Desjardins Group

Senior Property Appraiser, Major losses

Desjardins Group$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Minimum of five years of relevant experience
  • Advanced knowledge of Xactimate & XactAnalysis
  • Working knowledge of construction, project management, and insurance restoration
  • Valid G driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Create estimates for major loss damage to residential and commercial properties
  • Review provider estimates and recommend actions based on organizational standards
  • Analyze claims circumstances to gather relevant investigative information
  • Prepare and propose action plans to address claims-related issues
  • Suggest improvements to processes, methods, and tools for better service quality

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
  • Defined benefit pension plan for stable retirement income
  • Group insurance including telemedicine
  • Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
Full Job Description
Candidate must reside in Ottawa to support the business needs.

As a Senior Property Appraiser, you assist with estimates and investigations for claims settlements. You estimate damages and ensure that quotes from independent experts comply with the organization's standards and processes for major claims. Your claims require comprehensive knowledge of your line of business. You suggest ways to improve processes, methods and tools to optimize service quality and loss ratios. You help develop and oversee competency plans to provide an unparalleled client experience. More specifically, you will be required to:
  • Create estimates for major loss damage to residential and commercial losses. Review provider estimates, and recommend courses of action based on the organization's procedures and quality standards.
  • Analyze the circumstances surrounding claims to gather as much relevant information as possible for the investigation.
  • Help prepare and propose action plans to address issues in accordance with rules and parameters.
  • Suggest ways to improve processes, methods and tools.


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.

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What you bring to the table
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • A minimum of five years of relevant experience
  • Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
  • Advanced knowledge and use of Xactimate & XactAnalysis
  • Advanced working knowledge of construction, project management, and insurance restoration
  • Must have a valid G driver's license
Action oriented, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Differences, Nimble learning, Situational adaptability

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family
Property and casualty insurance (FG)

Unposting Date
2026-08-17

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is a Canadian cooperative financial group with headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. It was founded in 1900 and has since grown to become the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, with over 7 million members and clients. The group offers a range of financial services including banking, insurance, wealth management, and investment services. Desjardins Group operates primarily in Quebec and Ontario, but also has a presence in other Canadian provinces as well as in the United States and Europe. The group is committed to social responsibility and sustainability, and has implemented various initiatives to promote these values.
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48,200 employees
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