Estimator

The Wood Automotive Group, one of Alberta's largest automobile retailers for over 40 years, is offering an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join our All Makes Collision team!

The Wood team believes that its people are its greatest asset. We provide our employees with competitive salaries and careers that grow with them. As a group with 8 dealerships, a collision repair centre, and an online pre-owned sales lot, we believe our success and growth is built on the drive and dedication of our people.

About the role:

The successful candidate should have general body shop experience and familiarity with the automotive industry. The individual must be accurate and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task. Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude are required.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Primary point of contact for customers before, during, and after the repairs 
• Providing high quality customer service
• Providing accurate collision estimates and following up with customers to book in for repairs
• Write supplements when necessary while vehicles are in for repairs
• Provide accurate and competitive estimates on collision repairs

Skills and Specifications:

• At least 2-3 years experience writing collision repair estimates
• Valid AB drivers license with a current and clean abstract
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients
• Ability to effectively manage time, meet deadlines and complete all assigned tasks
• Sound understanding of all collision repair process
• Ability to negotiate with clients
• Experience with Mitchell estimating and Audatex
• Experience dealing with insurance companies

Some of the rewards of joining our team:

• Exceptional benefits package
• Pension Plan with employer contributions – free money!
• Employee Assistance Program including Financial Advisory Services, Nutritional Counselling, Legal Advisory Services, Counselling Services, fitness program, and more!
• Corporate rates at YMCA and Goodlife Fitness
• Group social events and company perks

Our unique culture:

Are you the kind of person who wants to make a difference in their community and build a solid career with a growing organization? Consider joining Wood Automotive Group! For over 40 years, we have worked hard providing unparalleled customer service, competitive pricing, and quality products. Committed to education and community, we are proud sponsors of many organizations such as the SAIT Automotive Business Administration program, KidSport, the PREP program, The Salvation Army, the SSUBI ("Hope") Foundation and the Rogers Charity Classic.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.