Innovation Specialist Job at Scovan Inc.

Scovan Inc. Calgary, AB

ABOUT SCOVAN

Scovan provides innovative and sustainable solutions for the emerging energy industry, creating long term value for our partners. This means learning from the past, taking advantage of today and being relentless for the future. Our philosophy of delivering high quality products and services is backed by our unique culture. It’s about hard work, disrupting for the better, figuring it out and doing it all with good vibes and great energy.

Scovan is a values driven organization and we work hard to cultivate and grow our unique company culture. Our work environment is fast paced, and high energy balanced with camaraderie, creativity, and empowerment. This fosters a safe learning environment that emphasizes working smart, freedom and accountability, communication, and collaboration. We create outstanding work that is never boring, always innovative and rewarding in every sense of the word.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our focus on redefining the how things are done in the emerging energy industry will be key to the future of our organization and the industry itself. Scovan is seeking an Innovation Specialist to join our Product Innovation team. You will be accountable for identifying and evaluating systems optimization and product development opportunities. You will also work closely with Product Development and Systems Optimization for continued lifecycle improvement of existing products. You will bring your management and people skills to drive cross-functional interactions with the Product Innovation, Operations (Engineering & Fabrication), Corporate & Finance, and Sales & Marketing teams. You seek to understand and get involved with technical engineering, fabrication, artificial intelligence, automation, business & sales aspects as required to support Innovation efforts, along with product and program success.

This role will be accountable to the Vice President of Product Innovation.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify and evaluate opportunities for in-house product and/or program development (including partnerships with new tech, technology acquisitions)
  • Complete engineering reviews, establish road maps, and create a robust business case for all product development opportunities
  • Chair the Innovation Committee, stewards of the Innovation Roadmap and Fresh Friday initiatives
  • Work closely with Product Development to support the development of new products as well as continued lifecycle improvement of existing
  • Work closely with Systems Optimization to support the implementation of AI/ML and automation opportunities
  • Develop and lead the planned Centre of Excellence to support the testing of new technologies
  • Forge proactive relationships with funders, maintain awareness of funding opportunities, and spearhead grant applications
  • Early engagement with new tech companies; lead efforts to advance required engineering and/or manufacturing to advance their technologies
  • Develop a leadership presence in the Innovation ecosystem, and engage with forward looking Industry Associations, innovation accelerators, research entities, etc. to identify and advance solutions to market
  • Pursue excellence. Be relentless in pursuit of opportunities to expand Scovan’s product portfolio and optimize existing operations.
  • Communicate, interface, and collaborate effectively with your manager, co-workers, vendors, and clients

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering combined with relevant industry experience (7+ years)
  • APEGA Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Monday.com software
  • To take ownership of the results and to work to improve future results
  • To provide leadership and accountability for the Innovation team
  • Take initiative, advocate and exemplify teamwork, innovative thinking and problem solving

WHY WORK AT SCOVAN?

  • You are looking to have a large impact at a growing company and work with a high-performance team on challenging problems that affect the world we live in.
  • Opportunities to Grow & Learn– From career progression opportunities to our Fresh Friday’s, where cross functional teams work on an ideas to drive innovation, Scovan fosters an environment for employees to develop themselves and the company.
  • Robust benefits package supplemented with a generous Health Spending Account and a group RRSP matchingprogram
  • Focus on Employee Wellness through our mental health support and onsite gym
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Appreciate Great Recognition Program
  • Flexible Work – Scovan’s hours of work are flexible with the goal of enhancing productivity and energizing our work teams.

WHAT SETS US APART?

  • We value high performance, freedom, and responsibility. We are candid and transparent and seek excellence in all that we do.
  • We tackle challenging problems that others have not been able to solve. We produce great results, build practical yet innovative solutions, and use data to push the business forward. We connect people with a vision and purpose.

There is no better time to become a part of the New Energy at Scovan. We continue to revolutionize our approach to projects, engineering, and design – diversifying our reach to become the Canadian leader for the emerging energy industry.

The above description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities of the role, responsibilities and duties may be assigned or adjusted at any time with or without notice.

Scovan Inc. supports an inclusive and diverse workforce. Scovan values and respects the diversity of our team, and we work to create opportunity for each team member to reach their full potential.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $1.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person




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