General Management Assistant

Desjardins; Saint-Boniface; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

4 weeks flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Health and wellness reimbursement

Telework equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking an administrative assistant to support the general manager and caisse managers in scheduling, communications, and meeting coordination. You will take minutes, manage files for committees, and assist with the organization of events and internal communications.

The role requires a trade school diploma and at least three years of relevant experience, with French language proficiency and familiarity with financial services cooperatives.

Qualifications

• Trade school diploma in a related field required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant administrative experience.
• Knowledge of French is required.
• Familiarity with financial services cooperatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the general manager and caisse managers with schedules, calls, emails and mail.
• Coordinate delivery of files to committees and boards.
• Prepare meetings, take minutes, and follow up on actions.
• Organize logistics for events and trainings.
• Support internal caisse communications and meetings.
• Manage documents and update records per current practices.
• Draft, format, and revise information documents from various sectors.
• Retrieve information and support business processes using information systems.

Skills

Scheduling

Meeting coordination

Minutes taking

Administrative support

Education

Trade school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The incumbent supports the general manager and all managers of a medium-sized caisse in carrying out various administrative support and secretarial tasks. Activities include assisting with the planning and coordination of management activities. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Support the general manager and caisse managers in managing and monitoring their schedules, phone calls, emails and mail
• Coordinate the delivery of various files to the Management Committee, Board of Directors, Board of Supervision, Board of Ethics and other committees
• Prepare for and attend various meetings, including those of the Management Committee and the Board of Directors. Take minutes and follow up with any business that arises
• Participate in organizing logistics for various events (e.g. team meetings, committees, general meetings, training courses, telephone conferences, travel, public relations activities)
• Provide support in coordinating internal caisse communications (e.g. employee meetings, annual general meetings, special meetings)
• 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 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 three years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required
• Understanding of the philosophy and fundamentals of financial services cooperatives
• Knowledge of service standards
• Available to work from monday to friday
  Action oriented, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning, Plans and aligns, Situational adaptability

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)

Unposting Date

2026-10-14