Automotive Damage Appraiser

CSN Collision; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A collision repair company in Gatineau is seeking an experienced Appraiser to examine insurance claims and provide repair estimates. The ideal candidate is bilingual in French and English, has at least 2 years of experience in appraising, and possesses good interpersonal skills. This role offers benefits including an RRSP Match Program and health coverage.

Benefits

RRSP Match Program

Health and Dental Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Appraising experience.
• Experience in automobile insurance or knowledge of automobile damage and repair work.

Responsibilities

• Examine insurance claims and provide estimates for repairs.
• Determine if damages warrant a total loss pay-out.
• Coordinate with automobile repair agencies.

Skills

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Good interpersonal skills

Knowledge of various software programs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Examining an insurance claim and providing a rough estimate for parts, repair and labor charges of the damaged vehicle.
• Determining whether the damages are to such an extent that it warrants paying off the value of the vehicle before the occurrence of the accident.
• Examining the amount of damage to the external, internal and mechanical parts of the vehicle and reporting these observations to the automobile insurance company.
• Parts ordering.
• Coordinating with various automobile repair agencies in order to find the best solution that is cost-effective as well as efficient for all parties involved.
• Filling out various forms that are required as per the rules and regulations of the local/provincial authorities or federal government.
• Negotiating the insurance claim amount with customers and the cost of repairs with the automobile repairing firm in order to minimize loss for the company in the event of a claim.
• Communicating with other departments of the insurance company such as the processing or claim approval committees and explaining their observations to the professional from these departments.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English is mandatory
• High school diploma
• Minimum of 2 years of Appraising experience
• Experience in the field of automobile insurance or knowledge about automobile damage and repair work
• Good interpersonal skills
• Adequate knowledge about the various software programs

Benefits

• RRSP Match Program
• Health and Dental Benefits