Senior Recovery Claims Adjuster - Property Claims

Oakville, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

$72,000–$90,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Pursue and assess recovery opportunities, primarily through property-claims subrogation, while also handling automobile subrogation and property salvage. Manage reserves, expenses, records, and claims closure, direct legal counsel, and participate in litigation, mediations, pre-trials, and court proceedings as required.

Job details

Experience Aviva Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence. At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most. The opportunity We are currently recruiting for a Senior Recovery Adjuster with a focus on Property Claims recoveries. The purpose of this role is to investigate, evaluate, negotiate and settle recovery opportunities for both personal and commercial, focusing on subrogation of property claims as well as subrogation on automobile claims and property salvage. What You’ll Do Actively pursue recovery opportunities in the form of subrogation Recognize, investigate, quantify and negotiate recovery potential Responsible for controlling external expenses while ensuring delivery of superior Customer service to all stakeholders Maintain the recovery database and claims financial records through the process of recording claims Maintain adequate reserves Prompt expense payments, and accurate closing of claims. Direct Counsel in recovery pursuits Participate in litigation reviews, settlement conferences, mediations and other legal disposition programs Attend mediation, pre-trials and court when required What You’ll Bring Minimum of 1 years' experience in Property Claims handling is mandatory 2-5 years of experience in Subrogation Recovery is essential Good oral & written skills Ability to make timely decisions Good negotiating skills Ability to work in cross functional teams Great customer service skills Well organized Ability to Multi Task Good computer skills Basic building construction knowledge an asset Enrollment in CIP Classes an asset Experience/Skills Preferred: Guidewire, Xact Analyst, Litigation What You'll Get The salary band for this position ranges from $72,000 - $90,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity. Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities. Hybrid flexible work model. Outstanding career development opportunities. We’ll support your professional development education. Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year. Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion. Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health. This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally. Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of property claims handling experience and two to five years of subrogation recovery experience. Strong communication, negotiation, decision-making, customer service, organization, multitasking, computer, and teamwork skills are required; CIP enrollment and basic building construction knowledge are assets.