💼 Full-Time Position

Forensic Fire Engineer – Electrical

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Aviva plc
📍 markham, york region, Canada
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Location
markham, Canada
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Posted
June 14, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned forensic engineer to join our claims and risk management team, delivering in‑house forensic engineering consulting focused on electrical fire origin and cause investigations.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate losses to determine the origin and cause of fires, explosions, and product failures through on‑site inspections and forensic evaluation.
  • Conduct field investigations of structure fires, vehicle fires, and equipment failures, documenting work and collecting evidence such as witness interviews, fire service reports, media coverage, security video, and product recalls.
  • Analyze and identify the root cause of losses by applying established fire investigation methodology and the scientific method, detailing assumptions and conclusions.
  • Use expertise to decide on the most plausible failure reason, assess design, installation, and maintenance compliance with industry standards and building codes, and differentiate ...