Forensic engineer, fire and explosion_fr

Intact Financial Corporation; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise innovante recherche un ingénieur en criminalistique spécialisé dans les incendies et explosions pour rejoindre son équipe d'expertise en sinistres. Dans ce rôle, vous serez responsable d'enquêter sur les causes des pertes, de documenter les scènes de sinistre et de produire des rapports techniques. Vous appliquerez la méthode scientifique pour valider vos hypothèses et serez amené à témoigner en cour. Vous bénéficierez d'un environnement de travail dynamique, de possibilités de développement professionnel et d'un ensemble d'avantages financiers. Si vous êtes passionné par l'investigation technique et souhaitez faire une différence, cette opportunité est faite pour vous.

Benefits

Plan de bénéfices financiers complet

Plan d'achat d'actions pour employés

Plan de retraite flexible

Jours de congé supplémentaires

Compte de dépenses de bien-être

Accès à des outils de santé mentale

Ressources de développement personnel

Réseaux d'employés inclusifs

Programme d'action communautaire

Qualifications

• Minimum cinq ans d'expérience dans le domaine de l'ingénierie.
• Doit être titulaire d'un baccalauréat en ingénierie ou sciences appliquées.

Responsibilities

• Enquête sur les lieux de sinistre pour déterminer la cause des dommages.
• Produire des rapports détaillés et témoigner en cour si nécessaire.

Skills

Connaissance approfondie des bâtiments

Méthodes de construction

Transfert de chaleur

Lois sur la propagation du feu

Compétences en communication orale et écrite

Expérience en assurance

Education

Baccalauréat en ingénierie électrique ou mécanique

Certification CFI, CFEI, CFVI ou WETT

Job description

Nos équipes sont au coeur de tout ce que nous faisons. Ensemble, nous aidons les gens, les entreprises et la société à aller de l’avant dans les bons moments et à être résilients dans les moments difficiles.

Notre promesse aux employés, c’est ce qu’Intact vous promet en échange de votre engagement à vivre nos valeurs, à donner le meilleur de vous-mêmes, à être ouverts au changement et à vous investir dans votre carrière. Nous vous promettons de vous soutenir et de vous offrir des occasions de développement et des avantages financiers axés sur la performance dans un milieu de travail où vous pouvez façonner l’avenir, réussir en équipe et évoluer avec nous.

À propos du poste

We are seeking a Forensic Engineer, 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.
• 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.

Salary:
The salary of the successful candidate will generally fall within the following range and will take into account several factors such as work experience, skills, anticipated contribution to the position, internal equity, levels of autonomy and performance, and work location:

$88400,00 - $132600,00

What we offer

Our hybrid formula allows for a balance between telecommuting and the benefits of in-person interactions.

By working with us, you will have all the tools to give your best every day. Here’s what you can expect when becoming a permanent member of our team:

• A comprehensive financial benefits plan that recognizes your successes.

• One of the best employee stock purchase plans in the industry, with a matching contribution of 50% of the net shares purchased.

• A flexible and comprehensive retirement and benefits plan, and a virtual healthcare service.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• The possibility to purchase up to five additional days off each year.

• A wellness spending account to promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

• Access to tools and resources that help you stay physically and mentally healthy, embrace change, and connect with colleagues.

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem, offering learning paths, interactive online content, and inspiring programs.

• Inclusive employee-led networks to inform, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships, and provide development opportunities.

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who support you and contribute to your development.

• A community action program, as what matters to you is part of what makes you unique, and how you give back to the community should be just as unique.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Respect is one of Intact's values. For us, this means seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to provide an accessible work environment where everyone feels valued, included, and encouraged to share their unique perspective.

We encourage applications from equity-deserving groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet, and travel on land originally inhabited by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, now known as Canada. This history spans centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have implemented policies aimed at ensuring that persons with disabilities have equal access and participation, including through workplace accommodations. A copy of these policies is available upon request.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we share a job opportunity with you. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Consult this page for more information about our recruitment process and your candidate journey.

If you are already working for Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this position on our internal career site.