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Working at Desjardins as a Customer service advisor

2 m 31 s | Added on March 17, 2022

We asked some of your future colleagues to tell you about their life as an employee at Desjardins. See them in their daily work life. Ready to take on the challenge of becoming an Advisor - Customer Relations Centre?

Working at Desjardins as a Customer service advisor

Note: The information in brackets describes the audio and visual content of the video that is not dialogue or narration.

[Background music]

[Inside an office. A woman is speaking to the camera.]

Mélanie: Hi, I'm Mélanie.

[Inside a room. A woman is speaking to the camera.]

Stéphanie: Hello everyone. My name is Stéphanie.

[Inside an office. A woman is speaking to the camera.]

Jade: My name is Jade Langlois.

[Inside a home. A man is speaking to the camera.]

Yvan: My name is Yvan Sawadogo and it's a good thing that I work for the travel department since I'm a seasoned globetrotter myself.

[On-screen text: Advisor, Customer Relations Centre]

[On-screen text: In what ways is working at Desjardins different?]

[Inside an office. Mélanie is speaking to the camera. On the screen: Mélanie Robert Customer service advisor | AccèsD Granby]

Mélanie: My experience here at Desjardins is one I've never had before. We're a tight-knit group and we support each other. We're always there when each other [sic] need anything .

[Inside a home. Yvan is speaking to the camera. On the bottom of the screen: Yvan W Sawadogo Sales support technician, previously Customer service advisor | Desjardins Financial Security Québec]

Yvan: There's no such thing as a typical profile which is required or even preferred to work at Desjardins. We all come from different backgrounds, different origins. We have different beliefs, and we collaborate, we learn from each other. We work together, and we aim for the same thing which is the well-being of everyone.

[In front of windows. A man is speaking to the camera. On the bottom of the screen: Anas El Ouakoudi Billing agent | Desjardins General Insurance Group Montréal]

Anas: Being myself a member of a visible minority, I always felt respected, listened to here. I've been working with colleagues from different cultures, from all across the world. Basically, it's really part of Desjardins's behaviour to give a chance to everybody.

[On-screen text: What do you love most about your job?]

[Inside an office. Jade is speaking to the camera. On the bottom of the screen: Jade Langlois Billing agent | Desjardins General Insurance Group Montréal]

Jade: One of the things that's really cool about my employer is that there's an amount that's dedicated to global health.

[Jade paddleboards on a lake.]

Jade: They have a budget which is renewed each year, and I personally used mine to buy a paddle board.

[Mélanie is walking her dogs outdoors, speaking to the camera.]

Mélanie: What I like about working at Desjardins is that we have a really great team, and we work well together. Also, it gives me the opportunity to walk every morning with my little puppies. So it's time to enjoy the nice weather.

[Anas is standing in an office kitchen, speaking to the camera.]

Anas: I really like working for Desjardins. It really brings me stability, security, and the social benefits are really great, and also not to forget that I really feel that I make a difference in my position.

[On-screen text: What is the work atmosphere like at Desjardins?]

[A web meeting with many participants.]

[Meeting host: Hi, guys!]

[Meeting participants: Hi!]

[Stéphanie is sitting in a living room, speaking to the camera. On the bottom of the screen: Stéphanie Groulx Customer service advisor | AccèsD Montréal]

Our manager is always there for us, listening to what we need. They are always encouraging us to go and follow the career path that we want.

[Anas walks in front of windows and then stands in front of cubicles.]

This is what you see when you work in Montreal at the Olympic Stadium. It's a really amazing spot to work.

[On-screen text: I don't just answer questions. I offer solutions. There's a difference.]

[On-screen text: Explore our career opportunities. desjardins.com/careers]

[Desjardins logo]

[Desjardins jingle]

End of transcript

Make a difference in people's lives

When you work at one of our call centres, you do much more than answer the phone. You identify our members' and clients' needs and offer them personalized solutions. You also answer their questions about our products and services.

What drives you

  • Taking on challenges
  • Helping others and feeling useful
  • Working in a team
  • Using cutting-edge tools and technology
  • Working in a stimulating environment
  • Developing your career

Your top strengths

  • Empathy and listening skills
  • Communication skills
  • Curiosity
  • Analytical skills
  • Adaptability

Enjoy comprehensive benefits

In addition to career development opportunities and a high level of autonomy, you'll also enjoy these special perks.

  • Possibility of working from home
  • Work-life balance
  • Employer-paid training from day one
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Competitive salary

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