Fire Investigator in Calgary

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À propos du poste

We are seeking a Fire Investigator for our Claims Department to play a key role in supporting our growth. In an ongoing effort to better control claims management and improve the claims experience for policyholders, Intact is building a first-rate in-house team for technical investigation of the cause and origin of losses. Through a process of investigation and research, you will have to understand and determine the cause of the 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 up-to-date scientific knowledge. By validating the hypotheses and testing the scenarios to be studied, you will have to apply the scientific method to the identification of the causes of fire losses. In addition, you will have to produce abridged and detailed reports in the event of more serious damages. You may also be called to testify in court to share your expert opinion.

As a specialist, you will be called upon daily to:

• Complete assignments for our internal and external adjusters and file handlers, and work with our building appraisers.
• Meet with policyholders to fully understand the circumstances surrounding their claim.
• Investigate loss sites to determine the cause and circumstances of fires.
• Check for explosion, equipment electrical failure, malpractice, etc.
• Document the scene, and express and support your opinion as to the probable cause of the damage.
• Participate in joint analysis of specimens related to the cause of claims.
• Record and manage the storage of the specimens related to your files.
• Carry out any other related tasks.

What you bring to the table:

Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of buildings, construction methods, heat transfer and the laws governing fire propagation.
• Over 10 years of relevant experience on investigating the origin and causes of fires.
• A technical college diploma, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, is required.

Desired skills:

• Good organizational, and oral/written communication skills to explain the cause and origin of losses.
• Experience in insurance and as an expert before the courts would be a major asset.

Certification:

• The candidate must hold CFI or CFEI. CFVI and WETT certifications considered an asset.

Égalité d’accès à l’emploi

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