Administrative assistant, Administration
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
As 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 sectors
- Carry 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 mail
- Prepare and attend various meetings, including those of the management committee. Write up the minutes and ensure the follow-up of these meetings
- Participate 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 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 three years of relevant experience
- Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
- Advanced proficiency in French, both spoken and written
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!
Trade Union (If applicable)
Job Family
Administration (FG)Unposting Date
2026-10-16More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide administrative and secretarial support to a director or manager and other unit members, including managing schedules and communications, preparing documents, and coordinating meetings and events. Support internal management activities such as sales tracking, expense and inventory follow-up, performance evaluations, and annual budget preparation and monitoring.
Requirements
A trade school diploma in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience are required, though equivalent combinations of qualifications and experience may be considered. Advanced spoken and written French proficiency is required, along with effective communication, planning, adaptability, and customer focus.
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Secretarial Support
- Written Communication
- Document Editing
- Calendar Management
- Email and Call Management
- Meeting Coordination
- Minute Taking
- Event Logistics
- Budget Monitoring
- Expense Tracking
- Inventory Management
- Planning and Prioritization
- Effective Communication
- Customer Focus
- French Language Proficiency
Benefits
- Annual Bonus
- Flexible Vacation
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Group Insurance
- Telemedicine
- Health and Wellness Expense Reimbursement
- Telework Equipment Reimbursement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Management & Leadership
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Administrative Support
- Secretarial Support
- Document Writing
- Document Layout
- Document Production
- Linguistic Revision
- Internal Management
- Sales Follow-Up
- Dashboards
- Expense Accounts
- Inventory Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Calendar Management
- Meeting Minutes
- Management Committee
- Event Coordination
- Travel Coordination
- Budget Preparation
- Budget Monitoring
- Variance Analysis
- French
- Hybrid Work