Repair Planner - Excellence Auto Collision - Midwest

Autocanada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Benefits package

Career development

Team events

Job summary

Excellence Auto Collision - Midwest in Toronto, ON is seeking a Repair Planner to assess vehicle damage and prepare detailed repair estimates for OEM repairs. You will collaborate with clients, insurers and technicians to ensure repairs meet quality and timing standards.

In this role you will guide customers through the repair process, set expectations, and monitor progress while upholding safety, corporate policies and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Collision Centre Estimator role.
• Professional and exceptional client service.
• Strong verbal and written communication to engage senior leadership and other decision makers.
• Solid organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Team player with high integrity and reliability.
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact to clients during the entire repair process.
• Examine and evaluate the client's vehicle to determine damage extent (structural, body, mechanical, electrical, interior).
• Write comprehensive estimates and supplements for comprehensive OEM repairs.
• Inspect vehicles during repair for quality control to meet client, Insurance and OEM standards.
• Set customer expectations and communicate the repair plan.
• Update clients on completion times and costs; manage changes to status.

Skills

Client service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Time management

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

No formal education requirement

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Join the ride!

Position

Repair Planner

Collision Centre

Excellence Auto Collision - Midwest

Location

Toronto , ON

Classification

Full time, immediate vacancy

Part of a bigger team.

Excellence Auto Collision - Midwest is part of a leading national collision repair organization with operations across Canada, including home offices in Edmonton and Montreal and more than 30 OEM-certified collision centres across eight provinces. Certified by 28 global vehicle manufacturers, our commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction is stronger than ever. The ACX brand reflects our dedication to precision and excellence, ensuring every vehicle is repaired efficiently and returned to its original factory standards

Your area of focus

As a Repair Planner, you will play a crucial role in assessing vehicle damage and providing accurate cost estimates for repairs. You will work closely with customers, insurance adjusters, and technicians to ensure that all repairs are completed efficiently and to the highest standards.

What drives your day-to-day?

• Serve as a point of contact to clients during the entire repair process
• Examine and evaluate the client's vehicle to determine the extent of damage including structural, body, mechanical, electrical and interior damage
• Write comprehensive estimates and supplements for comprehensive OEM repairs
• Inspect vehicles throughout the repair process for quality control to ensure the entire repair is completed to client, Insurance and OEM standards
• Set customer expectations of required processing procedures and communicate the repair plan
• Update and inform clients on completion times, costs and any possible changes regarding the status of the repair process
• Compliance with all corporate policies and procedures, proper repair procedures, legislative changes, and industry trends
• Provide exceptional customer service to our valued clients
• Demonstrate and champion a healthy and safe working environment

What Are The Must-haves...

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Collision Centre Estimator role
• Ability to be professional and deliver exceptional service to clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication, combined with the ability to interact and gain the support of senior leadership and other decision makers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets
• A person who is a team player, of high integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honors their commitments
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful
• Excellent skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Highly skilled in standard office software (MS Office, SharePoint, etc.)
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving history
• Must be able to drive a manual transmission

The Perks.

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
• Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

And those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.

Can you picture yourself here already?

We hope so. It's equally as important that you choose us as we choose you. Take a sneak peek at what we think makes this one of the best workplaces around.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

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