Administrative Assistant

Desjardins

. Carry out secretarial activities, including writing, layout, updating, production and linguistic revision of information documents .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong administrative and secretarial skills, including document production, budget monitoring, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in managing agendas, meetings, and performance evaluations while adapting to various administrative needs.

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Administrative SupportBudget MonitoringDocument ProductionEffective CommunicationFrench Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Document LayoutExpense Account ManagementInventory ManagementPerformance EvaluationMeeting Minutes WritingSales Follow-UpDashboard PreparationLogistical OrganizationProactive Decision-MakingAgenda Management

Soft Skills

Customer FocusInterpersonal SavvyAction OrientedSituational AdaptabilityNimble Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

Trade School Diploma

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carry out secretarial activities, including writing, layout, updating, production and linguistic revision of information documents
Carry out administrative tasks related to internal management, including sales follow-up, dashboards, expense accounts, inventory and material management, and performance evaluations
Support the manager with agenda, calls, emails and mail management and follow-up
Prepare and attend meetings, including management committee meetings; write minutes and follow up on actions
Participate in logistical organization of team meetings, committees, assemblies, travel and public relations activities
Collaborate in annual budget preparation and monitor the budget during the year, including analyzing and justifying variances
Provide administrative and secretarial support to a director or manager reporting to a vice-president
Provide administrative support to other unit members as needed
Help coordinate, plan and prioritize unit management activities
Interact with diverse stakeholders
Make decisions and carry out tasks proactively and independently according to administrative needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Trade school diploma in a related field
A minimum of three years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Ability to communicate effectively and tailor approach as needed
Action oriented
Communicates effectively
Customer Focus
Differences
Interpersonal Savvy
Nimble learning
Plans and aligns
Situational adaptability
Tech savvy

Benefits

Comp & perks

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