Parcours de développement MBA

The Parcours MBA: A development plan to help you reach new heights!

💚About Desjardins – Life and Health Insurance

The Life and Health Insurance Zone is a place where you’ll find all of the Desjardins products and services that set out to protect the financial security of groups and individuals when it matters most. That includes individual insurance (life, health, disability), group benefits and retirement savings, as well as independent distribution (including partner networks and entities like IDC and Worldsource). Led by Chantal Gagné, Executive Vice-President, Life and Health Insurance, and President and Chief Operating Officer of Desjardins Financial Security, the LHI Zone supports more than 5 million members, clients and partners across the country, drawing on the expertise of more than 4,500 employees.

Our ambition is clear: To be the Canadian leader when it comes to the member/client experience. To reach this goal, we’re making a conscious effort to apply our actuarial rigour, data analysis and digital technology skills, along with a highly compassionate, people-focused approach to product development, claims, preventive healthcare and the modernization of our customer journeys. In this environment, our Parcours de développement MBA employees will have a chance to make swift contributions to high-impact initiatives across multiple sectors.

👉Your mandate: 

Your talent will be put to good use as you contribute to your host team’s diverse and exciting projects and work with professionals in the above-mentioned sectors. You’ll serve as an advisory analyst in a Parcours de développement designed to help highly skilled professionals develop an integrated vision of the organization’s main sectors.

For the first two years, you’ll be given different assignments, such as:

• Identifying and analyzing issues, performing diagnostics and issuing recommendations to decision-making bodies

• Helping to identify operational risks and opportunities for improvement within your unit

• Contributing to the development and monitoring of cross-sector initiatives

Once you complete the two-year development path, you’ll have all the tools needed to pursue a promising career in one of Desjardins’s business segments, according to your interests and the needs of the organization.

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What you need to succeed

• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, the ability to build relationships and quickly adapt to fast-paced work environments that are always in flux

• Be a self-starter with a curious mind and excellent analytical skills

• The ability to create strong ties with others in a proactive manner and demonstrate flexibility

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

• Be enrolled in a Master of Business Administration program and have completed at least 30 out of 45 credits

• Knowledge of French is required

• Advanced proficiency in English

Next steps

👉 Please include the following documents with your application:

• Your résumé

• Your most recent transcript

• Your answers to the three following questions:

  • Briefly describe your educational background and career goals. (max. 400 words)

  • Describe your achievements (professional, academic or extracurricular) and any activities you’re involved in that highlight your leadership qualities. (max. 300 words)

  • How will Desjardins’s Parcours de développement MBA help advance your career and personal goals? Why do you want to participate? (max. 300 words)

IMPORTANT: When you submit your application, please upload all your documents (résumé, transcripts and cover letter) during the second step (Mon expérience) in the Curriculum vitae drop-off box at the bottom of the page.

This is the only time you’ll be able to upload your documents, so make sure you have everything ready when you apply. You won’t be able to edit your application or add more documents once you’ve submitted it.

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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