Advisor, Cooperative and international development

As an international cooperative development advisor, you help make decisions on initiatives and priorities associated with international cooperative development, sustainability, governance, and social responsibility rules related to the organization’s policies and democratic governance (including the administration of the board of directors and its sub-committees). You advise and assist clients and partners as part of activities related to governance, caisse network/Desjardins component associative and cooperative life, sustainability and the performance dialogue. You recommend solutions to improve or optimize standards, policies and programs. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You prepare recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You help solve complex problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of your line of business. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with stakeholders working in other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Diagnose issues, challenges and needs related to sustainability and associative, democratic and cooperative life to determine target outcomes
• Develop and help implement goals, solutions and action plans
• Support your unit, clients and partners
• Analyze information, conduct studies, make recommendations and write reports. 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
• Bachelor's degree 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
• Knowledge of French is required Action oriented, Business insight, Communicates effectively, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Plans and aligns, Strategic mindset 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 Cooperative and international development (FG) Unposting Date 2026-10-28