Sr Appraiser, Property

Definity Financial$59K — $109K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in construction estimation or project management within the insurance restoration sector.
  • Bilingual proficiency, especially in English and French, is highly regarded.
  • Strong knowledge of building codes and construction terminology.
  • Expertise in Verisk estimating software suite.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism in interactions across diverse stakeholders.
  • Capacity to work effectively in fast-paced environments with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with Property Vendor Program Instructions and estimating protocols.
  • Conduct desk audits and virtual re-inspections for national property claims.
  • Write estimates using the company's Express program.
  • Provide technical expertise on property damage to management and claim handlers.
  • Collaborate with national vendors to promote service excellence.
  • Monitor vendor estimating practices for compliance with program guidelines.
  • Conduct research on technology advancements and recommend appropriate adoptions.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule combining office and remote work.
  • Company share ownership opportunities for employees.
  • Eligibility for various incentive plans based on performance.
  • Robust pension and savings programs with company contributions.
  • Paid volunteer days and matching contributions for charitable donations.
  • Support for education initiatives, including tuition assistance and study leave.
  • Comprehensive wellness and recognition programs including discounts on products and services.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Provide national technical support and oversight for property claims, ensuring compliance with vendor program standards and estimating guidelines. Conduct desk audits, virtual re-inspections, and estimate reviews while delivering expert guidance on property damage assessments. Partner with vendors, repair networks, and claims teams to drive quality, consistency, and service excellence across Canada.

What to Expect
  • 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-inspections within 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 You Bring
  • 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
  • Bilingualism is considered a nice-to-have


Salary Range: $59,300 - $109,200

High degree of proficiency with English required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" - they're essential to our success.

What's in it for you?
  • Hybrid work schedule for most roles
  • Company share ownership program
  • Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
  • Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
  • Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
  • Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
  • Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
  • Wellness and recognition programs
  • Discounts on products and services

Go ahead and expect a lot - you deserve it.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It's better here.

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