Property Field Appraiser

Desjardins; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness,

Telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins in Ontario is seeking a Property Field Appraisal professional to support claim resolution. You will define damages, analyze estimates, and develop action plans with a focus on quality standards and procedures.

You will gather information for investigations, coach contractor networks, advise on remediation methods, and ensure adherence to estimation guidelines. Travel within Kingston/Ottawa area required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of three years relevant experience.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered.
• Proficient in Xactimate and remediation techniques.
• Knowledge of mold, asbestos, and fire damage remediation.
• Experience with residential structures and building drying/cleanup.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Define the extent of damages and assess supplier estimates.
• Analyze incident circumstances to gather decisive information.
• Propose action plans to correct situations per guidelines.
• Suggest process improvements and tooling.
• Provide coaching for preferred contractor network.
• Provide expert opinions on complex construction issues.
• Identify alternative, more efficient repair methods.
• Be on-call to provide emergency instruction to the restoration network.
• Ensure adherence to estimation guidelines and cost control.

Skills

Xactimate knowledge

Mold remediation

Asbestos remediation

Fire, smoke & odor remediation

Residential structure knowledge

Structural drying & cleaning

Driver's license

Travel within Kingston/Ottawa area

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

Required

As Property Field Appraisal, you assist with appraisal and investigative activities as part of the claim resolution process More specifically, you will be required to:

• Define the extent of damages or analyze and control estimates received from suppliers, recommend ways of doing things in accordance with quality standards and company procedures
• Analyze the circumstances of the incident in order to gather as much relevant information as may be decisive in the progress of the investigation
• Participate in the preparation and proposal of action plans likely to promote the correction of situations encountered, in accordance with guidelines and generally recognized rules
• Suggest improvements to processes, methods and tools
• Provide coaching for our preferred contractors network
• Provide opinion on complex construction issue
• Find alternative solutions or different/more efficient repair methods
• Be on-duty to provide emergency instruction to our preferred restoration network at times
• Ensure the respect of our estimation guidelines and the cost control.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor's degree in a related fiel
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Intermediate knowledge of Xactimate software
• Intermediate Knowledge of Mold and/or Asbestos remediation
• Intermediate Knowledge of Fire, smoke & odor damages remediation
• Intermediate Knowledge of Residential structure knowledge
• Intermediate Knowledge of Structural Building Drying and cleaning
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Available for travel within Kingston/Ottawa and surrounding areas

Business insight, Collaborates, Complexity, Decision quality

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Property and casualty insurance (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-10-13

This position is actually vacant.

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