Appraiser II, Property Building

Co--operators-7; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Flexible work options

Volunteer days

Well-being programs

Total rewards package

Job summary

CGIC is seeking an Appraiser II, Property Building to ensure quality control of damage estimates, evaluate vendor assessments, and advise on building construction and vendor performance.

Five years of contractor or trade experience in property or commercial claims is required. A vehicle and occasional travel are needed. Proficiency in English and French is essential, with a strong service mindset for clients and teams.

Qualifications

• Five years contractor or trade experience in property or commercial claims.
• Own vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Occasional travel.
• Post-secondary certificate in building construction and trades or related on-the-job training.
• CIP designation is an asset.
• HAAG Certification and/or Level 1 Xactimate Certification and IICRC accreditation are assets.
• Proficiency in English and French is essential for main duties.

Responsibilities

• Review building estimates and documentation for legitimacy, accuracy and cost containment.
• Negotiate with vendors and claims team to ensure efficiency and quality of repairs.
• Provide guidance on building construction, repairs and vendor performance.
• Conduct inspections to assess property damage and prepare estimates considering quality, costs and safety.
• Deliver exceptional client service in line with claims service and quality standards.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Communication skills

Team player

Critical thinking

Customer service

Education

Post-secondary certificate in building construction and trades

Tools

HAAG Certified Inspector

Xactimate

IICRC accreditation

CIP designation (asset)

Job description

Company: CGIC
Department: Claims
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: English is required, French is an asset.

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

As the Appraiser II, Property Building, you will provide quality control for damage estimates. You will be responsible to analyze assessments provided by vendors, inspect the quality of work and ensure accuracy and alignment with the scope of the insured loss. You will act as a technical resource and offer guidance on building construction, repairs and vendor performance.

How you will create impact:

• Reviewing building estimates and supporting documentation provided by property vendors, assessing legitimacy, accuracy and containment of costs and ensuring alignment with corporate guidelines and industry standards.
• Negotiating and collaborating with vendors and the claims handling team to ensure efficiency, timeliness and quality of the repair process.
• Acting as a subject matter expert and providing guidance on building construction, repairs and vendor performance.
• Conducting inspections to assess property damage and scope and preparing estimates while considering quality, repair methods, costs and safety.
• Providing exceptional client service in accordance with our claims service and quality standards, with the view of enabling the organization to be the industry leader in client engagement.

To join our team:

• You have five years of contractor or trade experience in property or commercial claims.
• You are required to have your own vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurance.
• You will be required to travel occasionally.
• You have a post-secondary certificate in building construction and trades or related on-the-job training.
• Chartered Insurance Professionals (CIP) designation is an asset.
• HAAG Certified Inspector Program and/or Level 1 Xactimate Certification and Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) accreditation is an asset.
• Proficiency in both English and French is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority anglophone and francophone clients, groups, and teams. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.
• This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members.

How you will succeed:

• You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
• You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
• Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
• You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support our peers.

What you need to know:

• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

Salary information

Expected Salary range : CAD $60,574.00 to $100,956.00 CAD

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.