Senior Property Appraiser, Major losses at Desjardins · Ottawa

Candidate must reside in Ottawa to support the business needs.

​As a Senior Property Appraiser, you assist with estimates and investigations for claims settlements. You estimate damages and ensure that quotes from independent experts comply with the organization’s standards and processes for major claims. Your claims require comprehensive knowledge of your line of business. You suggest ways to improve processes, methods and tools to optimize service quality and loss ratios. You help develop and oversee competency plans to provide an unparalleled client experience. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Create estimates for major loss damage to residential and commercial losses. Review provider estimates, and recommend courses of action based on the organization’s procedures and quality standards.
• Analyze the circumstances surrounding claims to gather as much relevant information as possible for the investigation.
• Help prepare and propose action plans to address issues in accordance with rules and parameters.
• Suggest ways to improve processes, methods and tools.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Advanced knowledge and use of Xactimate & XactAnalysis
• Advanced working knowledge of construction, project management, and insurance restoration
• Must have a valid G driver's license

Action oriented, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Differences, Nimble learning, Situational adaptability

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family Property and casualty insurance (FG)

Unposting Date 2026-08-17