Collision Experience Specialist

Craftsman Collision 1981 LTD; Victoria; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Professional growth

I-CAR training

Job summary

Craftsman Collision 1981 LTD is hiring a Collision Experience Specialist in Victoria, Canada. You will advance the customer experience path, combining advanced service skills with front office mastery of The Craftsman Way (TCW).

This role coordinates scheduling, documentation, and workflow while maintaining TCW standards. Reporting to the Shop Manager, you will help close files within 24 hours, mentor peers, and support KPI achievement, health and safety, and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a collision centre or automotive customer service environment.
• Strong understanding of front office workflows and The Craftsman Way principles.
• Ability to handle complex customer and insurance situations.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with shop management systems and scheduling tools.
• High school diploma; post-secondary education is an asset.
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-tier customer service and manage complex files.
• Resolve issues and escalate to the Shop Manager when needed.
• Determine customer needs including scheduling, repairs, and transportation.
• Own vehicle drop-off and delivery processes.
• Provide timelines and manage expectations throughout repair.
• Assist with DRP requirements and TCW processes.
• Ensure pre-wash, mapping and documentation meet TCW standards.
• Monitor workflow for delays; take corrective action.
• Participate in daily production meetings and relay customer priorities.
• Mentor Collision Experience Advisors and support KPIs.
• Help close files within 24 hours of delivery.
• Support health, safety, quality and employment standards compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Front office workflows

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Scheduling tools

Shop management systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Shop management software

Scheduling tools

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $52,000 CAD to $56,000 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

The Collision Experience Specialist is the next step in the customer experience career path. Building on the Advisor role, the Specialist combines advanced customer service expertise with front office mastery of The Craftsman Way (TCW). This role is pivotal in maintaining TCW standards across scheduling, documentation, and workflow coordination.

Why work at Craftsman Collision?

• Up to $1500 signing bonus
• Opportunities for professional growth and I-CAR training
• Be part of a proudly Canadian company that values teamwork, innovation, and doing things the right way

Reporting to: Shop Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides the highest levels of customer service, managing complex files and escalated customer concerns;
• Resolves customer service issues and escalates to the Shop Manager where appropriate;
• Determines customer needs including estimate scheduling, repair booking, and transportation requirements;
• Acts as primary owner of vehicle drop-off and delivery processes;
• Provides accurate timelines and manages customer expectations throughout the repair process;
• Serves as a subject matter expert on Direct Repair Program (DRP) requirements and CAPP processes;
• Ensures vehicle pre-wash, mapping, and documentation meet The Craftsman Way standards;
• Monitors workflow to identify delays, missed parts, or documentation gaps and takes corrective action;
• Participates in daily production meetings, relaying customer insights and priorities;
• Mentors and supports Collision Experience Advisors;
• Supports management in achieving KPIs tied to TCW performance metrics;
• Contributes to the goal of closing all files within 24 hours of vehicle delivery;
• Works with the Shop Manager to support compliance with health, safety, quality, and employment standards;
• Supports compliance with internal policies, procedures, and guidelines;
• Supports company standards in SPARKLE, safety, and security;
• Represents and promotes the Craftsman Collision brand in all internal and external interactions; and
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a collision centre or automotive customer service environment;
• Strong understanding of front office workflows and The Craftsman Way principles;
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex customer and insurance situations;
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency with shop management systems and scheduling tools;
• High school diploma required; post‑secondary education an asset;
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada with no restrictions.