RONA among the best employers in the Greater Montréal area in 2024
The company ranks in the list published by Mediacorp for the fourth consecutive year
Boucherville, Québec, March 13, 2024 – RONA inc., one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers operating or servicing some 425 corporate and affiliated stores under different banners, has been named one of Montréal’s Top Employers for the fourth consecutive year. First organized in 2006 by Mediacorp, who also publishes Canada’s Top 100 Employers every year, this annual regional competition celebrates employers in the Greater Montréal are who stand out in their industry by offering an exceptional work environment.
For 2024, companies were chosen according to their commitment to improving employees’ quality of life by providing experiences that enrich their daily lives. These organizations are also recognized for creating a working environment that fosters a work-life balance, so that everyone can pursue their passions and commitments.
“What I like about RONA is what I accomplish every day and the support I receive from my colleagues and management,” says Jean Belley, Sales Advisor at RONA Pierrefonds. After spending over thirty years in a financial institution, Jean retired and returned to the job market with RONA.
To rank among Montréal’s Top Employers, companies are reviewed on eight criteria:
- Workplace
- Work atmosphere and social activities
- Benefits (health, financial, and family)
- Vacation and time off
- Employee communications
- Performance management
- Training and skills development
- Community involvement
“At RONA, the possibilities are endless, and there’s a place for anyone who wants to help customers realize their dream projects. We provide employees with all the tools they need to develop professionally and we offer growth opportunities to those who show an interest in developing their knowledge and careers,” says Kathie Deneault, Vice-President, Human Resources. She also adds that “RONA believes that differences are an invaluable strength and is highly committed to diversity and inclusion.”
The Spring Hiring Campaign is underway
In anticipation of the busiest season of the industry, RONA recently launched its Spring Hiring Campaign. The company is looking for passionate candidates who want to learn, pass on their experience, and share their passion for gardening, decorating, backyarding, barbecuing, renovation, and more.
To learn more about career opportunities at RONA and the Spring Hiring Campaign, visit ronainchiring.ca.
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About RONA inc.
RONA inc. is one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers headquartered in Boucherville, Québec. The RONA inc. network operates or services some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores under the RONA+, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber banners. With a long and rich history, RONA inc. supports Canadians in their home improvement and construction projects since 1939. To achieve this, the company relies on a team of 22,000 employees, to whom it strives to provide an inclusive workplace where everyone is invited to contribute. RONA inc. is one of the Montréal region Top Employers since 2021. As a result of its ongoing efforts in sustainable development, the company was also awarded the Stratégie de développement durable Mercure in 2022 and is recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers. To learn more about the company, visit the website www.ronainc.ca.
About 2024 Montréal’s Top Employer competition
First published in 2006, Montréal’s Top Employers is a special designation that recognizes employers in Greater Montréal that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Employers were evaluated by the editors at Canada’s Top 100 Employers using the same criteria as the national competition: (1) Physical Workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere and Social; (3) Health, Financial and Family Benefits; (4) Vacation and Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training and Skills Development; and (8) Community Involvement. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offer the most progressive and forward-thinking programs. The annual competition is open to any employer with its head office in Greater Montréal; employers of any size may apply, whether private or public sector.
About Mediacorp Canada Inc.
Founded in 1992, Mediacorp Canada Inc. is the nation’s largest publisher of employment periodicals. Since 1999, the Toronto-based publisher has managed the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, which includes 18 regional and special-interest editorial competitions that reach over 15 million Canadians annually through a variety of magazine and newspaper partners, including The Globe and Mail. Mediacorp also operates Eluta.ca, one of Canada’s largest job search engines, which reaches millions of job seekers annually and features editorial reviews from the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project.