Associative Affairs Advisor

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Brome-Missisquoi, QC
Junior
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
The Associative Affairs Advisor enhances the caisse's associative and cooperative presence in the community, supports community engagement, organizes events, and oversees educational activities related to the cooperative model. The role involves collaboration with caisse management and facilitating connections with members and external organizations.
Summary Generated by Built In

The incumbent is responsible for improving various aspects of the caisse's associative and cooperative affairs and for boosting the democratic participation of members and customers. He or she assists caisse managers in developing cooperative, associative and democratic presence in the community. More specifically, you will be required to:

  • Participate in creating guidelines for boosting the caisse’s presence in the community and assist with implementing the ensuing action plan.

  • Participate in planning, implementing and monitoring activities related to associative and cooperative affairs in collaboration with the caisse's general manager and officers.

  • Carry out communication activities and consultations with members and customers for the "associative affairs" and "cooperative affairs" components and represent the caisse in the community.

  • Carry out promotional activities and assist with establishing various programs related to the caisse's associative and cooperative affairs.

  • Oversee educational and promotional activities highlighting the cooperative difference aimed at officers, managers, employees, members and customers, by participating in their orientation and welcome.

  • Oversee aspects of programs aimed at youth clientele by facilitating school and student caisses and by forging and maintaining relationships with the school community.

  • Support general management and officers in their efforts to maintain an active presence and promote the caisse in the community. Assist them in maintaining business relationships with various community organizations and clienteles.

  • Participate in organizing the logistics of various caisse events (e.g. annual general meetings, special meetings), particularly with regard to the "associative affairs" and "cooperative affairs" components.

  • As needed, receive, assess, and recommend sponsorship requests, donations and subscriptions and perform ensuing follow-up activities regarding the level of funding granted. Collaborate on inter-cooperation initiatives.

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.

What you bring to the table

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field

  • A minimum of one year of relevant experience

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

  • Knowledge of French is required

  • Knowledge of communication and facilitation methods, techniques and tools

  • Understanding of the philosophy and fundamentals of financial services cooperatives

  • Knowledge of programs related to the cooperative difference

  • Availability to work evenings and weekends at events

Business insight, Interpersonal Savvy

Trade 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 Family

Communications (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-01-17

The Company
Calgary, AB
40,858 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry and the first according to Bloomberg News

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