Overview

Northway Auto is seeking an experienced collision estimator with an Alberta-recognized auto body trade qualification. You will inspect accident-damaged vehicles, prepare repair estimates and supplements, document technical requirements, and communicate with insurance adjusters.

Responsibilities

- Verify vehicle identification and specifications, photograph damage, and distinguish damage from the current accident from pre-existing damage.
- Determine whether structural measurements, diagnostic procedures or teardown are necessary. Obtain customer authorization and applicable insurer approval before billable work proceeds.
- Prepare detailed estimates covering repair operations, labour hours, parts, materials and supporting technical explanations.
- Assess whether components should be repaired or replaced using relevant OEM repair procedures.
- Identify and document hidden damage after teardown. Prepare supplements and obtain the required approvals before additional work begins.
- Communicate with insurance adjusters about estimates, repair scope, supplements and technical questions within the authority assigned by Northway Auto.
- Maintain complete repair files, including photographs, estimate revisions, approvals and supporting documentation.
- Identify required diagnostic procedures and calibrations based on the specific vehicle and applicable OEM requirements.
- Clearly identify which operations Northway Auto can perform and which require specialist personnel, equipment or outside contractors.
- Coordinate with technicians,



suppliers and diagnostic or ADAS specialists.

Requirements

- Auto Body Technician journeyperson certificate or Auto Body Repairer journeyperson certificate recognized in Alberta, or an appropriate recognized interprovincial equivalent. Duties must remain within the certificate’s authorized scope.
- Demonstrated Canadian insurance estimating experience, including independently preparing estimates, supplements and technical explanations for adjusters.
- Robust collision damage assessment skills, including recognizing potential structural and hidden damage.
- Proficiency in Mitchell Cloud Estimating / UltraMate or Audatex / Solera. Mitchell is preferred.
- Ability to locate and interpret relevant OEM repair procedures.
- Strong photographic documentation, recordkeeping and written explanation skills.
- Availability to attend Northway Auto in Red Deer for inspections and follow-up assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience preparing estimates for insurance claims.
- Experience with light commercial vehicles and vans, particularly Nissan NV200 and Ford Transit.
- Experience with structural measuring, structural repairs and coordinating diagnostic or ADAS work.
- Current I-CAR and OEM training certificates, supplementing the required trade certificate.
- Flexibility to accommodate additional inspections and increased workload.
- Willingness and ability to personally perform approved auto body repairs within your qualifications

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Red Deer, AB T4P 2K1

📌 Collision Estimator / Journeyperson Auto Body Technician (Red Deer)
🏢 Northwayauto
📍 Red Deer