Body Shop Estimator — Permanent, Full-Time

About the Company

Centre de Collision Rive-Nord is a state-of-the-art workshop equipped with high-quality equipment for frame repair and various body work. On-site you will find top-of-the-line paint booths, a team of assessors and partner insurers, a limited lifetime warranty on most repairs, and over 10,000 square feet of workspace.

Your Responsibilities

• Schedule customer appointments within 24 hours of receiving a claim notice and inform the insurer if the customer is unreachable.
• Determine if the vehicle is a total loss and notify the insurer.
• Prepare professional estimates in compliance with the standards of the Automotive Insurers Group and partner insurers.
• Take clear and precise photos of damages and document any additional repairs with photos and justification, informing the insurer before any intervention.
• Order, track, and inventory necessary parts, and assign them to the repair order.
• Communicate with customers when parts are received, establish the repair plan, and inform about timelines.
• Estimate work durations, report any changes or delays.
• Monitor repair progress and ensure compliance with technical directives.
• Conduct quality control at the end of repairs and close the repair orders.
• Verify insurance payments, deductibles, rental authorizations, and the remaining balance before delivery.
• Assess structural, mechanical, body, and interior damages, and estimate repair costs and parts.
• Propose additional repairs when appropriate and obtain the owner's authorization.
• Use Autatex and Mitchell estimation tools for preparing quotes.
• Perform other tasks as needed and directed by management.

Profile

• Certificate in automotive damage estimation or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in damage estimation.
• Proficiency with Autatex and Mitchell estimation tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple files simultaneously.

Advantages

• Long-term disability insurance
• Travel insurance
• On-site parking
• Employee assistance program
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Company events

Working Conditions

• Position type: Permanent, full-time
• Location: Boisbriand, QC (North Shore)

If you are seeking a challenging position within a modern, quality-oriented environment, send your application with relevant information about your experience and skills.