Join Desjardins International Development (DID)
At DID, we put your expertise and human qualities to full use. Our jobs in Quebec and abroad are a rewarding opportunity to help build a better world.
DID: Making a real difference
Each of our specialists brings years of experience and considerable expertise to one of our areas of financial inclusion. They often speak three languages and have a background in finance or banking. Our mission: Support populations’ economic empowerment.
Jobs in Quebec
Use your expertise and dedication to advance various international development initiatives from our head office in Quebec.
Jobs abroad
Travel abroad and put your skills to work in the field. We have about 20 seasoned professionals in other countries on multi-year assignments.
Why work at DID?
Help change the world
You have the skills and commitment to help people improve their living conditions and get the services they need.
Advance your career
International development means learning from colleagues around the world, working abroad on short- or long-term assignments, and stepping outside your comfort zone.
Join a team of open-minded individuals
Our teams have diverse perspectives and life experiences that drive creativity and strengthen our approach.
Reach your full potential
Choose work that lets you make a difference and build your strengths in a positive, innovative environment.
Team up to go further
Take your skills to the next level with a team committed to making a positive impact.
An employer that puts people first
Be part of an organization where you can thrive at work and in your personal life:
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Annual bonus based on the organization’s performance
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Telemedicine
- Group insurance plan
- Reimbursement of physical and mental health expenses
- Professional development
Build your career at DID
Jean-Xavier Escot
Practice Leader, Business Development Services
“My career has been shaped by advanced studies in administration, a 24-year career in finance, including 7 years as an account manager at Desjardins, and proficiency in several languages. Since 2012, the year I joined the DID team, I've shared my know-how in nearly a dozen countries in Africa and Latin America, supporting inclusive finance institutions in their activities to finance and support agricultural and business entrepreneurs.”
Lori Brabant-Hudon
Project Manager
“Ever since I studied educational technology in the early 2010s, I dreamed of working in international development. I first participated in the development of Desjardins's financial education programs in Quebec, then joined the DID team in 2017: my dream was coming true! Today, after more than 25 missions in 10 countries and a 2-year stay in Vietnam, my work still brings me as much satisfaction every day.”
FAQ
DID staff
We’re looking for people who have:
- Solid expertise in a field related to finance
- Several years of experience in a financial institution, in an advisory role or working on projects
- Relevant education or training
- Strong command of French, as well as English and/or Spanish
- International work experience (for some positions)
Consultants
DID is an executing agency that responds to calls for tender issued by major international financial backers, who have specific expectations of our organization.
Although the qualifications we’re looking for vary from one project to the next, we usually look for:
- More than eight years of microfinance experience
- Active participation in major projects funded by international backers
- Work experience or multiple assignments in developing countries
- Thorough knowledge of beneficiaries’ financial needs
- Understanding of development aid issues and priorities
DID’s head office is a French-speaking environment located in Lévis, Quebec. You must be able to speak and write in French to communicate with your colleagues.
Our international contracts usually run for 24 months, but financial backers ultimately decide on the duration of assignments.
We sometimes offer internships at our head office or in the countries where we work. Since internship opportunities are limited, the best way to stay informed is to follow DID on Facebook external link to site or LinkedIn external link to site.
Although DID doesn’t offer regular volunteer overseas assignments, there are times when we need help with our technical assistance activities. In these cases, volunteers are given an opportunity to share expertise acquired during their professional career.
Our volunteers are generally pre-retirees, retirees or experienced members of a professional association who are willing to give two to four weeks of their time to carry out support missions abroad.