Claims Construction Specialist

1 month ago


Regina, Canada Saskatchewan Government Insurance Full time

Do you value integrity and innovation? How about passion and caring? Great Us too, and that's why you'll fit right in. Our intentional culture promotes trust and participation, encouraging you to bring your heart and mind to work every day.

In-Scope

Work Location: This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work - this means you’ll have the flexibility of working from home and in the office, after 3-6 months of successful job performance. Until then, the successful incumbent will be expected to work on-site (any location in SK), full-time.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

The Claims Construction Specialist is responsible for providing in-house building construction and repair expertise and consultation on complex large loss property claims. The CCS operates both within and outside the province of Saskatchewan to assist in quantifying damages and repair costs on complex claims. This position conducts building inspections; prepares and/or reviews repair estimates; and provides technical advice, training and support to property adjusters on building construction and repairs. This position will also provide technical expertise and support to the Property Damage Estimators.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Note: This section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities - other duties and responsibilities may be assigned._

Building Inspections and Construction Consulting- Conducts on-site building and damage inspections of residential, commercial and agricultural buildings, structures and properties to assess damages due to a loss.- Prepares assessments and reports on proper repair methods conforming to industry standards.- Assists with project management of large losses and complex repair processes.- Reviews building codes and bylaws (National Building Code of Canada, city building bylaws and other codes and bylaws governing building construction) to determine regulatory-compliant construction and repairs.- Provides technical advice on, and interpretation of, repair requirements, building bylaws and regulations to property adjusters on claims files.

Estimating and Cost Control- Determines the scope of loss, including creating repair scopes, tender packages, and related documents and negotiating with contractors on these items.- Creates detailed repair estimates using electronic estimating software for the purpose of quantifying the loss, establishing reserves for the repair value and providing information to assist adjusters in adjusting the claim file.- Reviews addendums on large loss files.- Directs and Coordinates work of contractors. Monitors and ensures the quality of work of contractors and ensures safety protocol is adhered to.- Directs and coordinates the construction procurement process by acquiring quotations from suppliers and/or contractors. This includes negotiating scope and price with contractors as required.

Training and Reporting- Provides training and coaching to property adjusters and Property Damage Estimators on building inspections, repair methods, estimate creations (written and electronic) and cost control methods.- Provides construction expertise and support to property adjusters in meetings with customers, brokers and contractors.- Prepares and completes a claim assignment form on each file to determine, track and evaluate the outcome of their file involvement.- Prepares periodic reporting and analysis on inspection and estimating activity for file and record purposes.- Provides advice on, analysis of, and interpretation of, their forms, reports and data to others within SGI on a periodic basis.

High Performance Team & Culture- Supports a culture of leadership and accountability to effectively meet the key accountabilities within the scope of the role.- Displays leadership by committing to a culture of continuous learning/development of self and supports others by actively sharing knowledge, providing guidance, mentoring, training and supporting developmental opportunities.- Demonstrates that the Health, Safety and Emergency Management Policy is applied in area of responsibility for self and others.TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS- Skill in scoping/estimating property damages (residential, commercial and agricultural buildings), including the use of estimating systems (e.g., Symbility and Xactimate).- Skill in determining values of repair (replacement cost and actual cash value) and depreciation applicable to property.- Knowledge of construction techniques.- Knowledge of relevant sections of bylaws, building codes and related fire, plumbing and electrical codes, and the rules and regulations in the SK Occupational Health and Safety Act, in the context of claims repair situations.- Level skill in interpreting building construction plans, sketches, blueprints and specifications.-
- Knowledge of insurance theory and principles, practices, methods and techniques related to adjustment and settlement of claims.- Skill in oral technical communications. i.e. presentations.- Skill



  • Regina, Canada Crawford & Company Full time

    Position Summary We are currently recruiting for an Content Claims Specialist to join our Edjuster team in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The role of Content Claims Specialists is a multi-faceted role, which focuses primarily in the following four key areas of edjuster’s content claims handling operations: With a high focus on customer service,...


  • Regina, Canada Crawford & Company Full time

    Position Summary We are currently recruiting for an Content Claims Specialist to join our Edjuster team in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The role of Content Claims Specialists is a multi-faceted role, which focuses primarily in the following four key areas of edjuster’s content claims handling operations: With a high focus on customer service,...


  • Regina, Canada Crawford & Company Full time

    Position Summary We are currently recruiting for an Content Claims Specialist to join our Edjuster team in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The role of Content Claims Specialists is a multi-faceted role, which focuses primarily in the following four key areas of edjuster’s content claims handling operations: With a high focus on customer service,...


  • Regina, Canada Crawford & Company Full time

    Position Summary We are currently recruiting for an Content Claims Specialist to join our Edjuster team in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.  The role of Content Claims Specialists is a multi-faceted role, which focuses primarily in the following four key areas of edjuster’s content claims handling operations: With a high focus on customer service,...


  • Regina, Canada Crawford & Company Full time

    Position Summary We are currently recruiting for an Content Claims Specialist to join our Edjuster team in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.  The role of Content Claims Specialists is a multi-faceted role, which focuses primarily in the following four key areas of edjuster’s content claims handling operations: With a high focus on customer service,...


