Senior Advisor, Communications

Desjardins Group; Lévis; Sur place; CAD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

4 weeks vacation

Defined benefit pension

Group insurance with telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Desjardins Group is seeking a senior communications advisor to lead complex, strategic communications initiatives and projects. The role requires coordinating with senior management, partners and multiple business sectors to promote Desjardins’ projects, policies and programs.

You will manage online branding, social media communications and serve as a subject matter expert, guiding decision-making with extensive industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in advanced French and English required.

Responsabilités

• Lead specialized development projects and initiatives that significantly impact the organization.
• Advise partners and Desjardins support functions to position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects.
• Develop and update policies, standards, models and recommendations for Desjardins brand optimization.
• Identify, analyze and diagnose major issues and provide recommendations to decision-making bodies.
• Represent the unit before senior management committees and decision-making bodies; negotiate on behalf of Desjardins with external partners.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across diverse fields to ensure coordinated execution of initiatives.

Connaissances

French (Advanced)

English (Advanced)

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Description du poste

As a senior communications advisor, you help promote the organization’s projects, policies 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 lead and influence development projects and complex, highly innovative strategic initiatives involving the drafting of texts that represent the organization's position. You help develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions. Your initiatives require extensive knowledge of your field. You make recommendations on the planning and execution of operationally and conceptually complex projects and initiatives that require comprehensive analysis and understanding of the organization and line of business. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with stakeholders working in a wide range of other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. You serve as expert advisor and subject matter expert, as well as resource person and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies.

More specifically, you will be required to:

• Lead specialized development projects, initiatives and activities that significantly impact the entire organization
• Advise partners, the business sector, Desjardins support function and the caisse network to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives.
• Support your unit’s strategic projects and initiatives by developing and updating policies, standards, models, programs and recommendations regarding Desjardins brand optimization
• Identify, analyze and diagnose major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies
• Represent your unit before senior management committees and decision-making bodies
• Represent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with external partners and organizations.

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 we bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

Proficiency in advanced french, both oral and written advanced proficiency of English, both oral and written 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, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Plans and aligns, Strategic mindset, Vision and purpose Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

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)

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.