Desjardins
Desjardins
Desjardins is a North American financial cooperative serving individuals, businesses, and communities across Canada. Its offerings span personal and business banking, credit cards, mortgages, loans, savings and investments, and auto and home insurance. The organization combines financial and insurance services with a cooperative model that gives members a role in decision-making, while emphasizing responsible investment, local economic support, community involvement, and youth development.

Administrative Assistant at Desjardins – Montréal Hybrid

Support Desjardins executives and unit operations as an Administrative Assistant in Montréal under a hybrid work arrangement. Coordinate documents, meetings, agendas, deliverables, budgets, and administrative activities.

Description

  • Prepare, revise, update, and format documents for multiple departments
  • Manage internal administrative activities, including sales tracking, dashboards, expense reports, inventory, and performance reviews
  • Support the vice-president with agenda management, correspondence, email, and phone calls
  • Coordinate deliverables for decision-making committees and other governing bodies
  • Organize and attend management committee and other meetings
  • Prepare reports and meeting minutes, then complete required follow-up
  • Manage the unit’s budget cycle, including preparation and variance explanations
  • Provide administrative and secretarial support to the vice-president and unit colleagues
  • Coordinate, schedule, and prioritize management activities

Requirements

  • A trade school diploma in a related discipline
  • At least four years of relevant professional experience
  • Equivalent combinations of relevant qualifications and experience may be considered
  • French-language proficiency is required
  • Strong written French skills
  • Takes initiative and turns plans into action
  • Communicates clearly and effectively
  • Maintains a strong customer focus
  • Respects and values differences
  • Learns quickly and adapts to new information
  • Plans effectively and keeps work aligned with priorities
  • Adapts effectively to changing situations

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with an annual bonus
  • Four weeks of flexible vacation from the first year
  • Defined benefit pension plan offering predictable retirement income
  • Group insurance coverage with telemedicine access
  • Reimbursement for health and wellness costs and telework equipment

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