Primary Role
The role of a fire/electrical engineer is to conduct technical investigations through a meticulous scientific analysis of the damage and any remaining evidence following a fire or explosion, in order to determine its origin and cause.
Main Duties
- Conducts investigations and observations to determine the cause of a fire, whether in a building (residential, commercial, industrial, or agricultural) or involving equipment;
- Conducts tests, analyses, and/or examinations, as well as laboratory simulations, to verify explanatory hypotheses;
- Explains the process that led to their conclusions, communicating them both verbally and in writing;
- Travel throughout Quebec (and, more rarely, outside Quebec) to examine fire scenes;
- Serve as an expert witness in court when required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (preferred) or mechanical engineering;
- Member of a professional order in Quebec;
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required;
- Fluency in French, both spoken and written
- Skills and interest in technical and hands-on work;
- Willingness to participate in promotional activities and ability to maintain the company’s network of professional contacts;
- Availability for training in both Canada and the United States, as well as for sharing technical knowledge among experts;
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English (an asset).
Required Skills
- Possess strong analytical, synthesis, and scientific skills;
- Have excellent communication and outreach skills (oral and written);
- Ability to plan and organize work according to priorities;
- Be self-reliant, demonstrate initiative, and have an eye for detail;
- Be customer-focused;
- Have business management and development skills;
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle in good condition for work-related travel, with sufficient storage space to transport specimens and forensic equipment.
Working Conditions
- Permanent position: 35 hours per week – option to work remotely;
- Work location: Quebec City area
- Compensation based on relevant experience, the candidate’s profile, and the company’s salary policy;
- 4 weeks of vacation and time off during the holiday season;
- Overtime pay at a premium rate;
- Performance-based bonus;
- Group insurance programs and a VRSP with employer contributions;
- Work clothes provided;
- Company events;
- A young, dynamic, collaborative, and evolving work environment;
- On-site gym facilities;
- Free on-site parking.
* Please note that, to keep the text concise, the masculine form will be used in this posting. However, this position is open to both men and women.