Photolink Appraiser

Intact; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Extensive flex pension and benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Annual wellness account

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Photolink Appraiser to join their team in Calgary or Edmonton. The role involves determining damage causes during accidents, collaborating with claims adjusters, and ensuring best repair practices. Ideal candidates should have at least 4 years of auto body repair experience and proficiency with estimating software. The position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package including a financial rewards program and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in auto body repair.
• Proficiency with estimating software like Audatex and Mitchell.
• Strong understanding of automobile repair techniques.

Responsibilities

• Determine causes of damage during accidents using software.
• Collaborate with claims adjusters on vehicle damage assessments.
• Negotiate repair practices and procedures.

Skills

Auto body repair experience

Estimating software proficiency (Audatex, Mitchell)

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer-driven mindset

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

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Overview

We’re looking for a Photolink Appraiser to join our growing team! This role can be based in either Calgary or Edmonton.

What You'll Do Here

• Determine the causes and origin of damage during an accident by utilizing a software application. Claims handled will vary in complexity based on experience.
• Collaborate with claims adjusters by comparing your assessment of vehicle damage with repair estimates.
• Occasionally determine the market value of vehicles using data from claims adjusters and tools outlined in our appraisers' standards and procedures manual.
• Use digital automated evaluation systems to ensure consistency and minimize errors.
• Communicate and negotiate best repair practices and procedures.
• Adhere to appraisers' standards and procedures manual, ensuring performance aligns with the Claims Department's quantitative and qualitative objectives.

What You Bring To The Table

• At least 4 years of auto body repair experience, including proficiency with estimating software like Audatex and Mitchell, or an equivalent combination of related post-secondary education and experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of automobile physical damage repair and replacement techniques.
• Ability to effectively navigate various systems.
• Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Effective verbal and written communication capabilities, including the ability to draft detailed claims reports.
• Dedication to ongoing learning and development.
• Strong commitment to being customer-driven.

What We Offer

• A hybrid work model providing balance between working from home and in-person interactions.
• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
• Flexible work arrangements
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health and growth
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem with learning journeys and programs
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
• Supportive leaders and colleagues who help you grow
• A Community Impact program aligned with your interests

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 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. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Management
• Industries