Senior Engineer

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Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise. 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer to join our growing team!
Through a process of investigation and research, you will need to understand and identify the causal factors of damage while eliminating other possible causes. You will have to recreate the sequence of events that led to the loss and validate these steps with current scientific knowledge. By validating the hypotheses and testing the scenarios under study, you will have to apply the scientific method to the identification of the causes of losses. In addition, you will have to produce short reports, and detailed ones in the case of major damages. Finally, 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.
• Complete mandates for our internal and external experts and work in collaboration with our building evaluators.
• Meet with insured and fully understand the circumstances surrounding their claim.
• Document the scene and state your opinion as to the probable cause of the damage.
• 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 brick wall detachments, cracks in a building’s foundation, in-ground pool damage, collapses or retrofits.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge of buildings, construction methods and codes
• Experience in the insurance field and as an expert before the courts, as will be considered an important asset
• Communication skills, both oral and written

What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

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