Practice leader, Management support and expertise support

Caisse Desjardins de l'Anse de La Pocatière

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Montréal Until 10/5/2026 6+ years exp First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

As practice leader, you support your unit’s manager by providing subject matter expertise to practitioners. You coordinate and mentor a group of experienced professionals and assist with management activities. Your initiatives require extensive knowledge of your specialty area. You lead and serve as integrator on innovative, large-scale initiatives. 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. A strategic mindset, organizational savvy and sound decision-making skills are therefore essential. Coordination is critical, so you frequently interact with stakeholders working in many other fields. You lead and serve as subject matter specialist to teams and decision-making bodies. More specifically, you will be required to:

  • Develop your practice area and serve as its leading expert
  • Produce and organize complex work and deliverables
  • Provide expert support and mentoring with respect to analysis, strategy development, personalized approaches and case management
  • Help professionals in your unit develop their skills
  • Help plan and manage your unit’s priorities and assign employees to projects and initiatives. Assign initiatives and requests and make sure they are completed
  • Ensure that practices, processes, methodologies and tools are used properly and efficiently to achieve your unit’s objectives

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, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, 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!

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Job Family

Management support and expertise support (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-08-12
About this role

Summary

Lead and coordinate management support initiatives, mentor professionals, and support strategic organizational projects.

Job title

Practice leader, Management support and expertise support

Experience level

6+ years

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

financial services

Location requirements

Montréal, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

subject matter expertisementoringproject coordinationstrategic planningstakeholder interaction

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

managementstrategymentoringproject managementorganizational
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Montreal, QC, Canada

On-site City