Senior Advisor, Strategic Performance

Desjardins; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Health and wellness expense reimburse.

Telework equipment reimbursement

Benefits apply based on eligibility

LI-Hybrid

Job summary

Desjardins in Montreal is seeking a Senior Advisor, Strategic Performance for a 12-month temporary role on the Strategic Advice, Communication and Performance Team. You will coordinate initiatives across the first line of defence, synthesize information and provide recommendations to shape the division’s strategies.

You will analyze ad hoc files, coordinate deliverables, and develop execution plans for the division and executive team. Fluency in French and Microsoft 365 proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience in strategic performance, coordination and/or communications.
• Experience navigating ambiguity and grey areas.
• Experience interpreting performance indicators.
• Experience preparing deliverables for senior management, including executive summaries, presentations and reports.
• Advanced proficiency in French, both spoken and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and PDF tools).

Responsibilities

• Help analyze ad hoc files assigned to your team.
• Coordinate the production of deliverables, ensure content quality and keep various assignments on schedule.
• Develop, coordinate and monitor execution plans for your administrative department, division and executive division.
• Advise and support teams across the division as they position, plan, develop, carry out and follow up on various projects and strategic mandates under your responsibility.
• Identify and analyze issues.
• Report major issues.
• Diagnose issues and make recommendations to decision‑making bodies.
• Represent your unit before senior management committees and decision‑making bodies.
• Help develop structured communications strategies for complex mandates that could have a significant impact on stakeholders.
• Coordinate the division’s governing bodies.
• Help develop and enhance the cross‑sector communications process that supports your division’s strategic projects and mandates.
• Help promote the division’s initiatives in alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic plan and contribute to employee engagement.
• Coordinate and plan quarterly meetings for your administrative department and division.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Coordination

Communications

French language

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

PDF tools

Job description

Temporary 12-month position As a Senior Advisor, Strategic Performance on the Strategic Advice, Communication and Performance Team, you help coordinate initiatives involving the first line of defence. You contribute to designing, strengthening and improving the division’s operational performance and communications processes. You combine your strong ability to synthesize information with analysis and a comprehensive perspective to make recommendations on developing the division’s strategies. Coordination is critical. You interact with many contributors working in a wide range of fields. Interpersonal savvy, the ability to work under pressure and solid organizational skills are essential. You navigate ambiguity, solve problems and make sound decisions in a complex, politically sensitive and changing environment.

More specifically, you will be required to :

• Help analyze ad hoc files assigned to your team.
• Coordinate the production of deliverables, ensure content quality and keep various assignments on schedule.
• Develop, coordinate and monitor execution plans for your administrative department, division and executive division.
• Advise and support teams across the division as they position, plan, develop, carry out and follow up on various projects and strategic mandates under your responsibility.
• Identify and analyze issues.
• Report major issues.
• Diagnose issues and make recommendations to decision‑making bodies.
• Represent your unit before senior management committees and decision‑making bodies.
• Help develop structured communications strategies for complex mandates that could have a significant impact on stakeholders.
• Coordinate the division’s governing bodies.
• Help develop and enhance the cross‑sector communications process that supports your division’s strategic projects and mandates.
• Help promote the division’s initiatives in alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic plan and contribute to employee engagement.
• Coordinate and plan quarterly meetings for your administrative department and division.

• *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.
• #LI-Hybrid

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience in strategic performance, coordination and/or communications
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience in a role requiring you to effectively navigate ambiguity and grey areas
• Experience interpreting performance indicators
• Experience preparing deliverables for senior management, including executive summaries, presentations and reports
• Advanced proficiency in French, both spoken and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and PDF tools)

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, 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!

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.