Who We Are
At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.

Who We Are
At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.

We’re a technology company
Building the world’s most advanced—and uncomplicated—digital marketplace for used vehicles.

We’re a data company
Helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use.

And we’re an innovation company
Accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Our Values
Driven Waybuilders. We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create, and innovate.

Relentless Curiosity. We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience.

Smart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.

Fearless Ownership. We deliver what we promise and learn along the way.

What We Offer

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)

Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match

Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time

Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)

Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D; (US)

Robust Employee Assistance Program

Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer

Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs

Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization

Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement

We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an Arbitration Team Lead (Hybrid, Toronto) with experience in efficiently managing and resolving customer claims and complaints related to vehicles sold through OPENLANE’s platforms. As the Arbitration Lead, you will report to the Senior Manager, Claim Operations, (Or Hub Manager where applicable).



You will be crucial in conducting timely arbitration between buyers and sellers, ensuring compliance with auction arbitration policies. Additionally, you will oversee the post-sale inspection process.

You Are

Detail Oriented. Ensure the quality of the arbitration process by adhering to the auction policies and regulations.

Customer-Focused. Provide prompt, courteous service and resolve customer complaints in a friendly manner.

Adaptable. Demonstrate flexibility in handling changing work environments and resolving conflicts.

Proactive. Identify and address areas of concern, involving leadership as necessary.

Collaborative. Work closely with other teams and stakeholders to identify and address concerns.

Driven. Lead and motivate team members as the lead to achieve arbitration goals.

You Will

Conduct daily production planning.

Provide decision-making coaching and guidance to agents.

Maintain and escalation caseload as assigned.

Host daily case meetings and lead by example.

Coordinate third-party inspections and ensure proper recordkeeping.

Recommend new customer services and procedures to the General Manager.

Stay informed about breakdowns and maintenance, ensuring routine preventative maintenance.

Who You Will Work With
Reporting to the Arbitration Supervisor this role will collaborate with agents, buyers, sellers, and other stakeholders regularly.

Location:
You will work in office in a hybrid capacity, Tuesdays and Thursdays required.

Must Have’s

At least 5 years of experience in customer service and/or claims resolution

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience with automobile brands, equipment, mechanics, and structure

Must have superior customer service and dispute resolution orientation

Effective report writing and composition skills

Familiarity with arbitration policies and regulations

Nice To Have’s

At least One (1) year of mechanical experience

At least one (1) year of auto auction experience

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Previous people leadership experience

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📌 Arbitration Team Lead (Hybrid, Toronto) (Ontario)
🏢 OPENLANE
📍 Ontario