Field Property Appraiser & Restoration Estimator

Desjardins; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Health and wellness expense reimburse.

Telework equipment provided

Eligibility-based benefits

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a Property Field Appraisal professional to support claim resolution. You will define damages, analyze supplier estimates, and gather decisive information to drive investigations.

The role includes advising on action plans, coaching contractors, and improving remediation methods. With a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience, you’ll work with Xactimate and remediation disciplines while traveling within Kingston/Ottawa and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel within Kingston/Ottawa and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Define the extent of damages and analyze estimates from suppliers.
• Analyze incident circumstances to gather decisive information.
• Prepare action plans to correct situations in line with guidelines.
• Suggest process and tool improvements.
• Coach our contractor network and provide opinions on complex issues.
• Identify alternative, more efficient repair methods.
• Be on duty to provide emergency instruction to restoration network.
• Ensure adherence to estimation guidelines and cost control.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Xactimate

Mold remediation

Asbestos remediation

Fire, smoke & odor remediation

Residential structure knowledge

Structural drying & cleaning

Job description

Desjardins is seeking a Property Field Appraisal professional to support claim resolution. You will define damages, analyze supplier estimates, and gather decisive information to drive investigations.

The role includes advising on action plans, coaching contractors, and improving remediation methods. With a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience, you’ll work with Xactimate and remediation disciplines while traveling within Kingston/Ottawa and surrounding areas.