Intermediate Associate, Fire Investigations

**Intermediate Associate, Fire Investigations**

**Toronto, ON**
- 30- Forensic Engineering, based in Toronto, has been serving the insurance and legal industries for over 15 years and is one of Canada’s largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms. Our core team of 60+ professionals is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers and specialized consultants in North America. We provide world-class engineering and consulting expertise in: Civil/Structural, Geotechnical and Mining, Construction Claims, Personal Injury and Collision Reconstruction, Electrical and Renewable Energy, Environmental Health and Safety, Remediation, Materials Failure/HVAC, and Fire and Explosion investigations.

We are problem solvers. Together, our passionate and diverse professionals are relentless in their pursuit of the truth. We bring clarity to complex scientific problems to help our clients make decisions with confidence. Our corporate philosophy is based on providing an unparalleled combination of technical excellence, powerful reporting and professional service. That, combined with our commitment to ethical practice, has quickly established us as the preeminent forensic firm in Canada servicing the legal and insurance industries. The firm is progressive in its management practices and is committed to implement systems and protocols that will support ongoing growth.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work on diverse, challenging, and engaging projects and to fast track your career? If you want to be a part of this fun, exciting, and growing firm and contribute your skills, knowledge, and abilities to our diverse and growing group of professionals, we are looking for you.

**Purpose**:

- Investigate fire and explosions at commercial, industrial and residential locations
- Directly liaise with clients on a regular basis and provide updates throughout the investigation
- Demonstrate a commitment to the Strategic Plan and core values of the firm and develop testing and analysis protocols
- Participate with other -30- staff in business development, as well as the promotion of advancing market growth opportunities; attendance of industry seminars and events
- Become technically independent (i.e. final sign off) on all aspects of technical investigations
- Perform site examinations relating to loss/failure
- Test operation of systems and equipment
- Effectively communicate investigation and analysis findings to clients and others within boardrooms, during mediations, and trials
- Review plans and specifications to determine whether they meet relevant guidelines, codes, and other regulations
- Assist in developing and preparing engineering drawings and simulations from field measurements, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data
- Prepare technical reports based upon sound investigations and analysis
- Manage projects according to client-approved scopes of work, and deliver high quality reports on time and within budget
- Work towards providing expert testimony in court
- Mentoring, coaching and/or direct supervision of one or two Associates on investigation assignments; actively participate in Performance Management and Scorecard creation
- Perform additional duties as required

**Requirements**:

- A minimum of 2 years’ experience (post-degree) working as a fire investigator.
- Additional certifications sought for this role: P.Eng, CFEI, CVFI, CFI, WETT, G1, LP, GPI
- Knowledge of regulatory codes and standards such as NFPA 921, 1033, and the Fire Code
- Exposure to engineering or science in a consulting environment preferred to solve complex problems
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Excellent technical writing skills are a must
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients
- Attend the office 6/8 times a month

**Competencies and Attributes**:

- Ability to manage projects
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Self-motivated and ability to self-manage
- Capacity for learning
- Capability to work independently and in a team
- Ability to communicate effectively - both oral and written
- Thorough and results-oriented
- Flexibility

**How we work**:
Our corporate philosophy is based on providing an unparalleled combination of technical excellence, powerful reporting and professional service. That, combined with our commitment to ethical practice, has quickly established us as the preeminent forensic firm in Canada servicing the legal and insurance industries. The firm is progressive in its management practices and is committed to implementing systems and protocols that will support ongoing growth.