Auto Field Appraiser

Intact Financial Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Intact Financial Corporation in Canada is seeking two Auto Field Appraisers. One position covers the Edmonton area and the other covers the Northern Regions, including Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray.

You will inspect vehicles, determine damage causes, and assess repair estimates using Audatex and Mitchell within our standardized framework. We seek candidates with a College Diploma or University Degree (or equivalent), 3–5 years in collision repair, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• College Diploma or University Degree or equivalent trade license or combination.
• 3–5 years experience in the collision repair industry.
• Experience with Audatex and Mitchell estimating software.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Determine causes/origin of damage by examining vehicles using appraiser software.
• Assess and approve repair estimates, comparing with investigations.
• Establish market value of vehicles as needed using standard tools.
• Use digital evaluation systems to standardize repair estimates and reduce errors.
• Negotiate best repair practices and communicate them clearly.
• Ensure productivity and quality aligned with department objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Customer-focused

Verbal & written communication

Team player

Problem solving

Education

College Diploma or University Degree or equivalent trade license

Tools

Audatex

Mitchell

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us. Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary. Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life) Salary range (but not limited to): 69,200 - 84,600 Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 7.5% As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares. Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan. Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

About the role

We’re looking for two Auto Field Appraisers to join our growing team! One position covering the Edmonton area One position covering the Northern Regions, including Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray

What you'll do here:

• Determine the causes and origin of damage that occurred during an accident by examining the vehicle using a software application. Claims handled will be of varying degrees of complexity depending on the incumbent's experience.
• Assess and approve repair estimates for claims adjusters, by comparing the estimate to the assessment made on examination of the vehicle.
• May be called upon to establish the market value of vehicles based on the information provided by claims adjusters, using the various tools outlined in the appraisers' standards and procedures manual.
• Use digital automated evaluation systems to standardize repair estimates and avoid errors.
• Negotiate and communicate a best repair practice or procedure.
• Ensure productivity and service quality, using the appraisers' standards and procedures manual and relating performance to the Claims Department's quantitative and qualitative objectives.

What you bring to the table:

• College Diploma or University Degree or equivalent Trade's person license or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Collision estimating or repair experience, including knowledge of estimating software (Audatex and Mitchell).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of automobile physical damage repairs and replacement.
• Commitment to continuing education.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in the collision repair industry.
• Strong analytical skills to define problems/issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to prepare auto repair estimates using Audatex.
• Estimating Software and have open communications with shop owners, managers and appraisers during the appraisal process.
• Effective verbal communication skills and good written communication skills to draft claims reports.
• Must be customer driven.

We are an equal opportunity employer At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today. We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request. If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity.