Hiring process
Want to work at Desjardins? Learn about our hiring process, from applying to your first day on the job.
Want to work at Desjardins? Learn about our hiring process, from applying to your first day on the job.
Click the step you're interested in for more information or scroll down to see all the steps.
All our jobs are posted in Workday, our online recruitment system.
It takes at least 15 minutes to apply.
If you don't see a job that interests you, you can submit a general application. We'll contact you if a job opens and we think you'd be a good fit. Just click Introduce yourself: we want to know you! in Workday.
You can create job alerts to be notified when jobs you're interested in become available. Sign in to your Workday account and click Job Alerts in the upper-right corner.
This step helps us find out if your professional interests match up with our needs. It's about 30 minutes long.
This is a video interview and is more of a conversation. It's also a chance for us to evaluate your skills. It's 30 minutes to an hour long.
Some jobs require you to take a test in addition to the interview.
If you're selected for the job, we'll ask you to provide references and undergo routine checks.
If you're not selected, we'll contact you to let you know.
Your manager will present your full compensation package including salary, vacation, health insurance and more. This is the time to ask about pay and benefits.
Here's what you can expect as a new hire:
Working for an organization that puts people first means you get special perks.
From the moment I arrived at Desjardins, I felt appreciated and welcomed. I had a mentor who made sure my work was interesting and I had all the support I needed.
Details about our salary ranges—also called job levels—aren't available to the public. Feel free to ask about them in an interview. If you receive a job offer, this information will be part of your compensation package.
Workday is the online platform where you can view job openings, apply for jobs and track your application. To apply for a job or set up a job alert, you need to create a Workday account.
To create an account:
By signing up for job alerts, you'll get daily or weekly emails with job openings that match your profile.
To create a job alert:
Yes, you can submit your résumé in Workday as a general application. We'll keep it on file so we can contact you about future opportunities that match your profile. But new jobs are posted regularly, so check back often!
It's not required, but it's useful if you want to mention something that's not on your résumé, such as willingness to relocate or a specific motivation.
Yes, and you'll also get an on-screen message confirming your application has been submitted.
You can check your application status in the Candidate Home section of Workday.
It depends on the job you're applying for. Feel free to ask during your interview. Whether you're selected for the job or not, we'll contact you to let you know our decision.