Benefits

- Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
- Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
- Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
- Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)

Salary range (but not limited to): 101,800 - 124,400

Annual bonus target: 12% of base salary with potential payout up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance)

Intact matching 50% of your net shares via Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Defined benefit pension plan providing guaranteed income for life

About the role

We are seeking a Forensic Engineer, Fire and Explosion for our Claims Department to play a key role in supporting our growth. In an ongoing effort to better control claims management and improve the claims experience for policyholders, Intact is building a first‑rate in‑house team for technical investigation of the cause and origin of losses.

Through a process of investigation and research, you will determine and eliminate possible causes, recreate the sequence of events that led to the loss, and apply the scientific method to identify causes. You will produce abridged and detailed reports and may be called to testify in court to share your expert opinion.

Responsibilities

- Complete assignments for our internal and external adjusters and file handlers, and work with our building appraisers
- Meet with policyholders to fully understand circumstances surrounding their claim, and investigate loss sites to determine the cause and circumstances of fires, explosions, electrical failure, malpractice, etc.
- Document the scene, express and support your opinion as to the probable cause of damage,



and assist in resolving disputes during claims
- Participate in joint analysis of specimens related to the cause of claims
- Record and manage the storage of the specimens related to your files
- Carry out any other related tasks

Requirements

- Thorough knowledge of buildings, construction methods, heat transfer and the laws governing fire propagation
- Ability to understand and identify the root cause of damage and rule out other possible causes
- Ability to recreate the sequence of events that led to the loss and validate these steps with up‑to‑date scientific knowledge
- Apply the scientific method to identify the cause of losses through validating assumptions and testing scenarios
- Between 2 and 10 years of relevant experience as a forensic engineer in investigating the origin and causes of fires
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or relevant applied sciences with at least five years of experience
- Licensure with a provincial Engineering Association or eligibility for licensure

Desired skills

- Good oral and written communication skills to explain the cause and origin of losses
- Ability to provide short but detailed reports or more detailed ones for significant losses
- Experience testifying in court to present expert opinion
- Experience in insurance and as an expert before the courts is a major asset

Certification





- Must hold or be able to obtain CFI, CFEI, CFVI or WETT certification

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal prospect employer. At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity‑deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration‑related matters including but not limited to employer‑specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or Belairdirect, please apply for this role on the Internal Career Site.

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📌 Forensic engineer, fire and explosion (Vancouver)
🏢 Intact
📍 Vancouver