Department:  Claims, Freehold

Reporting to:  Manager, Claims Field Unit

Type of Position:  Full Time, Permanent (1)

Location:  Home Office, Greater Toronto Area/Central Ontario

Responsibilities: 

• Provide technical and warranty advice to vendors, builders, consultants, and homeowners regarding warranty related issues
• Conduct inspections and meetings with our external clients and make rulings and decisions on freehold and condominium unit issues on behalf of Tarion
• Issue Work/Settlement Schedules, set and adjust reserve as required 
• Authorize contract and monitor contractor progress
• Represent Tarion as a witness at the License Appeal Tribunal
• Provide fair, timely, quality and consistent service to home buyers, owners, vendor/builders and their agents and other stakeholders and clients
• Represent Tarion at Builder’s Associations and public outreach activities

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 year construction related diploma from a community college
• 3 - 5 years construction related experience – preferably in freehold residential construction methods
• Excellent negotiating, time management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• A comprehensive and working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and construction practices in Ontario
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team within a dynamic environment
• Above average computer skills in Microsoft Office and Internet environment
• An individual who has strong observation and problem solving skills
• An out-going self starter with the ability to make decisions based on practical building knowledge
• Valid Class ‘G’ drivers license and reliable transportation is essential
• Access to High Speed Internet connection at home is essential

Application Submissions & Deadline:

Please submit a covering letter and resume with vacancy code FCR715 to:

careers@tarion.com

Human Resources
Tarion Warranty Corporation
5160 Yonge Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M2N 6L9
Fax (416) 229-3852