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 10/22/2026full-timeLévis • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communication and brand management, with a strong focus on social media and digital media communications. Proven ability to lead complex projects and initiatives while advising senior management and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic CommunicationSocial Media ManagementProject LeadershipBilingual Proficiency in French and EnglishStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementDigital Media CommunicationBrand OptimizationPolicy DevelopmentText Drafting

Soft Skills

Customer FocusInterpersonal SavvyAction OrientedNimble LearningPlans and Aligns

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Industry Keywords

Strategic InitiativesCommunity ManagementStakeholder CoordinationDecision-Making BodiesOrganizational Impact

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 by creating, managing and updating social and digital media communications
Serve as social media community manager
Lead and influence development projects and complex, highly innovative strategic initiatives
Draft texts that represent the organization's position
Help develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions
Make recommendations on the planning and execution of operationally and conceptually complex projects and initiatives
Interact and coordinate with stakeholders across a wide range of fields
Serve as expert advisor, subject matter expert, resource person and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies
Lead specialized development projects, initiatives and activities with organization-wide impact
Advise partners, the business sector, Desjardins support functions and the caisse network on positioning, planning, development, execution and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives
Develop and update policies, standards, models, programs and recommendations regarding Desjardins brand optimization
Identify, analyze and diagnose major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies
Represent the 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Proficiency in advanced French, both oral and written
Advanced proficiency 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
Plans and aligns
Strategic mindset
Vision and purpose

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