Fire and Explosion Forensic Investigator

Hey there! Are you an engineering wizard looking for a new challenge? Are you ready to take your engineering 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 workers 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 120 000 cases. Typically, insurance companies, or attorneys in case of litigation, assigns our experts to produce reports in a wide range of fields: 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 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 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.
• Visit scenes and take photographs, videos, samples, readings, and any other information you deem useful to help solve the mystery.
• Interview witnesses and other parties involved in the investigation, all while showcasing your incredible interpersonal and communication skills.
• Perform on-site studies, simulations, and analyses of fires and explosions.
• Fully take advantage of our procedures and guidelines in the context of ISO-certified work.
• Write reports and act as an expert witness in court.
• Promote the company through your friendly and professional attitude during your interactions with customers and strengthen your relationships with them.
• Collaborate with other investigators to solve multidisciplinary mysteries.
• Earn monthly and annual bonuses when you go beyond your goals—your hard work pays off!

What's in your bag?

• An engineering degree in Electrical Engineering and/or combination of relevant education and experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation preferred.
• Practical knowledge of building electrical installations.
• Skill and interest in technical and manual work.
• Excellent ability to synthesize and analyze information, as well as identify and solve problems.
• Client relations management skills.
• Great attention to efficiency and detail, excellent sense of organization and priorities.
• Being able to work and be involved in several projects at the same time.
• Curiosity, good judgment and initiative.
• Be able to express yourself fluently with excellent communication skills in French and English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously by using effective time management skills.

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 some of the following benefits are waiting for you:

The benefits:

• Flexible work schedule, a hybrid work arrangement.
• Fun and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity for professional growth.
• 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.
• A chance to work with some seriously awesome people.

So, if you are proud of your engineering 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 loot, be our next top-notch expert!