Administrative assistant, Administration

Temporary 12-month position

As an administrative assistant, you help carry out administrative activities for your sector. You provide administrative and secretarial support to your unit’s managers and employees. You help coordinate and plan your unit’s management activities. You draw on your ability to communicate effectively and tailor your approach as needed to carry out your tasks. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Help managers plan and coordinate management activities and manage their agendas, calls, emails and mail. 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.).
• Produce documents (reports, minutes, statistics, balance sheets, 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.

What you bring to the table

• Trade school diploma in a related field
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Knowledge of French is required

Action oriented, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, 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!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Administration (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-09-21