Intactfc

Forensic Engineer, Fire and Explosion

Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN

No sponsorship$102k-$124kDetected 20 days ago

ExpressMechanical DesignResearchCommunicationClaims Management

About the role

We are seeking a Forensic Engineer, Fire and Explosion - for our Claims Department to play a key role in supporting our growth.
Through a process of investigation and research, you will have to understand and determine the cause of the damage while eliminating other possible causes.
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.

Record and manage the storage of the specimens related to your files.
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.
You will have to recreate the sequence of events that led to the loss and validate these steps with up-to-date scientific knowledge.
Complete assignments for our internal and external adjusters and file handlers, and work with our building appraisers.
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.

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

As such, experience in insurance and as an expert before the courts would be a major asset.
Certification:
This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.
A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):
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.
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.
101,800 - 124,400
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

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.
Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits.

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