Senior Advisor, Communications

Desjardins

. Promote the organization’s projects, policies and programs by designing and developing communications and sharing them within Desjardins Group and with its members and clients .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeMontréal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications, project management, and brand development, with a strong focus on digital media and community engagement. Proficient in both French and English, capable of advising on and executing complex initiatives that align with organizational goals.

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Strategic CommunicationsProject ManagementDigital Media ManagementBilingual Proficiency (French and English)Community Engagement

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningPolicy DevelopmentSocial Media ManagementSpeechwritingBrand Development

Soft Skills

Customer FocusInterpersonal SavvyAction OrientedNimble LearningStrategic Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

CommunicationsDigital MediaLinguistic ServicesCommunity ManagementStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote the organization’s projects, policies and programs by designing and developing communications and sharing them within Desjardins Group and with its members and clients
Establish and promote the organization’s online brand image
Create, manage and update social and digital media communications
Serve as social media community manager
Lead complex and innovative development projects and strategic initiatives involving print media, linguistic services and speechwriting
Lead specialized development projects, initiatives and activities that significantly impact the entire organization
Advise clients and partners on positioning, planning, development, execution and monitoring of strategic communications projects and initiatives
Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs supporting strategic projects and initiatives
Identify, analyze and diagnose major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies
Represent the unit before decision-making bodies
Represent Desjardins’s position when making agreements with external partners and organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of six years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Advanced proficiency of French, both oral and written
Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec
Intermediate knowledge of English, both oral and written, 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
Differences
Interpersonal Savvy
Nimble learning
Strategic mindset

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
Accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process