About DKI Canada
DKI Canada is the leader in the Canadian property restoration with 89 locations from coast to coast. DKI provides restoration services to insurance, commercial and residential clients including; emergency response, water damage mitigation, fire and contents cleaning, mold remediation, complete reconstruction and much more, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. DKI has developed green program focused on using environmentally sustainable cleaning products and mitigating risk in environmentally sustainable ways. DKI returns damaged property to its pre-loss condition quickly and efficiently.
DKI Canada has a strong culture of innovation, solving problems in creative ways and delivering results. The DKI Operations team is responsible for providing value services to the membership and measuring, leading and guiding our members in Performance and Operational excellence. DKI has an outstanding reputation for providing excellent services to its customers and members and the Remote Estimator, is an integral position in delivering this value.
Position Title: Remote Estimator
Location: Remote Based
Reporting To: Manager of Operations
Role Summary:
Estimator for the Remote Estimating Desk (RED), Shared Services Department.
The focus of this job is on producing high quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines and procedures. Precise, consistent work output is essential requiring patience and a willingness to handle and complete one task at a time. Communication with others is based on knowledge of repetitive job routines and procedures gained from sufficient on the job experience. Consistent, error free work based on defined regulations and standards are key measures of job performance success. The job environment promotes steady, methodical work output so that job routines can be completed on time and error-free. This position is designed to develop a valued technical expert, who, recognized and supported by management and a stable work environment, can deliver quality work on a consistent basis.
Responsibilities:
Virtually build property damage and restoration estimates electronically with specific attention to:
Quality assurance to align with the protocols of insurance carrier partners
Timeliness of estimate return
Value added through identifying and utilizing appropriate estimating techniques
Communication with member to provide training as a value-added feature of RED
Coordination and distribution of files to other RED estimators throughout the network as required
Education, Knowledge and Experience required:
Minimum 5 years direct work experience in property restoration.
Proficient in Xactimate, Xactanalysis and Symbility estimating software skills.
Computer skills required
College Diploma, or an acceptable combination of experience and progressively responsible experience.
Strong communication skills
Competencies required to succeed:
Proficient in Xactimate, Xactanalysis and Symbility estimating software skills.
Ability to effectively work remotely and as a team.
Ability to work flexible hours as required.
Strong knowledge of the Canadian Restoration Industry.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home
Schedule:
Work Location: Remote