Administrative assistant

Desjardins Group; Granby; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking an administrative assistant to provide comprehensive support to management and coordinate various activities within the unit. The role involves secretarial tasks, agenda management, and logistical organization of events, all while offering competitive benefits including a defined pension plan and flexible vacation. Candidates should have a trade school diploma and relevant experience, with proficiency in French required.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Other combinations of qualifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Carry out various secretarial activities including document production and revision.
• Support the manager in managing their agenda, calls, and emails.
• Prepare and attend meetings, writing up minutes and ensuring follow-up.

Skills

Communication

Planning and alignment

Situational adaptability

Education

Trade school diploma in a related field

Job description

As an administrative assistant, you help carry out administrative activities for your sector. You provide administrative and secretarial support to a director or manager reporting to a vice-president. You also provide administrative support to other members of your unit as needed. You help coordinate, plan and prioritize your unit’s management activities. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Carry out various secretarial activities, including writing, layout, updating, production and linguistic revision of information documents from the various sectors

• Carry out various administrative tasks related to internal management (sales follow-up, dashboard, expense account follow-up, inventory and material management, performance evaluations, etc.)

• Support the manager in the management and follow-up of his/her agenda, calls, emails and mail

• Prepare and attend various meetings, including those of the management committee. Write up the minutes and ensure the follow-up of these meetings

• Participate in the logistical organization of various events (team meetings, committees, assemblies, travel, public relations activities, etc.)

• Collaborate in the preparation of the annual budget and budget monitoring during the year (analysis and justification of variances).

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

• Trade school diploma in a related field

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience

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

• Knowledge of French is required

Communicates effectively, Plans and aligns, Situational adaptability

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Trade Union (If applicable)

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.

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Job Family

Administration (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-06-5