Administrative Assistant

Desjardins

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

Posted 9/24/2026full-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 schedules, organizing meetings, and providing support to management 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 OrganizationAgenda ManagementBudget Analysis

Soft Skills

Action OrientedCustomer FocusNimble LearningSituational AdaptabilityEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Trade School Diploma

Industry Keywords

Administrative TasksStakeholder InteractionTeam MeetingsPublic Relations ActivitiesManagement Committee Meetings

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 account follow-up, inventory and material management, and performance evaluations
Support the manager with the management and follow-up of their agenda, calls, emails and mail
Prepare and attend meetings, including management committee meetings; write minutes and ensure follow-up
Participate in the logistical organization of team meetings, committees, assemblies, travel and public relations activities
Collaborate in preparing the annual budget and monitoring the budget during the year, including analysis and justification of variances
Provide administrative and secretarial support to a director or manager reporting to a vice-president and support other unit members as needed
Help coordinate, plan and prioritize unit management activities
Interact with diverse stakeholders and independently make decisions and carry out tasks 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
Action oriented
Communicates effectively
Customer Focus
Differences
Nimble learning
Plans and aligns
Situational adaptability

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