Senior Advisor, Skills training and competency development

As a senior training and skills development advisor, you assist with needs analysis as well as training development, logistics and delivery. You coach and mentor employees. You lead development projects and strategic initiatives that are complex and innovative. Your initiatives require extensive knowledge of your specialty area. 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 frequently interact with stakeholders working in many other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. You serve as specialist advisor and subject matter expert, as well as resource person and coach for decision-making bodies. More specifically, you will be required to : Advise your clients and partners to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs to support your unit’s strategic projects and initiatives Identify, analyze and diagnose major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies Represent your unit before decision-making bodies Represent Desjardins’s position when making agreements with external partners and organizations. 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 six years of relevant experience Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered Knowledge of French is required Action oriented, Ambiguity, Business insight, 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 Human resources (FG) Unposting Date 2026-09-8

You will lead complex training and skills development projects while providing strategic advice and coaching to stakeholders. Additionally, you will develop policies and represent the organization before decision-making bodies and external partners.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of six years of relevant experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage complex strategic initiatives.

• Competitive salary • Annual bonus • Flexible vacation • Defined benefit pension plan • Group insurance • Telemedicine • Health and wellness expense reimbursement • Telework equipment

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Policy developmentPreferred
• Decision MakingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• CoachingPreferred
• Project managementPreferred
• Stakeholder ManagementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Needs analysis
• Training development
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Strategic planning
• Project management
• Stakeholder management
• Interpersonal savvy
• Policy development
• Decision-making
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Business insight
• Customer focus
• Strategic mindset
• Action Oriented
• Experimental Learning
• Planning
• Needs Assessment
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Training And Development
• French Language
• Innovation
• Telehealth
• Coordinating

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Director of Competency Development
• Training Consultant
• Training and Staff Development Professionals
• Training and Development Specialists

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 9, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week