Vehicle damage estimator inspecting vehicles and pricing repairs for Manitoba Public Insurance in Brandon, Manitoba. Reviewing estimates, supplements, repairs, and total-loss decisions.
Responsibilities
Inspect vehicles at service/claim centres and satellite estimating locations
Confirm vehicle damage and prepare estimates using an automated estimating system
Follow MPI Estimating Standards and Original Equipment Manufacturer repair procedures
Organize and complete road call estimates for customers and repair facilities
Review supplements and first estimates submitted by repair facilities
Review Direct Repair estimates, supplements, and photographs
Review and approve estimates and supplements for mouse infestation claims, off-road vehicles, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles
Review and approve claims submitted through the virtual claims file process
Complete first estimates on commercial vehicles
Determine whether vehicles are repairable or total losses
Review completed repairs and authorize additional repairs as required
Complete documentation supporting claim file decisions, investigations, and legal action
Requirements
Journeyperson Certificate (Red Seal) or Certificate of Qualification in Motor Vehicle Body Repairer, Automotive Service Technician, or Truck and Transport Mechanic, plus seven years of bench experience in autobody repair including one year of customer service experience
OR high school diploma or equivalent, plus ten years of bench experience in autobody repair including one year of customer service experience
Platinum status in Estimator or Auto Physical Damage Appraiser role within the I-CAR Gold Class Professionals Designation program, or willingness to complete and maintain designation
Valid driver’s licence
Overnight travel may be required when working at the Thompson, Dauphin, Swan River, and The Pas locations
Benefits
Flexible health, dental and vision plans
Health spending account
Travel health coverage
Extended health benefits including ambulance, massage and physiotherapy
Registered pension plan
Group, dependent, and optional life insurance coverage
Sick leave to cover short-term disability
Long-term disability
Vacation entitlement
Maternity, parental and adoptive leaves
Bereavement and family responsibility leaves
Employee and family assistance program
Mental-health programming
Onsite employee gym facility (Cityplace)
Discounted gym memberships
Wellness account
Employee recognition programs
In-house training
Professional development
Educational assistance program
Safety, health and workplace policies and programs
Technical expertise and assistance supporting employee safety and health activities
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