Senior Advisor, Health and Safety

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.

Function description:

• Hybrid Position (3 days on-site/store visits - 2 days remote work)

• The person will be responsible for all stores in Québec.

• Travel is required to visit stores across the province of Quebec.

• The selected candidate must reside in the Greater Montreal area.

Supports the management and stores within RONA Operation, Asset Protection & Safety. Activities include developing health and safety strategies and policies to meet business needs; planning, administering and reviewing activities concerned with health & safety along with the development and implementation of health & safety learning materials and programs to reduce injuries and accidents.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the implementation, management and continuous improvement of an effective and efficient Health and Safety Program for RONA. This includes responsibility for leading a Health and Safety Leadership Culture among business leaders that will foster leadership behaviors to reduce injuries and accidents within the workplace.

Responsabilities

• Actively promote and support the establishment of a safety culture that focuses on influencing behaviour across all business units.

• Ensure that all RONA locations and banners are in compliance with the various regulations and legislation concerning health and safety.

• Support the implementation of health and safety programs and policies by influencing and collaborating with management teams.

• Actively contribute to projects by the Health and Safety team.

• Take part in activities to keep up to date in the field and apply business intelligence to RONA.

• Ensure the delivery of H&S training and education

• Participate in and support Joint Health and Safety Committee activities

• Conduct site reviews to ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements.

• Monitor work accidents with an objective of the identification of “root cause” and prevention.

• Partner with the presence management team to ensure there is follow-up to any work-related injuries and the prevention of future occurrences

• Track exemptions issued by business and regulatory authorities

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

• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children (Remove if not applicable)

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

• Electric car charging stations

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers

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

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

• Career growth opportunities within the company

• An inclusive and safe working environment

• Promotion of work-life balance

• An employer that’s 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.