Administrative assistant, Administration

As an administrative assistant, you help carry out administrative activities for your sector.You provide administrative and secretarial support to a senior executive leading a business line or major support function. You also provide administrative support to other members of your unit as needed. You actively help coordinate, plan and prioritize your unit’s management activities.Your work involves complex relationships and business priorities. You interact with a wide variety of 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 secretarial tasks (draft, revise, update and format documents for various departments, etc.)

• Carry out internal administrative tasks (sales tracking, dashboards, expense reports, inventory management, performance reviews, etc.)

• Help your superior manage their agenda, mail, emails and phone calls

• Consolidate and coordinate deliverables for decision-making bodies containing confidential, strategic information

• Plan and attend management committee and other meetings. Draft reports and minutes and follow up as needed

• Help organize event logistics (meetings, travel, public relations activities, etc.)

What we offer*

• 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

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

• General college diploma in a related field

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Knowledge of French is required.

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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.

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