Pay or shift range: $61,704 CAD to $104,126 CAD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description Researcher, Building Systems Employment Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Location: Quebec City (QC) or Vancouver (BC)
What we offer An organization that values agility and innovation
The chance to work with dedicated and passionate people
A hybrid work from home policy
A Monday-through-Friday workweek with flexible working hours
The access to a comprehensive range of employee benefits and vacation eligibility starting on your first day
A flexible retirement plan with employer and employee contributions (up to 7% from the employer)
A total of 14.5paid holidays
A supplement to the parental insurance plan
Responsibilities Understand the industry’s operational, tactical, and strategic needs and work towards achieving the goals of the forestry sector
Contribute to research related to the regulatory process for building construction in Canada
Provide scientific data to support changes to codes and standards and market access strategies for the wood industry
Analyze and interpret the results of analytical and experimental studies
Conduct and deliver studies,



laboratory and factory tests, measurements, and analyses by applying the fundamentals of engineering and building science
Share acquired knowledge through presentations to the scientific community, the industry stakeholders, and governments
Work with governments, the wood products industry, and professional associations, as well as architects, engineers, and contractors.
Qualifications At least three years of experience; a master’s degree or, preferably, a Ph.D. in wood engineering or civil engineering, or an approved equivalent
Solid theoretical foundation in wood processing
In-depth knowledge of the Canadian engineered wood industry, forest products, and construction systems
Demonstrated skills in experimentation (laboratory and field testing)
Ability to solve complex problems and build scientific consensus
Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken (required for this position given the need to work with unilingual English- and French-speaking staff located in Quebec and British Columbia)
Engineering degree or eligibility for such a degree in Canada
Willingness to travel
FPInnovations is committed to upholding the principle of equal access to employment.

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📌 Researcher, Building Systems - Chercheur, Systèmes de construction (Quebec City)
🏢 FPInnovations
📍 Quebec City