Coordinator, Environmental Handling Fees (Ecofees)

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:

Do you have an interest in the environment, natural rigor, and enjoy diving into data? Join our team as an Ecofee Coordinator and actively contribute to RONA Inc.'s environmental compliance across Canada.

The Ecofee team is responsible for ensuring compliance to environmental provincial regulations and more specifically, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs, which refer to provincial regulatory frameworks that provide funding for the recovery of end-of-life packaging and products to keep them out of landfills.

Reporting to the person responsible for the Ecofee department, the Ecofee Coordinator will be responsible for helping to ensure and maintain RONA’s environmental compliance. His/her primary mandate will be to keep product classification up to date. Specifically, he or she must determine if products sold within RONA store network are obligated to provincial environmental regulations. To do so, he or she will need to develop its knowledge of provincial environmental laws and regulations and become familiar with the different provincial recycling organizations. In addition, he or she will need to keep informed of upcoming regulations and regulatory changes. Finally, he or she will have to communicate with the recycling organizations in order to apply the regulatory requirements to the products.

Your role:

• Classify products periodically for content and packaging.

• Assist the merchandising team in their ecofee inquiries.

• Provide information to update cash register systems to adjust eco-fees charged to consumers.

• Work with recycling organizations to determine regulatory requirements.

• Communicate with suppliers to ensure the data collection to determine the regulatory status of their products.

• Collect and analyze data required for classification.

• Prepare internal communications for eco-fee updates and regulatory changes.

• Ensure collaboration with different organizations, suppliers and departments.

The qualifications we are looking for:

• Technical or university degree.

• Personal interest in the environment and/or sustainable development.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

• Experience in data analysis.

• Master of the Office suite tools, above all Excel.

• Initiative and attention to detail.

• Demonstrates autonomy, team spirit and great rigor.

• Communications skills in order to communicate effectively with internal and external clients

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

• 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

• 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.