
Titre de l'offre d'emploi Estimateur(trice), Automobile - Route - Grand Montréal
- Montreal, QC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Determine the causes and origin of damage that occurred during an accident by examining the vehicle using a software application. Claims handled will be of varying degrees of complexity depending on the incumbent's experience.
- Assess and approve repair estimates for claims adjusters, by comparing the estimate to the assessment made on examination of the vehicle.
- May be called upon to establish the market value of vehicles based on the information provided by claims adjusters, using the various tools outlined in the appraisers' standards and procedures manual.
- Use digital automated evaluation systems to standardize repair estimates and avoid errors.
- Negotiate and communicate a best repair practice or procedure.
- Ensure productivity and service quality, using the appraisers' standards and procedures manual and relating performance to the Claims Department's quantitative and qualitative objectives.
- College Diploma or University Degree or equivalent Trade's person licence or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
- Collision estimating or repair experience, including knowledge of estimating software (Audatex and Mitchell).
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of automobile physical damage repairs and replacement.
- Commitment to continuing education.
- Minimum 7-10 years experience in the collision repair industry
- Strong analytical skills to define problems/issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to prepare auto repair estimates using Audatex.
- Estimating Software and have open communications with shop owners, managers and appraisers during the appraisal process.
- Effective verbal communication skills and good written communication skills to draft claims reports.
- Must be customer driven.