Forensic Engineer, Fire and Explosion

Intact FC; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work model

5 extra days off per year

Telemedicine

Wellness account

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Intact is seeking a Forensic Engineer (Fire and Explosion) to support our Claims Department in analyzing loss origins and causes. The role involves on-site investigations, documenting scenes, forming opinions, and testifying when needed.

You will work with adjusters, appraisers and policyholders to determine the probable cause of damage. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical or mechanical engineering, licensure eligibility, and 2–10 years of forensic experience in fire origins.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of buildings, construction methods, heat transfer and fire propagation laws.
• Identify root causes and rule out other causes through investigation and research.
• Recreate loss sequences and validate steps with up-to-date scientific knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Complete assignments for internal/external adjusters and file handlers and work with appraisers.
• Meet policyholders to understand claim circumstances and investigate loss sites for cause and circumstances of fires.
• Document the scene and support opinion on probable cause, including reports and testimony when required.
• Participate in joint analyses of specimens related to claims.
• Record and manage storage of specimens; perform related tasks as needed.

Skills

Forensic engineering

Fire investigation

Electrical/Mechanical engineering

Legal testimony

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Engineering licensure or eligibility

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more

• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to):

101,800 - 124,400

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

12%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team , we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We are seeking a ForensicEngineer , Fire and Explosion - for our Claims Department to play a key role in supporting our growth.

In an ongoing effort to better control claims management and improve the claims experience for policyholders, Intact is building a first-rate in-house team for technical investigation of the cause and origin of losses.

Through a process of investigation and research, you will have to understand and determine the cause of the damage while eliminating other possible causes. You will have to recreate the sequence of events that led to the loss and validate these steps with up-to-date scientific knowledge. By validating the hypotheses and testing the scenarios to be studied, you will have to apply the scientific method to the identification of the causes of losses. In addition, you will have to produce abridged and detailed reports in the event of more serious damages. You will also be called to testify in court to share your expert opinion.

As an engineer or specialist, you will be called upon daily to:

• Complete assignments for our internal and external adjusters and file handlers, and work with our building appraisers.

• Meet with policyholders to fully understand the circumstances surrounding their claim. You will be required to investigate loss sites to determine the cause and circumstances of fires. Check for explosion, equipment electrical failure, malpractice, etc.

• Document the scene, and express and support your opinion as to the probable cause of the damage. In addition to recording your opinion in writing, you will also be called upon to contribute your technical expertise to help resolve disputes during claims.

• Participate in joint analysis of specimens related to the cause of claims.

• Record and manage the storage of the specimens related to your files.

• Carry out any other related tasks.

What you bring to the table:

Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of buildings, construction methods, heat transfer and the laws governing fire propagation.

• Through a process of investigation and research, you will need to understand and identify the root cause of the damage and rule out other possible causes.

• You will need to recreate the sequence of events that led to the loss and validate these steps with up-to-date scientific knowledge.

• By validating assumptions and testing scenarios as required, you will apply the scientific method to identify the cause of losses.

• Between 2 and 10 years of relevant experience as a forensic engineer in investigating the origin and causes of fires.

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or relevant applied sciences with at least five years of experience is required.

• Licensure with a provincial Engineering Association, or eligibility for licensure, is required.

Desired skills:

• In addition to the technical knowledge and physical skills required for the position, you will need to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills to explain the cause and origin of losses.

• You will be required to provide short but detailed reports or detailed ones for more significant losses.

• You will also be called upon to testify in court to present your expert opinion.

• As such, experience in insurance and as an expert before the courts would be a major asset.

Certification:

• The candidate must hold or be able to obtain CFI, CFEI, CFVI or WETT certification.

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Il s’agit d’un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

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We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

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