Intermediate Associate, Building Science

Intermediate Associate, Building Science 

Calgary, Alberta

30 Forensic Engineering is one of Canada's largest and most respected multi-disciplinary forensic firms. Our core team of 100 professional investigators, engineering technicians, and support staff is enhanced through relationships with some of the top scientists, standard-makers, and specialized consultants in North America. We serve a wide range of industries including Insurance, Manufacturing, Legal, Construction, Health Care, Commercial and Residential Property, Financial, Government, Hospitality, Mining, Renewable Energy, and Transportation.

If you want to be part of a dynamic, growing firm and contribute your skills, knowledge, and expertise to our diverse team of professionals, we'd like to hear from you.

Purpose:

The Intermediate Associate will report directly into Practice Lead collaborating with other subject matter experts to consult with clients; perform examinations, testing, and analysis; and prepare technical reports in a clear, concise, efficient and professional manner.

Role responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Manage client service deadlines, budgeting, invoicing and accounts receivable on projects according to organizational best practices
• Continue to establish your presence in the marketplace through regular publication, in-person client meetings and participation in professional communities
• Move towards independence in client interactions and file-based analysis
• Begin to manage projects in an efficient manner and develop an understanding of billing and reporting requirements and/or client-based master service agreements (MSAs)
• Perform site examinations, document review and effectively communicate investigation and analysis findings to colleagues and clients
• Work in a collaborative environment, both on your team and across disciplines
• Develop a market understanding and begin to contribute to marketing events, moving towards independent marketing presence
• Be prepared to provide expert testimony in court
• Prepare technical reports based upon sound investigations and analysis
• Additional duties as required
  

Expectations:

• Spend approximately 70% of your time working on client files
• Spend approximately 10% of your time on industry and marketing activities
• Spend approximately 20% of your time on professional development

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
• Proficient in learning computer applications including business operation metrics as well as MS Office Suite and collaboration tools
• Thorough and results-oriented
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Flexibility

Our Mission: 

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.

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 implement systems and protocols that will support ongoing growth.

Our Process:

30 Forensic Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender identity or expression, race, ethnic origin, creed, place of origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law. Upon request we will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

We believe in diversity and inclusivity and that is why our interview process is designed for a positive candidate experience and to ensure every candidate is evaluated equally. All applications will be reviewed from our Talent Team and the successful candidate(s) will go through the following recruitment process:

1. Recruiter Phone Interview
2. Hiring Manager(s) Interview
3. Team Interview

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through our applicant tracking system -

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those qualified for the position will be contacted