Administrative Assistant, Caisse

Desjardins Group; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A key administrative role supporting a small-sized caisse is available at a financial services cooperative. The successful candidate will assist in management activities, produce essential documentation, and ensure smooth logistics for various events. Candidates need a trade school diploma, two years of relevant experience, and fluency in French, to thrive in this hybrid position offering competitive salary and attractive benefits.

Benefits

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required, along with understanding of spelling and grammar.
• Professionalism and an ability to adapt to different situations.

Responsibilities

• Support management activities, including planning, coordinating, and tracking schedules.
• Produce documents like reports and balance sheets.
• Manage inventory and conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Planning and Scheduling

Attention to Detail

Professionalism

Education

Trade school diploma in a related field

Job description

The incumbent supports the general manager and/or the manager(s) of a small-sized caisse in carrying out various administrative support and secretarial activities, as per managers' detailed instructions. He or she assists with carrying out management activities, as needed. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Support the general manager and/or the manager(s) in planning and coordinating management activities and input and track scheduling information. Follow up on phone calls, emails and mail for managers.

• Produce various documents (e.g. records, minutes, reports, statistics, and balance sheets).

• Participate in organizing logistics for various events (e.g. team meetings, committees, general meetings, training courses, telephone conferences, travel, public relations activities).

• Perform various internal management administrative tasks (e.g. tracking sales, maintaining the scorecard, monitoring expense accounts, managing inventory and equipment, conducting performance evaluations).

• Manage documents and update records related to various sectors (e.g. filing, purging and storage) in accordance with current practices and regulations.

• Perform various secretarial duties including drafting, formatting, updating, creating and revising the language of information documents generated by various sectors.

• Support the general manager and/or managers in retrieving information, carrying out business processes and using information systems.

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 two years of relevant experience

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

• Knowledge of French is required

• Knowledge of French spelling and grammar

• Understanding of the philosophy and fundamentals of financial services cooperatives

• Understanding of telephone protocol

• Knowledge of service standards

• Professionalism and attention to detail

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

2025-08-4