At RONA, our employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA and Dick's Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You've got the talent? We've got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You'll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you're looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match.

Our expectations:

Reporting to the Senior Director, Capital Assets & Project Management Office, you will be responsible for change-management practices at RONA. You will work in close collaboration with representatives from our various business units and your role will involve training them. You will develop and implement strategies, action plans and efficient tools in change management/communication as part of project deployments.

Your role:

Supporting, advising and training business unit leaders on best practices in change management. Implementing the appropriate tools to promote exchanges and project success.

Planning, developing and implementing change-management and communication strategies that are efficient, simple and easy to operationalize in our service centres, distribution centres and stores across the country. Supporting the implementation of new processes, roles, teams and applications as part of multiple project deployments.

Planning, coordinating and producing all key deliverables in change management and communication. Conducting stakeholder analyses and all required detailed high-level impact analyses. Producing and coordinating transition plans and evaluations related to change awareness for impacted employees.

In collaboration with organizational communications, planning, coordinating and producing all communication deliverables (written, electronic, workshops, meetings, webcasts, etc.).

Planning training activities for users.

Defining and following up on key success factors throughout the program.

Conducting post-mortems after deployments.

The qualifications we are looking for:

University degree in business administration or a related discipline, combined with 10 years of professional experience in change management or organizational development, working with large-scale projects in major companies. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Expertise in organizational change-management and communication methodologies. PROSCI change management certification is a strong asset.

Proven ability to understand business challenges and needs to translate them into concrete actions.

Skills in coaching, problem solving and consulting with leaders on various levels.

Proven ability to respond rapidly to the unexpected and to changing priorities.

Exceptional teamwork skills in a high-pressure environment.

Proficiency in Office: Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel.

By joining the RONA family, you'll enjoy many benefits, such as:

A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers

A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children

A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations

Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA banners)

Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.

Electric car charging stations

Career growth opportunities within the company

An inclusive and safe working environment

Promotion of work-life balance

An employer that is involved in the community

And much more!

If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.