Bilingual Mechanical Claims Adjuster

Celebrating 50 years of growth, Sym-Tech is a leading finance and insurance provider to the retail automotive industry. At-Sym-Tech we are looking for Associates who share our passion for innovation, creativity and results! We are passionate about delivering excellent client service, an outstanding Associate experience with opportunities to learn and grow professionally.

Sym-Tech is growing quickly and that means endless ways to make a real difference! We are currently recruiting for a Bilingual Mechanical Adjuster to join our headquarters located in Thornhill, ON.

A career with us offers :

• A fun, fast paced culture
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career
• On-going industry training programs and professional development opportunities
• A workplace that supports workplace diversity, equity and inclusion
• A strong promoter of women in the automotive industry
• The chance to work with some of the best in the business! Position Summary :

The Bilingual Mechanical Adjuster is accountable for appraising and estimating loss and damage associated with mechanical automobile claims through auditing of submitted claims (electronic or paper), digital photos and attached estimates.

Position Functions :

• Review customer’s warranty contract information including previous notes and previous claims to determine if the new claim repairs are covered under the contract
• Take repair facility calls regarding claim submissions, questions or concerns
• Determine specific failure, procedures used to determine failure, and discuss part and labour pricing
• Determine whether an independent inspection is required
• Determine preferred method of repair based on pricing and remaining warranty
• Verify parts prices for labour times through nationally published labour time guides
• Authorize repairs, towing, and requested qualifying rental cars after all required procedures have been completed
• Assist dealers in handling unsettled claims by consulting with service personnel or customers
• Provide timely and effective communication of decisions to claimants and / or team
• Meet productivity objectives set by the department in terms of average handle time, average first response time, service levels, and overall adherence to company service guidelines
• Treat each customer encounter with best in class customer service

Minimum Qualifications :

• Minimum of 5 years of automotive mechanical repair experience is preferred
• Fully bilingual in both French and English (written and spoken)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
• Automotive Service Technician / Motor Vehicle Mechanics license preferred but not mandatory
• Intermediate computer skills including : MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Familiarity with nationally published labour time electronic guides such as Alldata and Mitchell Pro Demand
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business correspondence and technical procedures
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to travel to the office from time to time
18 days ago