Apply now

Posted 10 days ago

Senior Advisor, Generative AI Adoption and Integration

@ Desjardins Technology Group

Lévis, Quebec

HybridFull-time8+ years experience
Apply now
SIGNALS

Overview

Desjardins Technology Group is hiring a Senior Advisor, Generative AI Adoption and Integration to lead the P&C insurance IT division's adoption of generative AI, from strategy and governance to use-case evaluation and training. The role is full-time and hybrid, requires at least eight years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree, and requires knowledge of French. The posting offers a competitive salary and annual bonus, four weeks of flexible vacation, a defined benefit pension plan, and group insurance.

Responsibilities:

  • Définir la vision et la feuille de route de l'IA générative
  • Assurer la gouvernance et évaluer les bénéfices par des KPI
  • Identifier et évaluer les cas d'usage à fort potentiel
  • Diriger la communauté des champions IA de la division
  • Concevoir et animer des activités de formation et de sensibilisation

Requirements summary:

  • Baccalauréat dans un domaine connexe
  • Minimum de huit ans d'expérience pertinente
  • Expérience dans l'amélioration des pratiques TI avec l'IA
  • Connaissance du français requise
  • Maîtrise des écosystèmes TI, Agile, DevSecOps et assurance qualité

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Retirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · workday

Employer posting date
2026-10-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-29
Source record updated
2026-11-05

These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.

Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience8+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesFrench, English
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Wellness

Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.

Desjardins Technology Group

Saved company profile

Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.

Full company description

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive distribution network, online platforms and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world's strongest banks according to The Banker magazine, Desjardins has some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry and the first according to Bloomberg News.

LinkedIn followers
379,882
People associated on LinkedIn
43,673
Reported office locations
  • 100, rue des Commandeurs, Lévis, Québec G6V 7N5, CA
  • 11 King St W, Toronto, ON M5H 4C7, CA
  • 110 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0T1, CA
  • 1 Complexe Desjardins, Montreal, QC H2X, CA
Business categories
  • Banking
  • InsurTech
  • Insurance
  • Financial Services
Other recorded names
  • Desjardins
Specialties
  • Services financiers
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest cooperative financial group in the world, with assets of $435.8 billion as at March 31, 2024. It was named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine and by Mediacorp. To meet the diverse needs of its members and clients, Desjardins offers a full range of products and services to individuals and businesses…

FieldValue
IndustryBanking
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersLévis, Québec
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesServices financiers
Open jobs on Jobsy79
LinkedInView page
Job description

As a senior advisor, generative ai adoption and integration, you lead the P&C insurance IT sector’s adoption of emerging and generative AI technologies by defining and implementing strategies, practices and tools, tracking their benefits and supporting their integration into IT and business processes. You play a key role in the AI strategy of the Property and Casualty Insurance IT Division. You anticipate technological developments, structure long-term approaches and support the cultural shift and operational transformation, while remaining aligned with Desjardins Group’s AI directions. More specifically, you will be required to:

  • Strategy and governance
    • Helping define the vision, directions and road map for integrating generative AI technologies and improving the software development life cycle (SDLC)
    • Ensuring governance, monitoring performance and evaluating the benefits of initiatives using key performance indicators (KPIs)
    • Acting as the Property and Casualty Insurance IT Divisionliaison for cross-sector AI initiatives and bodies
  • Identifying and framing opportunities
    • Identifying and evaluating high-potential use cases based on their business value, risks and feasibility
    • Developing approaches, frameworks and best practices to promote the effective use of generative AI technologies
    • Contributing to the implementation, scaling and reproducibility of initiatives to maximize their value
  • Support and skill development
    • Leading the Division’s AI champions community and ensuring alignment with organizational directions
    • Designing and facilitating activities for diverse audiences to raise awareness, provide training, support adoption and demonstrate value
  • Monitoring and innovation
    • Continuously monitoring emerging technologies and assessing their potential for integration within the organization
    • Collaborating with stakeholders to promote the adoption of generative AI practices and solutions

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.

#LI-Hybrid


What you bring to the table

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
  • Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
  • Experience improving IT practices with AI
  • Knowledge of French is required
  • Proficiency with IT ecosystems, Agile practices, DevSecOps and quality assurance
Action oriented, Communicates effectively, 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!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Information technology (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-11-16

Similar jobs

  • Senior advisor, it security

    Boucherville, QC

    Olymel S.E.C.

    10+ YOECandidates need a university degree in cybersecurity, computer science or a related field, and at least 10 years of senior IT security experience. Experience with industrial or OT security and a CISSP certification are assets.

    CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Fortinet, Armis, Proofpoint

  • Advisor, Business

    Montréal, QC +6
    Full Time

    Federation Caisses Desjardins

    2+ YOECandidates need a college diploma in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience, though other combinations may be considered. Knowledge of French is required, along with strong interpersonal skills and a customer focus.

    Advisor, Procurement and purchasing

    Lévis, QC +1
    HybridFull Time

    Federation Caisses Desjardins

    2+ YOEFederation Caisses Desjardins needs a candidate with a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience, plus French and intermediate English. Strong analytical skills and interpersonal savvy are expected.

    Senior Advisor, Business strategies

    Lévis, QC +1
    HybridFull Time

    Federation Caisses Desjardins

    6+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least six years of relevant experience, and must know French. Strong interpersonal skills, a strategic mindset and the ability to coordinate stakeholders across fields are essential.

    Advisor, Member/client sales and service

    Montréal, QC
    Full Time

    Federation Caisses Desjardins

    1+ YOECandidates need a college diploma in a related field and at least one year of relevant experience, though other combinations may be considered. French is required, along with advanced English.

  • Senior Advisor, Pricing of products and services

    Lévis, QC +1
    HybridFull Time

    Desjardins Securities

    8+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in a related field, at least eight years of relevant experience (other combinations may be considered) and knowledge of French. Strong interpersonal skills and a strategic mindset are essential.

    Senior Advisor, Pricing of products and services

    Lévis, QC +1
    HybridFull Time

    Desjardins Securities

    8+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in a related field, at least eight years of relevant experience (other combinations may be considered) and knowledge of French. Strong interpersonal skills and a strategic mindset are essential.

  • Advisor, Digital Investing, BMO SmartFolio

    Manitoba +9

    Bank of Montreal

    4+ YOECandidates need four years of relevant industry experience or a post-secondary degree or diploma, plus completed core proficiency for investment registration such as CSC, CPH or CIRE. Strong communication, listening and time management skills are needed, and French and English are preferred.

    Onboarding, Sales, CSC, Communication skills, Time management

Locations & environments

Locations

All of CanadaRemote · Hybrid · On-site · Field

Pro tip: add remote jobs to widen your search.

Exclude locations

Workplace type

Company jobs in these results

These are this company’s jobs loaded in your current search. The company may have more openings.