Primary Role
The primary and customary role of the civil engineer is to conduct technical investigations into the origin and cause of events.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory examinations and simulations to verify explanatory hypotheses;
- Gather data and make observations to determine the cause of the incident, whether involving a residential, commercial, industrial, or agricultural building;
- Review technical documents and standards;
- Explain the process leading to conclusions in accessible terms, communicating findings both verbally and in writing;
- Travel throughout Quebec (and occasionally outside the province) to determine the origin and cause of incidents;
- Serve as an expert witness in court proceedings when required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline;
- Member of a professional order in Quebec;
- 5 to 7 years of relevant experience (building structures, environmental, building construction, and loss assessment);
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in French;
- Aptitude for and interest in technical and hands-on work;
- Ability to participate in promotional activities and maintain the company’s professional network;
- Availability for training in Canada and the United States, as well as for sharing technical knowledge among experts;
- Good command of spoken and written English (an asset).
Required Skills
- Strong analytical, synthesis, and scientific skills;
- Excellent communication and popularization skills (oral and written);
- Ability to plan and organize work based on priorities;
- Autonomy, initiative, and attention to detail;
- Customer-service orientation;
- Business management and development skills.
Working Conditions
- Permanent position: 35 hours per week – remote work option available;
- Work location: Montreal;
- Compensation based on relevant experience, candidate profile, and company salary policy;
- Overtime pay at a premium rate;
- Vacation and compensatory leave;
- Annual bonus;
- Group insurance plans and a Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan (VRSP) with employer contribution;
- Wellness program;
- Company events;
- Young, dynamic, collaborative, and evolving work environment;
- Casual dress code;
- Flexible schedule;
- On-site parking (if needed).
* Please note that the masculine form is used in this posting for the sake of brevity; however, this position is open to both men and women.