Forensic Architect

J.S. Held LLC; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Montreal seeks an experienced architect to join their multidisciplinary team. You will analyze and investigate building codes and contribute to forensic expertise. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree in Architecture, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and is fluent in both French and English. This role offers competitive salaries and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Remote working

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in forensic expertise.
• Ability to communicate in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Interest in researching building engineering cases.

Responsibilities

• Investigate damages to the building envelope.
• Lead investigations on applicable regulations.
• Issue precise technical reports for court.

Skills

Forensic expertise

Bilingual communication (French and English)

Research skills

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture

Membership in Ordre des Architectes du Québec

Job description

Job Description

How would you like to join Technorm , a part of J.S. Held’s multidisciplinary team ? Our main pride is our professional and renowned architects, building engineers and experts in building codes and standards . Are you passionate about building codes ? Are you looking for a stimulating and motivating work environment? We are offering a unique position : an architect that will grow in our Civil, Construction and Structure team.

Your responsibilities :

• investigate on the origin and cause of damages to the building envelope;
• lead investigations about applicable regulations to the building in the context of litigation;
• analyze different components found in sites where there has been a flood, fire, etc.;
• take in charge meticulous and rigorous research about regulatory requirements ;
• analyze documentation received in order to establish what information is pertinent to the investigation;
• make use of your writing skills to issue clear and precise technical reports ;
• schedule meetings with clients and other professionals to get supplementary information about the project when needed;
• issue different types of reports (verbal, email, short, long, extensive) for the court of law and forward them to the clients through specific procedures;
• testify as an expert in a court of law when needed;
• actively collaborate with your team to improve processes, methods and work tools ;
• transmit the company’s values through your conduct, with the team and with your clients, as well as in your day-to-day actions.

Qualifications

• a master’s degree in architecture and an interest for the technic aspect of architecture
• a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in forensic expertise
• a membership to the Ordre desArchitectes duQuébec
• a valid card granting you access to worksites
• the ability to communicate, by writing and speaking, in French and English
• an interest in reading and researching information about building engineering cases
• the ability and interest to communicate and vulgarize technical terms
• a vehicle and a valid driver’s license to travel around Montreal, its surroundings and occasionally across the province

Additional Information

At Technorm, we value …

• thriving employees, thanks to a nice work-life balance , 35hours / week positions, flexible hours and a remote working offer including one (1) day a week onsite;
• well-compensated employees, thanks to yearly competitive salaries ($90,000 - $100,000 CAD)
• energized employees thanks to the generous vacation program starting at the hire.
• healthy employees, thanks to a complete group insurance plan;
• qualified employees, thanks to a continuing professional education program tailored to everyone’s needs;
• happy employees, thanks to a stimulating and motivating work environment and a Social Club that organizes group activities throughout the year.