About

Origin specializes in post-disaster investigations in the fields of fire, electrical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, materials, metallurgy, and chemistry. Our experts are called upon to determine the cause and origin of property damage or physical injuries. Our team collaborates closely with various parties on investigation sites, including firemen, police officers, commissioners, and lawyers, to gather additional relevant information that could lead you to a possible recourse.

Our commitment to our clients is to serve their best interests by offering high-quality technical expertise services to our damage insurance-related and commercial clients through a team of honest and competent professionals.

Origin was created in 2006 with Michel Pitre as a co-founder. Our ever-growing team has made it possible for us to offer complementary services in different business niches related to case research.

In 2015, following the significant growth of Origin’s operations, we established an office in Dollard-Des Ormeaux. More recently, in 2022, our office in Dollard-Des Ormeaux moved to a new location in the borough of Saint-Laurent in Montréal. With nearly 12,000 ft2 of workspace, we can provide new services in mechanics, materials, metallurgy, and chemistry. Our workshop and laboratories are equipped with the latest equipment and tools, which allows our engineers and chemists to perform a wide range of analyses and to take in a larger quantity of specimens.

The upper management team now includes four partners, all of whom are committed to Origin’s development and continuity, while respecting the company’s values: Alain Thériault, Charles Poupart, René Chamberland and Michel Pitre.

Our Mission

Serving the best interests of our clientele by offering high-quality technical expertise services to our damage insurance-related and commercial clients through a team of honest and competent professionals.

Our Vision

We are pleased to offer diversified services in the form of a one-stop service, aiming for a level of satisfaction beyond our customers’ expectations.

We take the necessary actions for the well-being and personal and professional growth of our human resources, in a safe and efficient framework, while providing them with the tools to update their knowledge. We continue to chart our course in history and seize business opportunities to carve out a larger market share in the field of expertise, and thus increasing our notoriety.

Our Values

  • Respect

    It is at the heart of all our decisions and it enhances the relationship of mutual trust that prevails with all our collaborators.

    We believe that a respectful work environment leads to the fulfillment of our employees and collaborators. Michel Pitre Partner
  • Integrity

    We are committed to being transparent in our manner of dealing with all our collaborators by being truthful and objective. Alain Thériault Partner
  • Collective Spirit and Solidarity

    For us, the collective spirit is synonymous with community, exchange, and sharing. We believe that there is a bond that binds us and ensures that in difficult times, we mobilize ourselves to be available to listen to others. René Chamberland Partner
  • Commitment

    We make every effort to provide accessible and professional customer service. Charles Poupart Partner
  • Well-being

    We work to build a company dynamic that is always focused on success, balance, recognition, and conviviality for all. France Simard Assistant Director, Human Resources
  • Skills

    We believe that each person possesses a unique expertise that allows our company to stand out, evolve, and offer high-quality work, thanks to their in-depth and diversified knowledge. Pier-Anne Lachance Senior Director, Operations