Residential Appraiser (Vancouver)

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About the role

We're looking for a Residential Appraiser (Vancouver) to join our growing team on a 12 month secondment.

As a Residential Appraiser (Vancouver), your work will have a big impact on our customers as you service the BC region. As a valued member of the team, you will be a brand champion for the Intact Prestige team, conduct appraisals on new business and prospect business to determine accurate replacement costs, risk acceptability, and identify loss potential. You will make recommendations and come up with solutions tailored to the specific risk and circumstance.

What you'll do here :

• Deliver effortless customer experience.
• Collaborate with various individuals (broker, customers and various internal departments).
• Develop relationships with local contractors and conduct interviews to determine factors and trends driving change in construction costs for labour, materials and building components within the region.
• Identify and evaluate finishes and features of high valued residential property.
• Physically inspect, measure and photograph structures to update assessment.
• Keep current on construction industry forecasts, building costs, building codes, territory trends and unacceptable risk characteristics.
• Provide recommendations and solutions tailored to the specific risk, exposures and characteristics inherent to the territory including product advantages to customers during the appraisal process.
• Advise various stakeholders on loss prevention and mitigation solutions.
• Assist underwriters in acquiring new business and account retention for the profitability of the business unit. Identify possible coverage gaps and communicate them to Underwriting.

What you bring to the table :

• Minimum 3 years of property appraisal and loss prevention experience.
• Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills.
• Work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Proven organizational/time management skills.
• Strong ability to identify different types and styles of construction, fire protection and unique features found in residential homes.
• Ability to read and understand architectural and builder plans is preferred.
• Work within monthly deadlines within a demanding travel schedule, servicing a large territory.
• Frequent travel within [Province], including overnight trips.
• Flexible. autonomous working hours (35 hours a week).
• Familiar with architectural drawing software is an asset.
• Architectural designation preferred or equivalent experience.
• CIP and CRM designation preferred.
• Must possess a valid drivers license with a good driving record.

Salary of the successful candidate will typically be positioned between the following range, taking into consideration a number of factors including prior experience, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, location and internal equity:

What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact's commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We'll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.