  • Regina, Canada The Co-operators Full time

    **Position Overview**: **Company**:CLIC **Number of Positions**: 1 **Language**: Bilingualism in English and French is an asset. **Work Model**:Hybrid **Alternate Title**: n/a **Additional Information**: **The Opportunity**: We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society...

  • Director, Claims

    4 weeks ago


    Regina, Canada HK Henderson Full time

    THE ROLE As the Director, Claims & Compliance, you are focused on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to details, with a somewhat faster-than-average pace. You will need an understanding of insurance rules and regulations, experience in claims management, and overall desire...

  • Director, Claims

    4 weeks ago


    Regina, Canada HK Henderson Full time

    THE ROLE As the Director, Claims & Compliance, you are focused on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to details, with a somewhat faster-than-average pace. You will need an understanding of insurance rules and regulations, experience in claims management, and overall desire...

  • Director, Claims

    4 weeks ago


    Regina, Canada HK Henderson Full time

    THE ROLE As the Director, Claims & Compliance, you are focused on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to details, with a somewhat faster-than-average pace.You will need an understanding of insurance rules and regulations, experience in claims management, and overall desire to...

  • Director, Claims

    4 weeks ago


    Regina, Canada HK Henderson Full time

    THE ROLEAs the Director, Claims & Compliance, you are focused on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to details, with a somewhat faster-than-average pace.You will need an understanding of insurance rules and regulations, experience in claims management, and overall desire to...


  • Regina, Canada Saskatchewan Government Insurance Full time

    Do you value integrity and innovation? How about passion and caring? Great! Us too, and that's why you'll fit right in. Our intentional culture promotes trust and participation, encouraging you to bring your heart and mind to work every day. In Scope Permanent Full Time Location: Any SGI location in Saskatchewan or Manitoba - This role is eligible for...


  • Regina, Canada Avenue Living Asset Management Full time

    Avenue Living Asset Management is dedicated to sourcing, analyzing, and strategizing long-term investments. Our unique approach has led to rapid growth across North America now representing one of Canada’s largest alternative asset managers. Since 2006, we have acquired over $5.5 billion in assets under management across a variety of sectors throughout...


  • Regina, Canada Saskatchewan Government Insurance Full time

    Do you value integrity and innovation? How about passion and caring? Great! Us too, and that's why you'll fit right in. Our intentional culture promotes trust and participation, encouraging you to bring your heart and mind to work every day. - InScope, Full-time - Permanent Opportunity - Location: Regina (Hybrid or In-office) - Hybrid means you’ll have the...


  • Regina, Canada Wawanesa Insurance Full time

    Job Overview The Field Claims Adjuster, Property contributes to Wawanesa's goals of delivering an exceptional and consistent claims experience through the fair and equitable adjustment of moderate to high complexity property claims. This role is responsible for applying and explaining policy coverages and documenting claim files. The role is...

  • Field Claims Adjuster

    2 weeks ago


    Regina, Canada Wawanesa Insurance Full time

    Job Overview The Field Claims Adjuster, Property contributes to Wawanesa's goals of delivering an exceptional and consistent claims experience through the fair and equitable adjustment of moderate to high complexity property claims. This role is responsible for applying and explaining policy coverages and documenting claim files. The role is...

  • Field Claims Adjuster

    2 weeks ago


    Regina, Canada Wawanesa Insurance Full time

    **Date**:May 2, 2024 **Location**: Regina, SK, CA, S4S-6X3 Saskatchewan, CA **Company**:Wawanesa Insurance **Job ID**: 7922 **Working Business Language**: English. **Salary**: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time...


  • Regina, Canada Saskatchewan Government Insurance Full time

    Do you value integrity and innovation? How about passion and caring? Great! Us too, and that's why you'll fit right in. Our intentional culture promotes trust and participation, encouraging you to bring your heart and mind to work every day. - InScope, Full-time - Permanent Opportunity - Location: Regina (Hybrid or In-office) - Hybrid means you’ll have the...

  • Technical Trainer

    2 weeks ago


    Regina, Canada Saskatchewan Government Insurance Full time

    Do you value integrity and innovation? How about passion and caring? Great! Us too, and that's why you'll fit right in. Our intentional culture promotes trust and participation, encouraging you to bring your heart and mind to work every day. In-Scope Multiple Positions Business Unit - Property Work Location: These roles are eligible for hybrid work. This...


  • Regina, Canada Montrose Energy Services Full time

    **Job Summary** Health and Safety Specialists are responsible for identifying hazards in the workplace, inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, oversees and trains on compliance with corporate & government health, safety standards, & regulations, design & implement workplace processes and procedures that help protect workers from potentially...

  • Buyer

    2 months ago


    Regina, Canada PCL Construction Full time

    **Responsibilities**: - Purchases materials, assets and services in accordance with policies and procedures, using cost-effective and ethical approaches and meeting required criteria. - Identifies and selects vendors to purchase requisitioned consumables, while meeting criteria such as specification, price, quantity, quality, safety, and delivery date. -...