Primary Role
The role of a fire engineer is to conduct technical investigations through a meticulous scientific analysis of the damage and any evidence that may remain after 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
- Strong analytical, synthesis, and scientific skills;
- Excellent communication and ability to explain complex concepts clearly (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;
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel, with sufficient storage space to transport specimens and technical equipment.
Working Conditions
- Permanent position: 35 hours per week – remote work option available;
- Work location: Montreal’s South Shore;
- Compensation based on relevant experience, candidate profile, and company salary policy;
- 4 weeks of vacation plus holiday season time off;
- Overtime pay at a premium rate;
- Performance-based bonuses;
- Group insurance plans and a Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan (VRSP) with employer contribution;
- Work clothing provided;
- Company events;
- Young, dynamic, collaborative, and evolving work environment;
- On-site gym facilities;
- Free on-site parking.
* 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.