Advisor, Communications

Desjardins; Saint-Hyacinthe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual bonus

4 weeks flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance incl. telemedicine

Health/wellness expense reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a Communications Advisor to promote projects and programs, manage Desjardins Group and member/client communications, and serve as social media community manager. The role involves advising on internal events, supporting experienced colleagues, and helping develop tools and processes to meet organizational priorities.

The position is a temporary 12-month assignment based in Canada, with responsibilities including designing communications, creating online branding, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or in progress.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues, challenges and needs related to internal event management and production to determine target outcomes.
• Help clients in areas related to your field of expertise in accordance with established parameters.
• Help develop and implement objectives, solutions, policies, programs and action plans.
• Analyze data, assist with studies, help develop recommendations and prepare reports.
• Negotiate standardized contracts with preferred external providers in accordance with established parameters.

Skills

Interpersonal savvy

Action oriented

Business insight

Customer focus

Nimble learning

Education

Bachelor's degree or in progress

Job description

Required

As a communications advisor, you help promote the organization’s projects and programs by designing and developing communications and sharing them within Desjardins Group and with its members and clients. You help establish and promote the organization’s online brand image by creating, managing and updating social and digital media communications and serving as social media community manager. You advise clients and partners to help them manage and produce internal Desjardins events. You support the more experienced professionals in your unit and actively help institute tools for your line of work. You help develop recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You conduct research and preliminary analysis and develop initial outlines of tools and processes. You help solve problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the line of business. You interact with stakeholders working in other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to :

• Diagnose issues, challenges and needs related to internal event management and production to determine target outcomes
• Help clients in areas related to your field of expertise in accordance with established parameters
• Help develop and implement objectives, solutions, policies, programs and action plans
• Analyze data, assist with studies, help develop recommendations and prepare reports
• Negotiate standardized contracts with preferred external providers in accordance with established parameters.

Temporary 12-month position

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

• Bachelor's degree or in progress
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required

Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

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

Communications (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-10-20