Agent(e) de recherche (Science et technologie de la sécurité incendie)
- Ottawa, ON
- Hybrid
- Posted Sep 17, 2026
- 1 position
$83,985–$116,641 / year
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- Employment type
- Temporary, Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Master’s degree
- Apply by
- Oct 7, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The researcher will conduct experimental and analytical studies on the fire behavior of innovative construction systems, including wood, modular, and prefabricated structures. They will also develop numerical models, write technical reports, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support building code compliance and innovation.
Job details
The researcher will conduct experimental and analytical studies on the fire behavior of innovative construction systems, including wood, modular, and prefabricated structures. They will also develop numerical models, write technical reports, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support building code compliance and innovation. A PhD in engineering, science, architecture, or a relevant field is preferred, though a master's degree with significant experience may be considered. Candidates must have experience in fire behavior evaluation, experimental design, and research project management.
What you’ll do
The researcher will conduct experimental and analytical studies on the fire behavior of innovative construction systems, including wood, modular, and prefabricated structures. They will also develop numerical models, write technical reports, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support building code compliance and innovation.
Requirements
A PhD in engineering, science, architecture, or a relevant field is preferred, though a master's degree with significant experience may be considered. Candidates must have experience in fire behavior evaluation, experimental design, and research project management.
Benefits
- Pension plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Office closure in December
Listed skills
- Data analysis · Preferred
- Project management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Fire safety engineering
- Fire behavior analysis
- Structural engineering
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Technical writing
- Experimental research
- Building codes
- Fire risk assessment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Numerical modeling
- Construction materials
- Acoustics
- Building envelope performance
Job areas
- Science & Research
- Engineering
- Construction
- Government & Public Sector
- Security & Safety
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