Fire & Explosion Investigator

Hey there! Are you an engineering wizard looking for a new challenge? Are you ready to take your investigative skills to the next level? Do you love solving mysteries and puzzles? If yes, CEP Forensic is the best place for you to pursue a career!

Founded in 1972 by 3 engineers specialized in electrical failures and fire, our company now employs 135 experts spread across 10 offices throughout Canada. In over 50 years of existence, CEP Forensic has successfully determined the most probable cause of a loss or a failure in over 120000 cases. Typically, insurance companies, or attorneys in case of litigation, engage us to produce reports in a wide range of fields including; Fire Investigation, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical and Biomechanical, Structural and Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Collision Reconstruction, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering as well as Environmental Science.

We're looking for top-notch investigators and engineers who can tackle simple to complex scenarios and solve mysteries. If you're someone who takes your job seriously but also has a great sense of humor, we want you on our team.

Would you like to write next chapter of your career and CEP's future with us?

The quest

As a forensic expert, you'll be solving some of the most peculiar and perplexing cases that come our way. No mystery is too small or too big for you to handle.

• Conduct investigations to determine the origin and cause of fires and explosions for properties, vehicles, and equipment
• Visit scenes and capture photographs, videos, samples, readings, and any other information you deem helpful to solve the mystery
• Interview witnesses and other parties involved in the investigation, all while showcasing your outstanding people skills
• Perform on-site studies, simulations, and analyses related to fires and explosions
• Fully leverage our procedures and guidelines as part of ISO-certified Quality Management System
• Gather your findings, analyze, and create a report for peer review
• Represent the company with your friendly and professional attitude during client interactions and strengthening relationships with them
• Collaborate with other investigators to solve multidisciplinary mysteries. Our experts love to step up and extend help when needed
• Give it your best and let nothing stand in your way of earning monthly and annual bonuses

What's in your bag?

• A combination of appropriate education and relevant experience. We are hiring all experience levels
• Prior fire investigation or fire fighting experience. CFEI and/or CVFI certification a definite plus
• Practical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Skilled and interested in technical and hands-on work
• Excellent ability to synthesize and analyze information, as well as to identify and solve problems
• Ability to author technical reports
• Excellent communication skills
• French language skills would be great

But here's the thing - we're not just looking for someone who meets our requirements alone. We're looking for someone who will brings to the table a unique personality, quirks, passion, and love for the forensic profession where the following benefits are waiting for you:

The benefits

• Flexible work schedule, a hybrid work arrangement;
• Fun and supportive work environment;
• Opportunities for professional growth;
• Monthly and yearly performance bonus programs on top of your regular salary
• Relocation assistance within Canada
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, massages, mental wellbeing, employee and family assistance programs, virtual health consulting, fitness and home office allowance, paid time off including your birthday, employee events and fun activities & more;
• Opportunity to work with seriously awesome people.

So, if you are proud of your investigative expertise and are known for your passion in finding root and cause of failures and damages of things, and you love the quest, got a bag full of your tools and excited about the rewards, be our next top-notch expert!