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Senior Advisor, System and infrastructure operations, maintenance and development
Desjardins Group
Montreal
Hybrid
CAD 80,000 - 100,000
Full time
Job summary
A leading financial cooperative is seeking a Senior Advisor for System and Infrastructure Operations in Montreal. This role requires deep expertise in IT operations and the ability to lead impactful projects. Responsibilities include advising on strategic initiatives and developing policies to support organizational goals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least eight years of relevant experience. Knowledge of French is required. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and flexible vacation.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum of eight years of relevant experience.
- Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Lead specialized development projects that significantly impact the organization.
- Advise clients to help them plan and execute strategic projects.
- Develop policies and standards to support strategic initiatives.
- Identify and analyze problems, making recommendations to decision-makers.
- Represent the unit before senior management committees.
Skills
Education
Job description
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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
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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.
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Job Family
Information technology (FG)Unposting Date
2025-08-11Desjardins 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.
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