Administrative assistant

RequiredAs an administrative assistant, you help carry out administrative activities for your sector. You provide administrative and secretarial support to a director or manager reporting to a vice-president. You also provide administrative support to other members of your unit as needed. You help coordinate, plan and prioritize your unit’s management activities. You interact with many different stakeholders. You proactively and independently make decisions and carry out tasks in accordance with your superior’s administrative needs. The ability to communicate effectively and tailor your approach as needed is therefore essential.More specifically, you will be required to:Carry out various secretarial activities, including writing, layout, updating, production and linguistic revision of information documents from the various sectorsCarry out various administrative tasks related to internal management (sales follow-up, dashboard, expense account follow-up, inventory and material management, performance evaluations, etc.)Support the manager in the management and follow-up of his/her agenda, calls, emails and mailPrepare and attend various meetings, including those of the management committee. Write up the minutes and ensure the follow-up of these meetingsParticipate in the logistical organization of various events (team meetings, committees, assemblies, travel, public relations activities, etc.)Collaborate in the preparation of the annual budget and budget monitoring during the year (analysis and justification of variances).What we offer*Competitive salary and annual bonus4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first yearDefined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirementGroup insurance including telemedicineReimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.What You Bring To The TableTrade school diploma in a related fieldA minimum of three years of relevant experiencePlease note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be consideredKnowledge of French is requiredAction oriented, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, TrustCurious about Desjardins ? Click hereTrade Union (If applicable)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 FamilyAdministration (FG)Unposting Date2025-10-27