Administrative Assistant

4 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada Desjardins Full time

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.

Job Level

NV-05

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.

General Information on the Position

Main Responsibilities- Carry out various secretarial activities, including drafting, layout, updating, production and linguistic revision of information documents from the various sectors- Carry out various administrative tasks related to internal management (sales tracking, dashboard, expense account tracking, inventory and material management, performance appraisals, etc.)-
- Prepare and attend various meetings, including those of the management committee. Draft minutes and take responsibility for any follow-up action required- Participate in the logístical 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).

Other working conditions- Workplace: Position located in Levis or Mississauga depending on the applicant selected. The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work- Number of job available : 1

**Qualifications**:
- Trade school diploma in a related field- A minimum of three years of relevant experience- Administrative experience

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered.- For vacant positions available in Quebec, please note that knowledge of French is required.

Specific knowledge- Proficiency in Office 365 apps (Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint and OneNote.)- Advanced computer skills- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures- Knowledge of Workday (an important asset)- Strong communication skills in French and English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients.

Desjardins Cross-sector skills

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Key competencies for the job

Communicates effectively, Plans and aligns, Situational adaptability

Work Location

3 Robert Speck Parkway Mississauga

Trade Union

Non Syndiqué

Unposting Date

2024-02-8

Job Family

Administration (FG)

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country. It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management, services for businesses of all sizes, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital, and secure, leading-edge virtual access methods.



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