Senior Advisor, System and infrastructure operations, maintenance and development

Desjardins Group; Lévis; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Systems and Infrastructure Advisor to enhance IT efficiency through strategic project leadership. This role involves designing and maintaining computer networks, advising on complex initiatives, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and a strong educational background, with a focus on interpersonal skills and strategic planning. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusion, and enjoy competitive benefits including flexible vacation and a defined benefit pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus

4 Weeks Flexible Vacation

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Group Insurance with Telemedicine

Health and Wellness Expense Reimbursement

Telework Equipment Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in IT.
• Knowledge of French is required, with intermediate English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead specialized development projects impacting the organization.
• Advise clients on strategic project planning and execution.
• Represent the unit before senior management committees.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Planning

Problem Solving

Technical Knowledge

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Job description

As a senior systems and infrastructure operations, maintenance and development advisor, you support IT efficiency by designing, configuring, administering, maintaining and upgrading computer networks, management systems and database servers in accordance with the organization’s needs. You lead and influence practitioners on business relations, development projects and complex, highly innovative strategic initiatives involving multiple sectors. 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 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 for IT infrastructure operations and other matters, 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 your clients and partners to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives

• Develop and update policies, standards, models, IT infrastructure and programs to support your unit’s strategic projects and initiatives

• Identify, analyze and diagnose problems, address 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 you 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

• 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, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Plans and aligns, Strategic mindset, Tech savvy, Trust

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Trade Union (If applicable)

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!

Job Family

Information technology (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-05-14