Automotive Damage Appraiser

CSN Collision; Quebec; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local collision repair center in Quebec is seeking an Appraiser to examine insurance claims and provide estimates for repairs. The ideal candidate should be fluent in French and English, have a high school diploma, and at least 2 years of experience appraising vehicles. Responsibilities include coordinating with repair agencies and negotiating repair costs to minimize losses on claims. Benefits include an RRSP Match Program and health/dental benefits.

Benefits

RRSP Match Program

Health and Dental Benefits

Qualifications

• Fluent in both French and English is mandatory.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of Appraising experience.
• Experience in automobile insurance or knowledge of automobile damage.

Responsibilities

• Examining an insurance claim and providing estimates for repairs.
• Negotiating claims and repair costs with customers and firms.
• Coordinating with repair agencies for cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Fluent in French and English

Good interpersonal skills

Knowledge about automobile damage and repair work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Various software programs

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

Requirements

• 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