• Critically analyzes, summarizes, and reports data generated from experiments performed, draws conclusions from experimental findings, and recommends required follow-up actions with consideration of prior experimental findings (self and others). Proposes new studies or investigations based on findings and efforts in relation to project needs. May work on independent projects.
• Participates in the design and conducts research and/or tasks and experiments based on the needs of a group effort coordinated by a Supervisor, Manager, or others as required. This may include feasibility investigations, development work, verification activities, stability studies, and troubleshooting experiments.
• May be involved in the identification of patentable inventions

Regulated Environment

• Complies with the requirements of working in a regulated environment under the guidelines set by the Company to assure adherence to its internal Quality Management System (QMS), various governmental requirements including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Worker's Safety.Complies with the requirements of working in a regulated environment under the guidelines set by the Company to assure adherence to its internal Quality Management System (QMS), various governmental requirements including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Worker's Safety.
• Supports efforts to ensure all products under development meet pre-determined product specifications and all applicable requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Quality Systems Regulations (QSR), Health Canada, and CE mark. These activities may include but are not limited to: product feasibility studies, product development studies, validation and verification activities, and stability studies.

Team Work & Communication

• Presents data at Team meetings and may present data to interdepartmental groups.
• Involved in the creation and/or review of product/process documentation including Standard Operating Procedures, Manufacturing Records and Forms, Protocols, Technical Reports, etc.
• Complies with training plans/requirements. Trains or coordinates the training of others in laboratory processes, procedures or practices, and in the design, execution and analysis of experiments as required. May oversee and train others in the execution of scientific research/development experiments.
• Provides oversight and leadership to Assistants within assigned projects and teams.

Administration

• Performs, oversees, and delegates general laboratory tasks such as reagent preparation, inventory, and laboratory clean up and organization.
• Assumes additional laboratory and departmental responsibilities as required. May perform other assignments and tasks as directed.
• Maintains appropriate laboratory records, notebooks, and QC and manufacturing documentation as required.

Education, Work Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Formal Education

• Minimum requirements: Relevant technical degree or BSc.

Work Experience

• 2 yrs relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment is required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent written/verbal communication skills; able to work well in a professional environment both within and between various groups.
• Keen attention to details and consistent follow-through.
• Proficient with use of computers.
• Understands how own work affects the business as a whole.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for product development and a desire to make a difference in healthcare, we encourage you to apply to join us in our mission to improve patient outcomes and shape the future of medical technology.

The starting salary for this position ranges from 50,000 to 53,000 annually, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications. Our salary structure is aligned with market standards and is finalized considering factors such as job-related expertise, skills, education, and experience.

Please note that this position is only available to candidates who are authorized to work in Canada.

*We regret that relocation will not be provided.

* While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

We'recommitted to a diverse and inclusive workplace.We welcomeapplicants withoutregardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.

Job Description

Product Development Manager

Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, this position is responsible for leadership of the Engineering and Estimating teams (7-10 direct reports) directly related to solution selling quote process. This role will also be responsible for and collaborate with external suppliers to best position to service the customer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the position are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• Lead a team of Designers and Estimators who collaborate with sales and customers on product design and recommend design and value add optimizations to ensure maximum manufacturability while reducing timelines.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice, cost estimating vision, strategy, policies, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Ensure the proper quotation of fabrication and finishing - costs and tooling requirements.
• Support the Inside and Outside Sales Team
• Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
• Work closely with our Fabrication and Production departments as well the Design Team
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external fabrication and finishing subcontractors.
• Source new value-add suppliers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Head the New Product Introduction (NPI) Process to ensure smooth onboarding of new business and the successful launch of customer new products.

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Engineering degree in appropriate field, e.g. Bachelor of Engineer (Mechanical or equivalent) or Technologist diploma
• Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years or more experience in a similar role leading a team.
• Significant experience in costing/estimating in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledgeable in CNC, aluminum, fabrication and finishing.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read 2D and 3D drawings, blueprints (with GD&T).
• Ability to work well with numbers is essential.
• Should have a high energy level and must be able to lead a team.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• A solid understanding of the following equipment/technology ; Computers, various PC software, ERP software programs (EPICS, Navision), AUTOCAD, Solid Edge, Solid Works, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with aluminum extrusion would be considered an asset.

Technical Skills/Competence

• Should have high energy level, a positive attitude and be able to work without direct supervision
• Should be a strong self-motivator and work well with others
• Empathy and confidence will allow the candidate to succeed in this position
• Good time management and organizational skills are necessary
• Proficient in Salesforce and Excel
• Proven experience with conflict resolution
• Strong ability to lead and coach teams
• Strong leadership skills that foster an engaging team environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively

Benefits

We offer a full and competitive benefits package including:

• Profit sharing
• Health care spending account
• Education assistance program
• Health and dental
• Life AD&D
• Long-term disability
• Critical illness insurance
• Gym memberships
• Wellness programs
• Monthly social committee activities

Acara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law.

Acara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

At Soucy, bringing your ideas to life is more than just a slogan - it's what you'll be doing every day! As a Product Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing technical projects from A to Z: from design to customer testing. Your role? Make sure you meet the customer's needs, while putting your technical creativity and sense of innovation to work with the team to build our caterpillars of the future!

In this position, you will have the opportunity to :

• Participate in the development of tracked assembly components (tracks, sprockets, wheels, tensioning systems, etc.) while actively participating in the modeling and finite element simulation of the components
• Coordinate the various technical stages of product development with the departments involved, while respecting the specifications and deadlines
• Ensure good customer relations by completing follow-ups on project progress and answering customer questions
• Participate in the presentation of the final product to the customer
• Support product qualification and validation at customer sites

Come and push the boundaries of engineering with us. Apply now!

With the following skills and qualities, you'll be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Member of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or in the process of becoming a member (CPI)
• A very good ability to manage several projects simultaneously within the required deadlines
• Fluency in spoken, written and read English to be able to communicate with our English-speaking customers
• Team spirit, sense of initiative, autonomy and resourcefulness
• Very good mechanical sense and capacity for innovation
• Willing and available to travel internationally as part of your job.

And these assets will enhance your impact:

• Notions in finite element simulation
• Manual and mechanical skills

Benefits designed to take you far!

• A flexibility program that listens to your needs (flex time, compressed work schedule, telecommuting and more)
• Group insurance with plans that fit your reality
• An RRSP with employer contribution for finances that stay on track
• An employee and family assistance program (EFAP) and access to a telemedicine service for a helping hand when needed
• A $2,000 referral bonus to choose colleagues who have their heart in the right place, just like you!
• Employer-paid membership of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)

And even more!

• Development support to help you advance your career
• Discounts on Kimpex products to fuel your passion for motorsports

Are you a talented engineer who wants to use your mechanical skills to design tracks for the agricultural vehicles of the world's biggest OEMs? As a member of our development team, you'll be involved in the product creation process, from the initial idea to customer approval of parts. Generating new ideas and proposing innovative solutions will be at the heart of your daily work. You'll assume responsibilities commensurate with your expertise, while having the opportunity to grow with us and take on stimulating challenges that will take you further and further!

In this position, you will have the opportunity to :

• Plan operations, operational control and document work instructions for projects you are responsible for putting into production
• Act as the technical interface between engineers, quality and production for products under development
• Participate in design reviews and provide ongoing input to simplify the manufacture and assembly of polymer part components
• Prototype and manufacture products using a variety of production equipment at various stages of manufacture, and make recommendations on manufacturing methods.
• Document tests using experimental plans.
• Design manufacturing processes for new products to optimize operations.

Is this the perfect job for you? Send us your application now!

With the following skills and qualities, you'll be successful in this role:

• 3-5 years' experience in a related field
• Technical training in mechanical, industrial or materials engineering
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Analytical and methodical approach
• Knowledge of an ERP manufacturing system
• Ability to assess the effort required and deadlines in order to meet product start-up deadlines
• Knowledge of geometric tolerances and lean manufacturing
• Ability to solve various technical manufacturing problems
• Understanding of the principles of polymer compression, injection and preparation is an asset.

Benefits designed to take you far!

• Group insurance with plans that fit your reality
• An RRSP with employer contribution to keep your finances on track
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to a telemedicine service for a helping hand when needed.

And even more!

• Social activities to connect with your colleagues
• A healthy and safe environment and a health committee to ensure your daily well-being

We are looking for a Development Buyer reporting to a Team Leader, Global Sourcing to help us develop our new products, as well as support the supply chain at an operations level. As part of your role, you’ll be significantly contributing to the organization's growth. You will be at the forefront of expanding BRP's product line through your knowledge of the supply chain and the development of business partnerships with our suppliers; you will also be responsible for commercial management and negotiation of the organization's best interests with the supplier network for production components.

YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Be a stakeholder in the development process of new components in collaboration with engineering, the quality department and strategic suppliers.
• Provide project management by contributing to the development of components from the generation of the first prototypes through the approval process for final parts before mass production begins. More specifically, you will be responsible for the component development schedule and ensuring its delivery in time for the start of production.
• Ensure the availability of parts for assembly of different generations of products under development.
• Negotiate and respect various agreements with suppliers (in terms of delivery times, cost structure, fluctuations in raw materials, exchange rates, etc.).
• Manage your parts portfolio budget and regularly update cost prices.

YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• Relevant experience or training in procurement, administration/engineering or other related fields.
• Bilingualism is essential, both spoken and written, as the person in this role will be representing BRP to international suppliers (French/English). Fluency in Spanish would be an asset.
• Good work organization, priority management and project management.
• Very good analytical and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication and the ability to work in a team.
• Interest in BRP products, various manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing.

Do you have any other qualifications? Tell us what is unique about you that would make you a great addition to the team. We look forward to receiving your application!

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!

For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.

Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:

• Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results

• Generous paid time away

• Pension plan

• Collective saving opportunities

• Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What about some feel good perks:

• Flexible work schedule

• A summer schedule that varies by department and location

• Holiday season shutdown

• Educational resources

• Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 20,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-MM1

Job Description

Salary: $28-$5 per hour

LDS - Learn. Develop. Succeed. is a growing, innovative, research-based, educational charity serving children, youth, and adults with diagnosed or suspected learning differences.

LDS offers individualized, evidence-based, and technology-embracing programs that target student-specific learning needs. Our growing programs and services operate throughout BC live online, from our Learning Centres in East Vancouver and North Vancouver,at in-school locations, and in our mobile classroom.

Read more about our mission and impact here:

We are a diverse group of inspired, dedicated and caring professionals making a significant impact in the lives of the learners, families and the communities we serve. We seek new skills, energy, and talent to grow our team, deepen our impact, and advance our mission.

Purpose of Position

The AI Product Development Assistant is a member of our RISE Next Generation AI team. The goal of this game changing initiative is to develop and implement our next-generation LDS RISE platform that effectively incorporates innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence and advanced information systems to materially enhance our student experience and outcomes, our instructor teaching effectiveness and capacity, our organization efficiencies, and LDS scaling to support significantly more learners.

The AI Product Development Assistant provides support in the assessment, design, development, testing implementation and management of new AI-based tools used by our team and the learners and families we serve.

Principal Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning and coordination for the NextGen program (e.g., task tracking, meeting notes, timelines).

• Assist with the development and testing of LLM-based agent workflows (e.g., data classification, matching algorithms)

• Support structured data imports, database queries, and organizing data for use in our tools

• Collect and synthesize feedback from team members and stakeholders to inform iterative development.

• Draft and refine user-facing documentation and internal process notes, including schemes, API integrations, and sync logic
  

• Perform quality assurance testing on frontend/backend features.

• Support structured data pipeline tasks (e.g., cleaning, mapping, validating imported data)

• Contribute to research and prototyping of AI/EdTech tools relevant to our roadmapp
  

• Support the team with general events and outreach as required.

Competencies

• Outstanding software development skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Strives in a collaborative, supportive team environment
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Experience in an engineering or science discipline, ideally with knowledge relating to artificial intelligence, machine learning, software and hardware development, optoelectronics, and mechanical design
• Experience working on research projects and demonstrated ability to iteratively adapt and evolve research methodology
  

Technical Experience

• Strong track record with Python and JavaScript (especially for AI and web app development)
  
• Experience working with APIs (RESTful), especially for integrating 3rd-party tools
  
• Experience with PostgreSQL or SQLite, including querying and light data wrangling
  
• Exposure to large language model (LLM) APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, etc.)
  
• Familiarity with collaborative development environments (e.g., GitHub)

Optional but strong asset to have experience with:

• Django (for backend web development)
  
• React and Next.js (frontend)
  
• Prompt engineering or LLM-based workflow design
  

Qualifications

• Senior years studying in or completion of a universityundergraduate degree in engineering, computer science or a related field

Requirements

• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening

• Eligibility to work in Canada
• Strong values alignment with our charitable mission

Start date: As soon as possible

End date: open ended.

Reports to: Senior Manager, Technology

Hours of work: 40 paid hours per week. The general schedule could be 8:30am 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Remuneration and Benefits: Hourly wage rate of 28-35 per hour, commensurate with education and experience

• 4% vacation pay

• Neuroaffirming and inclusive workplace

• Values-based organization with collaborative peers with a wide range of backgrounds and talents

• Inclusive culture and innovative workplace with opportunity for new approaches and growth

Location: LDS East Vancouver Learning Centre, located at Rupert and East Broadway. Easily accessible by SkyTrain or bus.

Job Type: Full-time, co-op (or equivalent) role

Equity: LDS is committed to employment equity and believes that a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, and with a range of life experiences to apply.

Accessibility: Please note, LDS main office space is located on the ground floor of the building.

How to apply: Please apply directly through our careers page

The position will be open until filled. Applications will be considered as received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.