Brand Statement:

Rev Up Your Career at CARSTAR Calgary Blackfoot in Calgary, Alberta!

Join a team where progress isn’t just a goal, it’s the culture we live and breathe. As part of a family-owned and operated automotive group, CARSTAR Calgary Blackfoot embraces Kaizen —‘continuous improvement’— as the driving force behind how we operate. We are always evolving to deliver an exceptional experience for our customers, strengthen opportunities for our employees, and support the communities in which we work.

At CARSTAR Calgary Blackfoot, you’ll step into a fast‑paced, forward‑thinking environment where your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and your work fuels a culture of excellence. If you're passionate, driven, and ready to accelerate your career, this is the place for you.

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As part of the Kaizen Automotive Group, CARSTAR Calgary Blackfoot is proud to be able to empower our associates with a supportive workplace and access to the benefits they need along their professional journey to feel happy, healthy and valued. Full‑Time employees enjoy a robust benefits package, including:

• Competitive Compensation
• Dental & Extended Health Coverage
• Company Pension
• Paid Time Off
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Vehicle Purchase & Service Discounts
• Paid Professional Development
• Company‑Wide Appreciation Events
• And SO MUCH MORE!

Overview:

Position Summary

The Internal Collision Estimator is responsible for assessing collision damage and creating accurate repair estimates specifically for internal dealership repairs, including service department referrals, used-car reconditioning, warranty-related repairs, and OEM-certified work. This role works closely with the collision center team, service advisors, parts departments, and used-vehicle managers to ensure all repairs meet OEM standards, timelines, and cost expectations. A strong understanding of OEM repair procedures, estimating systems, and internal dealership operations is essential.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive vehicle inspections for internal repairs, including service customer damage, warranty-related repairs, and used vehicle reconditioning.
• Develop detailed, accurate estimates using approved estimating systems (CCC, Mitchell, Audatex).
• Ensure all repair plans follow strict OEM repair procedures and certification requirements.
• Communicate with internal dealership departments (service, used vehicles, parts) to review repair needs, timelines, and cost expectations.
• Coordinate with the parts department to verify parts availability, pricing, and order status.
• Work closely with collision center technicians to confirm scope of work, repair feasibility, and necessary supplements.
• Maintain complete and accurate repair documentation, internal communications, and estimate updates.
• Assist with quality control checks to verify repairs were completed accurately and in accordance with OEM guidelines.
• Support internal workflow efficiencies to minimize vehicle downtime and maximize shop productivity.
• All other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience as a collision estimator, body shop appraiser, or related collision repair role (OEM dealership experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of collision repair processes, OEM repair procedures, and industry estimating standards.
• Proficiency with estimating platforms such as CCC, Mitchell, or Audatex.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly with internal dealership teams.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple internal repair requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

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Posted Salary Range: CAD $42,000.00 - CAD $0.00 /Hr.