Technician, Legal affairs

Desjardins; Montreal West; Vor Ort; CAD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus

4 weeks vacation

Defined benefit pension

Group insurance including telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Desjardins in Montreal, Canada is seeking a Legal affairs technician to support the organization’s legal interests. You will conduct technical studies, prepare reports, and coordinate legal activities across the unit, drawing on decision-making processes and standardized tools.

The role requires French language proficiency and strong analytical skills. The position is temporary for 14 months with a competitive salary, annual bonus, generous vacation, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Qualifikationen

• General college diploma is required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of French is required; English proficiency is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Carry out specialized technical studies, research and analysis on legal topics.
• Provide technical support for tasks, projects and complex operational issues.
• Assist the unit’s legal staff with initiatives and help plan and coordinate legal activities.

Kenntnisse

French language

English proficiency

Ausbildung

General college diploma in a related field

Jobbeschreibung

Required

As a legal affairs technician, you help protect the organization’s legal interests by providing technical support to make sure that its rights are protected and obligations are met. You may be responsible for one or more sub-specialties, such as contested matters and the Office of the Corporate Secretary (ethics and professional conduct, official registries, meeting minutes, the general meeting, etc.). Your role includes providing discipline‑specific support to your unit’s activities, initiatives and processes. The ability to tailor your approach as needed is therefore essential. You research and analyze processes, information management and data processing. You draw on your sound decision‑making skills to solve technically complex problems and recommend ways to change or adjust methods and procedures to make them as effective and efficient as possible. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Carry out specialized technical studies, research and analysis on legal topics. Serve as resource person for the submission of solutions and action plans
• Provide technical support for tasks, projects and complex operational issues
• Assist your unit’s legal staff with their initiatives and help them plan and coordinate legal activities. Prepare and draft reports, documents, summaries and technical notes
• Follow up with practitioners and decision‑making bodies as required. Forward files in accordance with the established process
• Help practitioners follow your unit’s standards and processes and use its tools and systems.

Temporary position for 14 months.

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

• General college 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
• 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, Customer Focus, Decision quality, Differences, Nimble learning, 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!

Job Family: Legal Affairs (FG)