Senior Advisor, Business Continuity

RONA; Boucherville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RONA is seeking a Senior Advisor in Business Continuity to enhance our resilience programs. The role involves conducting assessments, supporting crisis management, and leading initiatives to prepare for disruptions. Join us to contribute to a flourishing organization, and enjoy benefits like career growth opportunities and exclusive employee discounts.

Benefits

Childcare centre

Fitness centre

Employee discounts

Retirement savings plan

Annual bonuses

Student incentive program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in resilience or business continuity.
• Business Continuity or Risk Management Certifications (e.g., ABCP, CBCP).
• Proven ability to develop enterprise-wide continuity strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business impact assessments to identify preparedness gaps.
• Support crisis management and facilitate emergency operations.
• Lead After-Action reviews to gather lessons learned.

Skills

Operational risk management

Crisis management

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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.

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Security, the Senior Advisor, Business Continuity will support, promote, and guide the RONA Business Continuity and Resilience Program. The program’s objective is to ensure that RONA is prepared to continue business operations effectively and efficiently in the event of disruptions and emergency situations, while minimizing negative impacts to its associates, processes, infrastructure, and technology. The incumbent’s responsibilities also include facilitating and supporting crisis management during emergency events.

Your role :

Conduct fact-finding, business impact assessments (BIA) with corporate clients (business unit management) to identify gaps and deficiencies in preparedness and response capabilities; leverage industry standard principles to create, educate, and test the readiness of business units through the creation of business continuity plans; account for dependent operations that may be adversely affected during a disruption

In partnership with the Manager, Corporate Security through engagement and training / educational forums, promote awareness, business unit ownership, and execution of continuity plans across the organization

Provide Business Continuity support for tabletop exercises, from planning through to execution and post exercise, gap analyses and recommended resolution

As needed and directed, support emergency Command Centre operations, supporting severe weather preparation and response activities in Supply Chain, Merchandising, and Corporate / affiliated dealer stores

Lead the After-Action reviews of the post-event and post-storm season to gather and compile lessons learned from business stakeholders to facilitate the evolution of response policies and procedures

Support enterprise-wide crisis and emergency management efforts

The qualifications we are looking for :

A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience in operational risk management, resilience, or business continuity or equivalent combination of education and experience

Business Continuity or Risk Management Certifications such as ABCP, CBCP, CRMP, CRM

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to work independently, lead multiple projects, effectively prioritise, and manage a high volume of tasks, deadlines, requirements, and decisions.

Strong knowledge of business continuity and risk management frameworks

Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise-wide continuity strategies

Demonstrated experience in leading in a crisis

Excellent communication skills (written / verbal) with stakeholder engagement

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.

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