At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct research on building systems and support the forestry sector's goals.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, hybrid work, and comprehensive benefits from day one.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and travel within Canada.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the wood industry while collaborating with passionate professionals.
- Qualifications: Master’s or Ph.D. in engineering with experience in wood processing required.
The predicted salary is between 61704 - 104126 $ per year.
- Pay or shift range: $61,704 CAD to $104,126 CAD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position.
Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
- Description
- Researcher, Building Systems
- Employment Status: Permanent, Full-Time
- Work Location: Quebec City (QC) or Vancouver (BC)
What we offer
- An organization that values agility and innovation
- The chance to work with dedicated and passionate people
- A hybrid remote work policy
- A Monday-through-Friday workweek with flexible working hours
- The access to a comprehensive range of employee benefits and vacation eligibility starting on your first day
- A flexible retirement plan with employer and employee contributions (up to 7% from the employer)
- A total of 14.5paid holidays
- A supplement to the parental insurance plan
Responsibilities
- Understand the industry’s operational, tactical, and strategic needs and work towards achieving the goals of the forestry sector
- Contribute to research related to the regulatory process for building construction in Canada
- Provide scientific data to support changes to codes and standards and market access strategies for the wood industry
- Analyze and interpret the results of analytical and experimental studies
- Conduct and deliver studies, laboratory and factory tests, measurements, and analyses by applying the fundamentals of engineering and building science
- Share acquired knowledge through presentations to the scientific community, the industry stakeholders, and governments
- Work with governments, the wood products industry, and professional associations, as well as architects, engineers, and contractors.
Qualifications
- At least three years of experience; a master’s degree or, preferably, a Ph. D. in wood engineering or civil engineering, or an approved equivalent
- Solid theoretical foundation in wood processing
- In-depth knowledge of the Canadian engineered wood industry, forest products, and construction systems
- Demonstrated skills in experimentation (laboratory and field testing)
- Ability to solve complex problems and build scientific consensus
- Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken (required for this position given the need to work with unilingual English- and French-speaking staff located in Quebec and British Columbia)
- Engineering degree or eligibility for such a degree in Canada
- Willingness to travel
FPInnovations is committed to upholding the principle of equal access to employment.
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Researcher, Building Systems in Québec employer: FPInnovations
FPInnovations is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of agility and innovation, making it an ideal place for researchers in the building systems sector. With a hybrid remote work policy, flexible hours, and a comprehensive benefits package starting from day one, employees enjoy a supportive environment that prioritizes work-life balance and professional growth. Located in vibrant Quebec City or Vancouver, team members have the unique opportunity to collaborate with passionate professionals while contributing to impactful research that shapes the future of the forestry sector.
