Posted 27 days ago
Repair Planner/Estimator
@ Waterdown Collision
Waterdown, Ontario
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Overview
Waterdown Collision is hiring a full-time Repair Planner to handle collision repair appraisals, repair orders and supplements from start to finish. The role requires at least 5 years of similar or senior estimating experience, Mitchell Cloud Estimating and Qapter skills, and a valid driver's licence. Pay is described as above industry average and tailored to experience, with a full benefits package including RRSP contributions.
Responsibilities:
- Produce collision damage appraisals per insurer guidelines
- Upload initial, supplement and final bills to insurers
- Negotiate repair times with insurance representatives
- Maintain gross profit targets on all repair orders
- Communicate and document repair status to clients and insurers
Requirements summary:
- At least 5 years of similar or senior estimating experience
- Mitchell Cloud Estimating and Qapter proficiency
- Familiarity with insurance repair procedures
- Valid driver's licence
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Waterdown Collision
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 4 |
Job description
About The Role
Our growing team is seeking an enthusiastic Repair Planner to join us at Waterdown Collision. The Repair Planner will work to ensure that our valued clients receive our legendary “Best in class” customer service experience. The Repair Planner is responsible for maintaining a proper balance between the profitability of the company, supporting the collision shop and the achievement of total customer satisfaction.
Core Competencies
Waterdown Collision is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Our growing team is seeking an enthusiastic Repair Planner to join us at Waterdown Collision. The Repair Planner will work to ensure that our valued clients receive our legendary “Best in class” customer service experience. The Repair Planner is responsible for maintaining a proper balance between the profitability of the company, supporting the collision shop and the achievement of total customer satisfaction.
Core Competencies
- Exemplary Customer Service
- Accountability and Dependability
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Ethics and Integrity
- Planning and Organizing
- Communication & Negotiation
- Energy and Stress Management
- Teamwork
- Handle appraisals, repair orders and supplements from start to finish
- Produce complete, thorough, and accurate collision damage appraisals according to the appropriate insurance company (or other referral source) guidelines using the proper electronic estimating software, which meet or exceed company gross profit goals
- Upload initial, supplement, and final bills as necessary to the insurance company
- Ensure ongoing communication with insurance partners, production staff and customer service specialists.
- Negotiate with insurance company representatives in a polite and courteous manner at all times when discussing subjective repair times necessary to meet the company’s gross profit goals
- Maintain a specific gross profit percentage on all ROs on all jobs (as communicated by the general manager)
- Participate in daily release meetings in order to provide key information to managerial staff
- Participate in weekly company meetings and be willing to attend training programs to enhance performance both, personally and professionally
- Maintain a safe and clean environment in which to work that reflects the excellent working conditions of the company
- Work to resolve any client concerns or dissatisfaction.
- Cultivate a positive working relationship with team members and management.
- Communicate and document repair status to clients and insurance partners.
- Maintain complete knowledge and comply with company and departmental policies, procedures and standards.
- At least 5 years of direct experience in a similar role or senior estimating experience.
- A complete understanding of the day to day collision repair duties including estimating, production scheduling and meeting deadlines
- Familiarity with insurance repair procedures and guidelines
- Solid understanding of Mitchell Cloud Estimating and Qapter software
- Possess a valid drivers’ license.
- Ability to prioritize, organize and plan work under your own initiative in a busy environment.
- Highly organized, analytical, and motivated; ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
- Strongly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
- Computer Skills – Bodyshop Connect, Estimating Software, Collision Link, Partsbridge, Parts Kick,
- Growth potential within a supportive work environment
- Access to clean and modern facilities
- Ongoing I-Car training
- Competitive pay above industry average and tailored to your experience
- Full benefits package including RRSP contributions
Waterdown Collision is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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