Director, rona foundation

RONA; Boucherville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare centre

Employee discounts

Electric car charging stations

Fitness centre

Telemedicine access

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

RONA Foundation is seeking a strategic Director to lead philanthropic operations and drive community impact. You will oversee fundraising, communications, and stakeholder engagement, reporting to the VP of Communications and the Foundation Board.

The role requires 10+ years in philanthropy, strong Excel skills, and bilingual fluency. You’ll coordinate budgets, events, and cross‑functional collaboration with internal teams and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• At least 10 years’ experience in organizational management and philanthropy.
• Fluent in French and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Foundation’s philanthropic operations.
• Develop and plan the Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign strategy.
• Promote the Foundation and increase its visibility among stakeholders via website, newsletter, social media, press relations.
• Act as the Foundation’s spokesperson.
• Represent the Foundation at charity events.
• Manage the Foundation’s annual Golf Day and other fundraising activities.
• Ensure effective management of human and financial resources.

Skills

Excel and MS Office

Autonomy and adaptability

Multitasking / manage multiple proj.

Bilingual: French & English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Administration/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Donna donation platform

Job description

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 Vice President, Communications, as well as the RONA Foundation Board of Directors, the incumbent will play a key role in the Foundation’s strategic direction. The Director of the RONA Foundation will develop philanthropic strategies and oversee their implementation to maximize the Foundation’s social impact in the communities served by RONA. Through their leadership, they will play a decisive role in centering social responsibility within the organization and ensuring that the Foundation’s actions prioritize concrete and lasting benefits for our communities.

Your role

• Lead the Foundation’s philanthropic operations.
• Develop and plan the Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign strategy.
• Promote the Foundation and increase its visibility among stakeholders by developing high-impact communications strategies (website, newsletter, social media, press relations, ad placements, etc.).
• Act as the Foundation’s spokesperson.
• Represent the Foundation at charity events.
• Manage the Foundation’s annual Golf Day in collaboration with the events coordinator and all other fund raising activities.
• Ensure effective management of human and financial resources.
• Manage the Foundation’s budget and fundraising goals.
• Participate in board meetings.
• Manage the donation and registration platform (Donna).
• Manage relations with non-profit organizations and partners.
• Analyze requests from organizations and make recommendations.
• Monitor organizations’ activities and measure the impact of the Foundation’s contributions.
• Collaborate with all internal RONA stakeholders (e.g., legal, finance, internal and external communications, store communications, marketing, affiliated dealers).
• Collaborate and negotiate with vendors and suppliers.

The skills we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree relevant to the position (e.g., Administration, Marketing, Communications)
• At least 10 years’ experience in organizational management and philanthropy
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office tools
• Autonomy, drive, and excellent adaptability
• Written and spoken bilingualism (French and English)
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of store operations (an asset)

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.
• Access to the GreenShield+ telemedicine platform, including virtual consultations with healthcare professionals and pharmacy services
• 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.