Master's degree or Ph.D. in wood or civil engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum three years of relevant experience
Strong theoretical knowledge of wood processing
In-depth understanding of the Canadian engineered wood industry
Proven skills in laboratory and field experimentation
Fluency in both French and English
Strong writing abilities
Eligibility for engineering degree in Canada
Responsibilities
Understand and address the operational and strategic needs of the forestry sector
Contribute to research on building construction regulations in Canada
Provide scientific data to influence codes, standards, and market access for wood products
Analyze and interpret results from studies and experiments
Conduct laboratory and factory tests, applying engineering fundamentals
Present findings to scientific communities and industry stakeholders
Collaborate with governments, industry professionals, and associations
Benefits
Permanent, full-time employment
Opportunity to work on innovative projects
Collaboration with researchers and technologists
Engagement with industry stakeholders and government bodies
Potential for professional development and travel opportunities
Full Job Description
Researcher, Building Systems
Employment Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Location: Quebec City (QC) or Vancouver (BC)
Description
Reporting to the Building Systems Group Manager, the successful candidate will contribute to a variety of projects in collaboration with the organization's researchers and technologists to deliver research projects and contracts for the wood and construction industries.
We are seeking a candidate with a degree in wood or civil engineering, with advanced knowledge of wood processing and construction systems. This individual will be responsible for developing, proposing, planning, and executing innovative projects in the laboratory and in the factory to support the Canadian forestry sector's efforts in diversifying their activities.
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
