Sr Appraiser, Property

Definity Financial; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company in Ottawa seeks a Construction Estimator to ensure compliance with vendor instructions and provide technical expertise in property claims. Strong experience in the insurance restoration industry is key, with proficiency in Verisk estimating software highly valued. This role requires bilingual skills in English and French, along with the ability to manage pressure and maintain professionalism in vendor interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance restoration industry or construction management.
• Ability to read and interpret estimates and industry standards.
• Familiarity with building construction terminology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Property Vendor Program Instructions.
• Conduct national property desk audits.
• Provide technical expertise on structural property damage.
• Collaborate with vendor partners.
• Monitor estimating platforms.

Skills

Construction Estimator experience

Bilingual (English/French)

Understanding of building codes

Professional and courteous demeanor

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Verisk estimating software

Job description

What can you expect in this role?

• Reviewing and ensuring compliance to Property Vendor Program Instructions for estimates and have a proficient working knowledge of the Xactware/Xactimate (Verisk) suite of software.
• Complete national property desk audits/virtual re-inspectionswithin the current Program Instructions/National Service Level Agreement
• Estimate writing through our Express program
• Provides technical expertise pertaining to structural property damage to Regional Management and Claim handlers nationally
• Collaborate with all Definity Repair Partners to build positive working relationships
• Monitors estimating platforms to ensure vendors adhere to the Contractor Program Instruction
• Works closely with national vendor partners on programs, pricing and protocols
• Works closely with national vendor partners, providing support with the effective use of estimating software programs where required
• Background and ability to read and interpret industry standard scope / estimates
• Provides technical consultation on environmental losses where required
• Researches newest technology and makes recommendations both internally and externally about adopting same
• Promotes Definity’s claims programs during vendor visits
• Assists with complaint handling and dispute resolution as needed
• Maintains a high level of expertise in all estimating software and hardware
• Conducts research and makes recommendations on regional pricing and unit costing issues as needed
• Participates in projects and other initiatives as assigned by Claims Management Team

What do you bring to the role?

• Experience as a Construction Estimator, Project Manager, Project Manager Assistant, or project site manager within the insurance restoration industry. Commercial Building Construction Experience is an asset.
• Bilingualism is a strong asset (English/French)
• Understanding of provincial and national building codes along with a solid understanding of residential and commercial construction terminology
• Solid understanding of verisk estimating software suite of programs.
• Professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions whether with co-workers, customers or vendor partners
• Able to remain calm under pressure and perform well in a busy work environment with limited supervisory interaction
• Must value teamwork, ownership and flexibility

Salary range is $58,100 - $106,900