As a senior international cooperative development advisor, you help establish priorities and initiatives pertaining to international cooperative development, sustainability, and governance and social responsibility rule‐making related to the organization's policies and democratic governance (including administration of the board of directors and its sub‐committees). You lead and influence regional economic development projects and complex, highly innovative strategic initiatives involving multiple sectors. You help develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions. Your initiatives require extensive knowledge of your field. You make recommendations on the planning and execution of operationally and conceptually complex projects and initiatives that require comprehensive analysis and understanding of the organization and line of business. Coordination is critical, so you interact with stakeholders working in a wide range of other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. You serve as expert advisor and subject matter expert, as well as resource person and coach for senior management and decision‐making bodies. More specifically, you will be required to:Lead specialized development projects, initiatives and activities that significantly impact the entire organizationAdvise your clients and partners to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiativesDevelop and update policies, standards, models and programs to support your unit's strategic projects and initiativesIdentify, analyze,



diagnose and address major issues and make recommendations to decision‐making bodiesRepresent your unit before senior management committees and decision‐making bodiesRepresent and negotiate on behalf of Desjardins and enter the organization into agreements with external partners and organizationsWhat we offer*Competitive salary and annual bonus4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first yearDefined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirementGroup insurance including telemedicineReimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment* Perks apply based on eligibility criteria.What you bring to the tableBachelor's degree in a related fieldA minimum of eight years of relevant experiencePlease note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be consideredStrong communication skills in both 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 Business insight, Communicates effectively, Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic mindsetEquity, Diversity, Inclusion and AccessibilityAt 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 FamilyCooperative and international development (FG)Unposting Date2026-08-23 #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Advisor, Cooperative And International Development (Montreal)
🏢 Desjardins
📍 Montreal