Expert advisor, Administration

Desjardins; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

4 weeks vacation

Defined benefit pension

Group insurance including telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins Group is the leading financial cooperative in North America and employs over 52,000 people. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and provide a positive workplace for all.

As an expert administrative advisor in Montreal, you will lead highly complex strategic initiatives, liaise with stakeholders, and act as the business manager for your specialty. French language required; English proficiency valued. The role offers hybrid work and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Eight years of relevant experience minimum.
• Academic specialization in Data Science.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• English proficiency is beneficial due to duties and partner interactions.
• Action oriented, customer focus, nimble learning, organizational savvy, strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence large-scale strategic initiatives.
• Liaise with stakeholders to understand needs and challenges.
• Act as business manager for the specialty and drive delivery.
• Represent Desjardins on initiatives with external partners.
• Design solutions for highly complex needs and coordinate implementation.

Skills

French

English

Action oriented

Customer focus

Strategic mindset

Organizational savvy

Nimble learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Academic specialization in Data Science

Job description

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.

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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
• Academic specialization in Data Science
• Knowledge of French is required
• Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning, Organizational savvy, Strategic mindset

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 Administration (FG)

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.

As an expert administrative advisor, you assist with highly complex strategic initiatives and serve as subject matter leader. You lead and influence large-scale organizational and market initiatives while liaising with stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges. In addition to being the business manager, you represent your specialty on initiatives requiring high-level expertise in a complex field. You’re responsible for strategic, highly innovative, cross-sector projects and initiatives that are operationally and conceptually complex. They require comprehensive analysis and understanding of the organization and line of business. A strategic mindset and organizational savvy are therefore essential. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with stakeholders working in a wide range of other fields. You serve as expert advisor and subject matter expert for senior management and decision-making bodies. You represent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with external partners. More specifically, you will be required to: Complete strategic assessments, develop scenarios and solve unique and complex problems that impact the entire organization Develop and implement business practices that meet clients’ complex business needs while honouring Desjardins’s commitments and acting in accordance with Desjardins’s priorities Design solutions that meet highly complex needs, recommend implementation strategies and priorities, and coordinate the delivery of work Develop implementation oversight mechanisms for innovative solutions you design.