Administrative Assistant

The perfect symbiosis between an administrative assistant and their manager isn't a myth! Our recruitment team is dedicated to finding the right fit for you in the organization and helping you build your own Desjardins history. A career in administrative support at Desjardins is an opportunity to work with collaborative, people-focused managers every day. It also means putting your organizational skills and initiative to good use. As an employer that cares about the careers of its employees, Desjardins offers you a wide range of possibilities for fulfilling daily work as well as scope to grow based on your professional interests. Since administrative support covers a wide range of business areas, there's definitely a suitable spot for you! More specifically, you will be required to :

• Provide administrative support to one or more managers, such as follow-up emails, scheduling, expense account management and room reservations

• Carry out a range of secretarial tasks (draft, update and format documents and presentations, etc.)

• Plan and attend management committee and other meetings

• Help prepare, coordinate and organize events (team meetings, committees, meetings, travel, public relations activities, etc.) 

• Serve as the team's resource person for administrative and operational matters.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS/DEP) in administrative support or another relevant field

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Advanced oral and written communication skills in French

• Proficiency in IT tools and the Office 365 suite (SharePoint, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, Forms, Oracle)

We don't offer you just a job. We offer you job satisfaction. #DesjardinsDifference

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Administration (FG)