Executive Protection Advisor

As a physical security advisor, you help strengthen the organization's security posture by planning, rolling out and overseeing best practices for executive protection. You play a key role in protecting Desjardins Group’s senior management. You actively help develop the Desjardins Group Security Office's strategic directions, while ensuring their alignment with organizational objectives. You’re involved with complex and sensitive mandates, where your judgement, discretion and expertise in physical security are essential. You interact with key players at various levels of the organization. Your interpersonal skills, diplomacy and excellent judgment are needed to effectively navigate sensitive situations. More specifically, you will be required to: Ensure the physical protection of senior management during trips, activities and events. Plan security measures and coordinate with key players to harmonize protection agendas Analyze risks related to senior management’s activities and draft appropriate security scenarios Produce executive analysis reports including strategic and operational recommendations. Diagnose physical security issues, risks and needs and propose concrete solutions. Advise the business sectors on personal security issues. Collaborate on awareness and training initiatives for external partners Help improve executive protection practices through monitoring and continuous improvement. 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 College diploma in a related field A minimum of four years of relevant experience Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered Significant experience in physical security, including executive protection Experience drafting executive reports, strategic analyses and security scenarios Knowledge of French is required Intermediate advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients Proficiency in written and verbal communication in situations requiring diplomacy and discretion Knowledge of sound risk management and security planning practices Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning #LI-Hybrid Trade Union (If applicable) 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! Job Family Security (FG) Unposting Date 2025-09-25 Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first. The jobs you found aren’t the right fit? Introduce yourself: we want to know you!