Senior Structural or Building Forensic Engineer

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.

• 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, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):

12%

As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Structural or Building Forensic Engineer to join our growing team in the Greater Toronto Area!

Our team performs forensic engineering duties for Intact across Canada, with representatives in Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec, Alberta and British-Columbia. This role will mainly consist of travel within the Greater Toronto Area.

Through a process of investigation and research, the successful candidate will need to understand and identify the causal factors of damage while eliminating other possible causes for residential, commercial and light industrial claims.

You will recreate the sequence of events that led to the loss, reverse engineer the scene and determine the most probable cause, confidently justifying your decision. By validating the hypotheses and testing the scenarios under study, you will apply the scientific method to the identification of the causes of losses and provide this information to our claims team. In addition, you will produce short and detailed reports in the case of major damages, and you will also be called to testify in court to present your expert opinion.

What you’ll do here:

• Assist the claims team to quickly and efficiently guide the resolution of building and structural claims through a portfolio of residential and commercial buildings as well as various other structures

• Complete mandates for our internal and external experts and work in collaboration with our building evaluators and other key stakeholders

• Travel and meet with insured and fully understand the circumstances with objectivity surrounding their claim

• Document the scene and state your opinion as to the probable cause of the damage.

• Document, review, and assess the extent of damage to buildings following losses due to fire incidents, vehicle impacts, tree impacts, and other damage-causing events.

• Work with drafting personnel to prepare, review, and certify architectural/structural plans for building restoration projects.

• Record your opinion in writing and intervene to contribute to conflict resolution in the course of a claim by providing your technical insight.

• The types of claims can vary, including building collapses, roof and cladding detachments, cracks in a building foundation, in-ground pool damage, collapses or retrofits, water ingress, etc. In short, any problem that may affect a building or structure.

• Assist in the record keeping and the follow-up of information to maintain the certificate of authorization.

What you bring to the table:

• University degree in Civil, Structural and/or Building Engineering or combination of Education and relevant experience

• Member in good standing of PEO Professional Engineer of Ontario

• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience

• Have a valid driver's licence and a good driving record.

• Advanced knowledge of building design, building science, and construction methods.

• Advanced knowledge of Part 9 of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) and Ontario Building Code (OBC). Knowledge of Part 3 and 4 of the NBCC and OBC isconsidered an asset.

• Experience in the insurance field and as an expert before the courts is considered an important asset

• Strong professional presentation and communication skills, both oral and written

This role is eligible for employee referral bonus. #myReferrals3000

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Ce poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.