Fire/Electrical Engineer – Sherbrooke

Origin; Sherbrooke; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance plans

VRSP with employer contribution

4 weeks vacation

Overtime pay & bonuses

Remote work option

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Origin is a forensic investigation firm seeking a Fire Engineer to conduct meticulous investigations of fires or explosions to determine origin and cause. You will perform scientific analysis of damage and remaining elements, explain conclusions clearly, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Based in Sherbrooke, the role involves field surveys, lab tests, and travel across Quebec with occasional cross-province work; 35 hours per week, with a remote work option and a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Member of a professional order in Quebec is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong French communication skills (oral and written).
• English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys to determine the fire cause in buildings or equipment.
• Perform laboratory tests, analyses, and simulations to verify hypotheses.
• Explain conclusions clearly in written and verbal form.
• Travel throughout Quebec (and occasionally outside the province) for fire scenes.
• Serve as an expert witness in court when required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Customer service

Business development

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional order in Quebec

Job description

Origin is a forensic investigation firm specializing in post-loss investigations in fire and electrical, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, materials, metallurgy and chemistry. Our multidisciplinary team of engineers, chemists and technologists examines incidents objectively, working closely with all stakeholders to establish the facts, determine causes and set out clear, evidence-based conclusions that make informed technical, legal and insurance decisions possible.

Our mission is simple: bring clarity to complex situations through rigorous, independent scientific expertise.

Primary Role

The role of the fire engineer is to conduct technical investigations—through a meticulous scientific analysis of the damage and any elements remaining after a fire or explosion—in order to determine the origin and cause.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and observations to determine the cause of fires involving buildings (residential, commercial, industrial, or agricultural) or equipment;
• Perform laboratory tests, analyses, examinations, and simulations to verify explanatory hypotheses;
• Explain the process leading to their conclusions in clear, accessible terms, communicating findings both verbally and in writing;
• Travel throughout Quebec (and occasionally outside the province) to examine fire scenes;
• Serve as an expert witness in court proceedings when required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering;
• Member of a professional order in Quebec;
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required;
• Strong French communication skills (both oral and written);
• Aptitude for and interest in technical and hands-on work;
• Ability to participate in promotional activities and maintain the company’s professional network;
• Availability for training in Canada and the United States, as well as for technical knowledge sharing among experts;
• Good command of spoken and written English (an asset).

Required Skills

• Strong analytical, synthesis, and scientific skills;
• Excellent communication and ability to explain complex concepts clearly (oral and written);
• Ability to plan and organize work based on priorities;
• Autonomy, initiative, and attention to detail;
• Customer-service orientation;
• Business management and development skills;
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel, with sufficient storage space to transport specimens and technical equipment.

Working Conditions

• Permanent position: 35 hours per week – remote work option available;
• Work location: Sherbrooke;
• Compensation based on relevant experience, candidate profile, and company salary policy;
• 4 weeks of vacation plus time off during the holiday season;
• Overtime pay at a premium rate;
• Performance-based bonuses;
• Group insurance plans and a Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan (VRSP) with employer contribution;
• Work clothing provided;
• Company events;
• Young, dynamic, collaborative, and evolving work environment;
• Free on-site parking.

* Please note that the masculine form is used in this posting for the sake of brevity; however, this position is open to both men and women.