Fire Investigator determining fire causes, documenting losses, and providing expert testimony for Intact’s insurance claims team. Conducting scientific investigations and supporting policyholder claim resolution.
Responsibilities
Complete assignments for internal and external adjusters and file handlers, and work with building appraisers
Meet with policyholders to understand the circumstances surrounding their claims
Investigate loss sites to determine the cause and circumstances of fires
Check for explosions, equipment electrical failures, malpractice and other potential causes
Document scenes and express and support an opinion on the probable cause of damage
Record opinions in writing and provide technical expertise to help resolve claims disputes
Participate in joint analysis of specimens related to claim causes
Record and manage storage of specimens related to files
Recreate sequences of events leading to losses and validate hypotheses using scientific knowledge
Produce abridged and detailed reports for serious damages
Testify in court and share expert opinions
Carry out 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 through investigation and research
Ability to recreate the sequence of events leading to a loss and validate it with up-to-date scientific knowledge
Ability to apply the scientific method by validating assumptions and testing scenarios
Over 10 years of relevant experience investigating the origin and causes of fires
A technical college diploma, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, is required
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to provide short but detailed reports or detailed reports for significant losses
Ability to testify in court and present expert opinions
Experience in insurance and as an expert before the courts is a major asset
Must hold or be able to obtain CFI, CFEI, CFVI or WETT certification
Must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout employment
Ability to maintain work eligibility in Canada
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
Annual bonus target of 12% of base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target
Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), with Intact matching 50% of your net shares
Defined benefit pension plan with the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life
Workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
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