Team Leader, Property Appraisal - Ottawa, Canada - Definity Financial Corporation

Definity Financial Corporation
Definity Financial Corporation
Verified Company
Ottawa, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Description
Job


ID :
6837

Category :
Claims


Brand :
Definity


Regular/Temporary :
Regular


Fulltime/Parttime :
Full Time


Location :
Ottawa, Canada


Definity includes some of Canada's most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance.

With strong roots that date back to 1871, we've grown to become a digital leader in the insurance industry. We're proud to help our clients and communities adapt and thrive in a world of constant change.

Our promise to you:
It's better here. Why? Because we CARE, and we provide an employee experience that's collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

Our ambition is to be one of Canada's leading and most innovative P&C insurers. Come be a part of our journey, and love what you do.


Definity offers 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.

Leaders partner with their teams to find the right balance of on-site and remote work that best meets the needs of their teams, colleagues, brokers and customers, while ensuring collaboration, teamwork and accountability for goals.


Work Experience

  • 35 years as an insurance Appraiser estimator, during which time they would have had the opportunity to prepare scopes of loss, bid packages, formal estimates and tenders on losses ranging from minor incidents to total loss residential and heavy commercial risks.
  • Alternatively, 35 years as a project manager and/or construction estimator, ideally with an insurance restoration firm, or within the larger construction industry. During which time they would have had the opportunity to prepare scopes of loss, bid packages, formal estimates and tenders on losses ranging from minor incidents to total loss residential and heavy commercial risks.
  • Experience acting as a trainer or technical resource with respect to estimating platforms. Further, experience mentoring and coaching with respect to general construction practices and methodologies would be an asset. Solid written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to present material in front of a large and varied audience.
  • Experience at the Claim Representative to Claim Specialist level within the Property and Casualty industry. Experience preparing scopes of repair using computer estimating software programs including a high degree of proficiency with Xactimate. Working as a Corporate trainer with regard to costing analysis, scope preparation and overall claim handling.
  • Experience in a Leadership capacity, leading a team of Property Adjusters handling moderate to complex residential and commercial property losses. Providing technical guidance and claims expertise, coaching and mentoring. Experience with the Performance Management cycle.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to multitask and work in a constantly changing environment is required for this role. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written is also required.

Educational Requirements

  • University degree in any discipline or a two year diploma from a provincially recognized and funded community or technical college in one of the following programs: Insurance, Law & Security, Loss Control, Business Administration, Construction Management, Architectural or Engineering Technology.
  • IICRC (Institute for Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification) certifications including but not limited to WTR
  • Water Restoration Technician, ASD
  • Applied Structural Drying.
  • Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) or Canadian Risk Manager (CRM) designations
  • Xactware, Symbility, HAAG, certifications of benefit

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it, and we've got it:

  • Hybrid work schedule for most roles
  • Company share ownership program
  • Pension and savings programs, with companymatched 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

Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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