Communications Advisor

Desjardins; Boucherville; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness

Telework equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a Communications Advisor to support caisse managers in shaping, improving and delivering internal and external communications. You will develop annual activity plans, advise on strategies, monitor outcomes and maintain the organization’s positive image.

With a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of relevant experience, you’ll lead sponsorships, oversee events, coordinate messaging, and manage social media content to engage members, clients and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of French is required and written French is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop the caisse’s annual communications activities plan within the allocated budget.
• Advise managers in developing, improving and implementing communications solutions, programs and tools.
• Assist in developing and monitoring the communications action plan (internal and external).
• Maintain Desjardins Group’s positive image and monitor service quality.
• Assist in sponsorship requests, donations and subscriptions and follow up on funding.
• Oversee the organization of caisse events and draft speeches; produce the annual report.
• Moderate social media communities and draft informational content for publication.
• Collaborate on ad placement mandates and merchandising proposals.

Skills

Communications

French language

Public speaking

Stakeholder management

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

The incumbent supports and advises caisse managers in developing, improving and implementing communications solutions, practices, programs and tools. More specifically, you will be required to :

• Develop the caisse’s annual communication activities plan based on the allocated budget. Provide recommendations to managers regarding strategies and communication activities targeting various clienteles, community organizations, officers and employees in order to meet their needs for visibility and raise their appeal. Assist managers in carrying out these activities.
• Advise managers in developing, improving and implementing communications solutions, programs and tools.
• Assist in developing, monitoring and implementing the communications action plan (internal and external), in line with Desjardins Group’s targeted results and strategic orientations.
• Maintain the caisse’s and Desjardins Group’s positive image by identifying potential risk and inform the caisse’s general management and the various partners involved. Monitor activities related to service quality for members and customers (e.g. surveys, processing complaints).
• Receive, assess, and recommend sponsorship requests, donations and subscriptions and perform ensuing follow-up activities regarding the level of funding granted. Assist the manager in negotiating sponsorship, donation, and subscription agreements. Assist in producing the caisse’s social responsibility report.
• Oversee the organization of various caisse events, including logistics and the writing of speeches (e.g. annual general meetings, special meetings) and produce the annual report.
• Analyze, select and ensure the quality of communication vehicles intended for members and customers (e.g. letters, mass mailings). Produce and disseminate a variety of information (e.g. intended for local newspapers as well as internal communications).
• Support caisse representatives in maintaining business relationships with various clienteles and community organizations. Assist with organizing events for customers and community organizations (e.g. information sessions, conferences, school caisse activities).
• Moderate social media communities: draft informational content for publication (e.g. advertising, video) and ensure the overall relevance and coherence of comments and interactions.
• Identify needs and perform follow-up activities regarding ad placement mandates in collaboration with the various involved partners. Follow up on Desjardins Group merchandising proposals (e.g. ordering promotional material for all caisse sites, posters).

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 in a related field
• A minimum of four yearsof relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required
• Command of written French
  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!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Communications (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-09-17