assistant manager, restaurant

Michael Hill; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Commercial / Heavy Equipment Road Appraisers to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will assess repairs and total loss valuations for various heavy vehicles, ensuring accurate and efficient evaluations. Your expertise will help control costs while delivering exceptional customer service. With a competitive rewards package, including health benefits and career development opportunities, this is a fantastic chance to grow your career in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for the automotive industry and a knack for negotiation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings plan

Health benefits

Personal wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

4 weeks vacation plus extra week option

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of vehicle damage appraisal experience required.
• Hands-on shop experience is a must for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare repair estimates using computerized estimating systems.
• Negotiate with repair facilities and evaluate total loss valuations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Vehicle Damage Appraisal

Heavy Equipment Appraisal

Education

Experience in Collision Repair Industry

Tools

Audatex

Mitchell Estimating System

Job description

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

We are currently recruiting for motivated and knowledgeable Commercial / Heavy Equipment Road Appraisers in Ontario-GTA, Alberta and the Atlantic Region.

In this role, you will be responsible for the assessment of repairs and total loss valuations for heavy on-road and off-road vehicles of various kinds. This will include motorhomes, RV and commercial use trailers, heavy industrial equipment, heavy trucks, medium duty and tow trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and ATVs. The assessment will be conducted in an efficient manner to control the indemnity spend and expenses without compromising the delivery of superior customer service and accuracy.

What You'll Do

1. Utilize computerized estimating systems to prepare complete, competitive repair estimates and communicate repair estimate information to customers, repair facilities and claim representatives as required.
2. Review appraisals from approved vendors.
3. Negotiate with repair facilities on repair plan processes.
4. Re-inspect repaired units for quality of service and cost control measures.
5. Evaluate actual cash value and sometimes replacement cost value of units declared a total loss and take proactive steps to control storage and rental vehicle costs.
6. Adhere to dispatch needs and fulfill claim investigation and resolution in the field.
7. Report fraudulent claims to senior supervisor.
8. Work closely with claims handlers to provide valuable coaching and information on coverage issues.
9. Identify and communicate opportunities to improve the customer experience, the claims handling processes, and financial outcomes for the business.

What you'll Bring

1. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
2. Minimum of 2 - 5 years of vehicle damage appraisal, minimum 2 years of heavy equipment appraisal and collision repair industry experience.
3. Working knowledge of Audatex and Mitchell Estimating System.
4. Prior appraisal and hands-on shop experience a must.
5. A network of reliable industry contacts for part pricing, used vehicle values, and repair procedures.

What you’ll get

Competitive rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

Our vacation package starts at 4 weeks + the opportunity to buy an extra week.

Exceptional Career Development opportunities.

Aviva Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Talent Acquisition Partner who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.