Property Claims Specialist

Intact Financial Corporation; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Property Claims Specialist to evaluate property damage, prepare repair estimates, and maintain communication with claims departments. This role requires a College Diploma and at least 3 years of related experience. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers a hybrid work model, competitive financial rewards, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Financial rewards program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Extensive flex pension and benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Possibility to purchase extra days off

Annual wellness account

Access to tools for physical and mental health

Dynamic workplace learning ecosystem

Inclusive employee-led networks

Community Impact program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years related restoration/construction experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction and repair procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate property damage and restoration requirements.
• Prepare repair estimates using Xactimate.
• Maintain effective communication with claims departments.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

College Diploma

Tools

Xactimate

Xactanalysis

Job description

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We are looking for a Property Claims Specialist to join our growing team!

You will be responsible for reviewing estimates from our RELY vendors and third party vendors. You will occasionally be asked to support with catastrophic event assistance on reviewing additional estimates from other regions, or supporting in writing estimates. You will be a liaison between our adjusting unit and the contractors to help facilitate quantum control on estimates submitted to us.

What you'll do here:

• Evaluate property damage and evaluate replacement or restoration requirements including direct and in-person contact with insured, claimants, and service providers

• Prepare repair estimates using Xactimate

• Maintain effective communication channels with claims departments

• Audit contractor's estimates in XactAnalysis for compliance with Rely Guidelines

• Collaborate with adjusting teams to verify scope of work with respect to coverage confirmation

• Review and analyze all documentation from contractors, ensuring quantum control

• Establish and maintain productive business relationships with contractors and other service providers

What you bring to the table:

• College Diplomaor any combination of equivalent education and experience

• A minimum of 3 years related restoration/construction experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction and repair procedures

• Effective verbal communication skills with experience in negotiating, coaching and dealing with clients

• Good written communication skills to draft claims reports

• Knowledge of software packages for estimating

• Computer proficiency with Xactanalysis/Xactimate

What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• 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, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

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 but not limited to 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.