Advisor, Skills training and competency development
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Remote
- Posted Sep 18, 2026
- 1 position
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- Employment type
- Full-time, Temporary
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Apply by
- Sep 24, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The advisor will conduct needs analysis, develop training programs, and deliver content to support employee development. They will also analyze data, provide recommendations, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement organizational objectives.
Job details
Temporary position for 12 months. As a training and skills development advisor, you assist with needs analysis as well as training development, logistics and delivery. You coach and mentor employees. You advise and assist clients and partners and develop tools, methods and processes. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You propose recommendations, solutions and action plans based on the organization’s objectives and priorities. You share ideas and help solve problems using your analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the line of business. You interact with stakeholders working in other fields. Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to: Diagnose issues, challenges and needs to determine target outcomes Plan, coordinate and deliver employee training. Carry out post-training activities and recommend corrective measures. Help develop, produce, deliver and promote new training programs, solutions and content. Suggest delivery methods Help develop and implement objectives, solutions, policies, programs and action plans Analyze data, 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 two years of relevant experience Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered Knowledge of French is required Business insight, Interpersonal Savvy 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 2026-09-23
What you’ll do
The advisor will conduct needs analysis, develop training programs, and deliver content to support employee development. They will also analyze data, provide recommendations, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement organizational objectives.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in French is required, along with strong business insight and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
• Competitive salary • Annual bonus • 4 weeks of flexible vacation • Defined benefit pension plan • Group insurance • Telemedicine • Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses • Telework equipment
Listed skills
- Data analysis · Preferred
- Coaching · Preferred
- Project management · Preferred
- Process Improvement · Preferred
- Stakeholder Management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Needs analysis
- Training development
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Project management
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal savvy
- Data analysis
- Report writing
- Stakeholder management
- Instructional design
- Process improvement
- Report Writing
- Needs Assessment
- Analytical Skills
- Training And Development
- French Language
- Telehealth
Job areas
- Human Resources
- Education
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
- Director of Competency Development
- Training Consultant
- Training and Staff Development Professionals
- Training and Development Specialists