Founded in 1972 by 3 engineers specialized in electrical failures and fire investigations, CEP Forensic Inc. now has 10 offices across Canada and employs over 220 professionals. At our core, you will find a diverse and passionate team united by a singular purpose - to uncover the truth, every single time. Our values of Trust, Caring, Excellence, and Adaptability, aren’t just words on paper, they are the foundational pillars that guide our every action and decision.
In over 50 years of existence, CEP Forensic has successfully determined the most probable cause of a loss or a failure in over 130 000 cases. Typically, insurance companies, or attorneys in case of litigation, assign our experts to produce reports in a wide range of fields: Fire Investigation, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical and Biomechanical, Structural and Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Collision Reconstruction, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, as well as Environmental Science.
We're looking for a Collision Reconstruction Expert to join our team in Toronto. If you're someone who takes your job seriously but also has a great sense of humor, we want you on our team.
Would you like to write CEP's future with us?
The role:
As a Collision Reconstruction Forensic Expert, you'll be solving some of the most peculiar and perplexing cases that come our way. No mystery is too small or too big for you to handle.
- Examine and document collision sites and vehicles, take pictures, videos, samples, readings, and collect other pertinent information.
- Conduct interviews with witnesses and other stakeholders using your amazing social skills.
- Gather and analyze data and evidence using math, physics, and engineering principles.
- Collaborate with other investigators and experts to solve multi-disciplinary cases.
- Write convincing and accessible reports to a reader who is not an expert in the field. These reports detail all the stages of the investigation which led you to a logical conclusion.
- Take full advantage of all our work procedures and guidelines under our ISO certified operational framework.
- Promote the company through your friendly and professional attitude during your interactions with customers and strengthen your relationships with them.
- Give your 200% to put out the best work product and to receive bonuses for your success.
What you bring to the table:
- A University degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or an appropriate combination of education and experience.
- Registered EIT. P.Eng. will be an asset.
- Bilingual preferred with ability to communicate in French in English with report writing skills.
- 1 - 3 years of experience or more in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or collision analysis and reconstruction.
- A keen eye for detail, a sharp wit, and a sense of humor that can brighten up people around you.
- Hands-on knowledge of applied general and industrial mechanics, typical failure mechanisms and types of testing.
- Ability to multi-task.
- A deep understanding of the power of laughter and its ability to make even the toughest of cases seem less daunting.
- The ability to manage client relationships through the life of a file and beyond
- The desire to meet and network with clients, at exciting and fun events around the industry.
- Must have your own vehicle in order to travel to sites.
But here’s the thing – we’re not just looking for someone who meets our requirements alone. We’re looking for someone who will bring to the table a unique personality, passion, and a love for the forensic profession where the following benefits are waiting for you:
What to expect:
- Hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life harmonization.
- Fun and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Performance bonuses. A benefits package with no waiting period, including health, dental, vision, massage therapy, mental wellbeing, employee and family assistance programs, virtual health consulting, RRSP, fitness and home office allowance, paid time off including your birthday, employee events and fun activities.
- A chance to work with a great team.
So, if you are proud of your engineering expertise and have a passion for solving complex puzzles, determining the root and cause of failures, or simply analyzing damaged or broken items and thinking – I wonder how that happened? Then you just might love this quest. Bring your bag of tools and get excited about this role. Maybe you’ll become our next top-notch expert!
Skills Required
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or an appropriate combination of education and experience
- Registered EIT
- Professional Engineer designation P.Eng.
- Bilingual communication skills in French and English, including report writing
- 1 to 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or collision analysis and reconstruction
- Hands-on knowledge of applied general and industrial mechanics, failure mechanisms, and testing methods
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to manage client relationships throughout the life of a file
- Own vehicle for travel to investigation sites
What We Do
CEP Forensic is a Canadian multidisciplinary forensic engineering firm that investigates failures, malfunctions, fires, and collisions. Its work includes collision reconstruction, biomechanical engineering and injury analysis, and fire investigation. Applying engineering principles, the firm supports legal proceedings and helps inform corrective actions. CEP has more than four decades of experience and provides forensic expertise across a range of technical matters.
