Estimator (Performance Collision and Restyling)

**Drive for Excellence**
- At **Performance Collision** trust is the backbone of everything we do. We’ve earned the trust of our guests dating back to the early 1970’s. As a fully brand-certified collision center we have also earned the trust of our manufacturers to repair their vehicles to the highest standard of quality in the event of an accident.
- Performance Collision is looking for an **Estimator** to join their Dynamic Team

**About Us**

Performance Auto Group, is a leading automotive group, whose purpose is to be the preferred automotive group by fostering fair and respectful relationships that positively impact our team, customers, partners, and communities. Our core values as an organization are the principles we were built on that guide us today:
**Great Experience**: Every customer is entitled to a great experience**Integrity**: We are honest and transparent in our actions**Diversity**: We are stronger through the inclusion of people, brands and ideas**Innovation**: We passionately embrace opportunities for new and continuous improvements**Empowerment**: We encourage and support our people in taking initiative**Giving Back**:We positively impact the communities in which we live, work and raise families

**Here’s what you’ll deliver**:

- Document customer information and vehicle serial numbers into the computer system.- Inspect vehicles for damages that are brought in for repairs.- Obtain all insurance information.- Request supplementary labor revenue from customers or appraisers.- Evaluate and check for necessity and cost of repairs.- Utilize customer response, visual inspection, road tests and mechanical testing devices to determine automobile repair needs.- Estimate and list repair and labor costs in a comprehensible order.- Assess the extent of auto body damage through inspections.- Effectively manage multiple repairs simultaneously.- Estimate and furnish repair and labor costs and calculate overall customer payment.- Collect insurance estimates after reviewing the extent of auto damage and resolve replacement and repair requirements.- Draft work orders consisting of required repair services after approvals and enter the order into the work management system.
- Other duties as required by management.

**Here’s what you’ll need to succeed**:

- High School Diploma or GED is required.- 3-5 years experience in Automotive Estimating is required.- Fluency in EClaims, Mitchell and Audatex systems preferred.- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.- Ability to navigate and utilize computers at an advanced level.- Excellent computer and communication skills.- Demonstrated commitment and willingness to learn and succeed.
- Must have a valid Ontario Driver's License and good driving record.

**What’s in it for you?**- Excellent management support and guidance- Opportunities through our Internal career mobility program- Access to health, dental and vision insurance- Disability, critical illness and life insurance for the unexpected- Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for you and your family's wellness- Discount on vehicles, service and parts for you and your family- Discounts to retailers and service providers across the country- Free and engaging employee events- Did we mention we love giving back to our communities?

**This compensation range will be based on knowledge, experience and bonus earnings**

**Job Type**: Full Time - Permanent

**Compensation**: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year (after salary and bonus)

**Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Southern Ontario with over 2000 employees, 23 brands and 44 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Orangeville, St. Catharines, Huntsville and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet Direct, Ontario's largest indoor used car showroom.**

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