Estimator

Job Description

An automotive collision estimator works for a body shop providing repair cost estimates. The estimator inspects vehicles that have been damaged and creates an estimate of the necessary repairs. Job duties include inspecting damaged vehicles, writing estimate reports and submitting reports to insurance companies.

An estimator follows guidelines that determine the extent of damages as well as what should be charged for repair work. A typical work day for an estimate writer includes inspecting damaged vehicles, consulting guidebooks for repair costs and creating estimation documents.

Estimators are also accountable for all areas of the disassembly/reassembly and ensuring the estimating guidelines prescribed is completed on every estimate.

Other titles:

• Collision Estimator
• Body Shop Estimator

Salary

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Average Salaries by Region

Canada $63,295

British Columbia $68,734

Alberta $72,329

Saskatchewan & Manitoba $60,084

Ontario $62,087

Quebec $48,962

Atlantic Provinces $50,812

Region	Average Salary
Canada	$63,295
British Columbia	$68,734
Alberta	$72,329
Saskatchewan & Manitoba	$60,084
Ontario	$62,087
Quebec	$48,962
Atlantic Provinces	$50,812

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Occupation Outlook

Full Time & Part Time Breakdown

Full Time vs. Part Time Overall

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Full Time in 2018

99%

Part Time in 2018

1%

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Region	Full Time	Part Time
B.C.	99%	0%
Alberta	95%	4%
Saskatchewan & Manitoba	99%	0%
Ontario	99%	0%
Quebec	99%	0%
Atlantic	99%	0%

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Diversity

Education, Training & Experience

•  Valid Driver’s License
•  Experience with estimator software (eg: Mitchell) is an asset
•  Experience with Microsoft Office suite products is an asset
•  Completion of Automotive Collision Estimator course is an asset
•  Training is on-the-job, in class, and/or online
•  Level of experience is usually 1-5 years

On average estimators have

10.2 years of experience

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Avg. Years Experience Breakdown

Less than 1 year 20%

1-5 years 32%

Over Five Years 48%

Avg. Years Experience Breakdown

Experience	Percentage
Less than 1 year	20%
1-5 years	32%
Over Five Years	48%

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