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Administrative Assistant
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- Full-time
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Desjardins

Administrative Assistant

Montreal, QC, Canada
Complexe Desjardins Montréal, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

As an administrative assistant, you help carry out administrative activities for your sector. You provide administrative and secretarial support to a vice-president. 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 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 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
Coordinate the preparation of deliverables for decision-making bodies
Plan and attend management committee and other meetings. Draft reports and minutes and follow up as needed
Handle the unit's budget process. Carry out budget preparation activities and identify and explain variances.

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

Trade school diploma in a related field
A minimum of four years of relevant experience
Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Proficiency of French , both oral and written

Action oriented, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Plans and aligns, Situational adaptability

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

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!

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Job Family

Administration (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-11-13

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Responsibilities

The administrative assistant provides secretarial and administrative support to a vice-president and the unit, including managing agendas, correspondence, and meetings. They are also responsible for coordinating management activities, handling budget processes, and preparing various reports and deliverables.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a trade school diploma in a related field and a minimum of four years of relevant experience. Proficiency in French, both oral and written, is required for this role.

Skills

Administrative support
Secretarial tasks
Agenda management
Budget preparation
Report drafting
Sales tracking
Inventory management
Performance reviews
Communication
Planning
Prioritization
Decision making
Stakeholder management
Budgeting
Document formatting

Benefits

Competitive salary
Annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation
Defined benefit pension plan
Group insurance
Telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses
Telework equipment

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Keywords

Administrative Assistant
Secretarial
Budgeting
Agenda Management
Reporting
Dashboards
Inventory Management
Expense Reports
Performance Reviews
Stakeholder Management
Hybrid Work
Telemedicine
Pension Plan
Administrative Support
Document Formatting

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