General Manager's Assistant

The person holding this position at Desjardins Chomedey supports the general manager and the president of the Board of Directors of a large credit union in various administrative and secretarial support activities. Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and tracking the general manager's and the president of the Board of Directors' schedule, calls, emails, and mail, according to established priorities. Following general instructions, you will handle certain requests of various natures.
• Reviewing, consolidating, and compiling strategic documents. Establishing priorities and formulating the necessary recommendations for the delivery of these documents.
• Coordinating the delivery of various files to the management committee, the Board of Directors, the Board of Supervision and Ethics, or any other committee.
• Preparing and assisting at various meetings, including those of the management committee and the Board of Directors. Writing minutes, reports, and ensuring follow-ups.
• Participating in the logistical organization of various events (e.g., committees, annual general meeting, public relations activities, employee activities, recognition evenings).
• Managing the training of directors.
• Providing administrative support for certain internal communication activities at the Credit Union (e.g., employee meetings, annual general meeting, special assembly) and in associative life activities.
• Performing various administrative tasks related to internal management (e.g., sales tracking, dashboard, expense account tracking, inventory and equipment management, performance evaluations).
• Managing documentation and updating files related to the general management (e.g., filing, purging, conservation, and tracking of strategic files), according to established practices and rules.
• Performing various secretarial activities, including writing, layout, updating, production, and linguistic revision of information documents for the general manager.
• Providing support to the general manager and the president of the Board of Directors in information research, operational processes, and information systems.
• Identifying risk situations and notifying the General Manager and the reference person at the Federation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation after the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that ensures a predictable and stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance plan including telemedicine services
• Reimbursement of health, well-being, and telework equipment expenses
• *Benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.*
• #LI-Hybrid

What you will bring to the table

• Professional studies diploma (DEP) in an appropriate discipline
• At least four years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required
• Knowledge of French orthography and grammar
• Knowledge of the philosophy and operation of a financial services cooperative
• Knowledge of service standards

Communicate effectively, Plan and coordinate, Adapt to situations Equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to welcoming all individuals, considering and valuing them for who they are, enriching ourselves with their differences and uniqueness, and, most importantly, offering them a work environment where they will feel at home. For us, discrimination, in any form, is a zero-tolerance policy! We believe in the importance of our teams reflecting the diversity of our members, our clients, and the communities we serve.

If you need assistance to make the recruitment process or the position more accessible, please let us know. Accommodations will be offered to those who request them at any stage of the recruitment process.

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Administration (GF)

Closing date 2026-08-17