At RONA, over 26,000 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 some 450 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, Lowe’s, Reno-Depot, and Dick’s Lumber banners are always looking for dedicated employees 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 perfect for each other.

Our expectations

Reporting to the Manager, Advertising and Sponsorship, the Specialist, Advertising and Sponsorship, is responsible for the management of a variety of projects aimed at promoting our brands, our product and service selection, as well as our events for our target audiences, all while creating strong and successful brands.

Your role

• Manage large- and small-scale advertising projects (TV, radio, signage, digital, social, etc.), from brief creation to campaign delivery
• Manage video and photo content production projects, as well as CGI projects
• Manage the various sponsorship activities (field activations, contests, advertising, etc.)
• Act as a brand ambassador
• Participate, with the Manager, Advertising and Sponsorship, in the development of communication strategies
• Collaborate daily with the Marketing team, Promotional team, Media team, Content team and Studio team
• Collaborate daily with our different agencies and external partners
• Ensure budgetary follow-ups for various projects

The qualifications we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or marketing (or equivalent)
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position in marketing/communication
• Experience in multidisciplinary project management, as well as in video, radio, print, and digital media
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Parallel interest in advertising creation, brand strategy, marketing in a broader sense, media and consumer research
• Autonomy, thoroughness, proactive attitude, and inquisitiveness
• Ability to work under pressure with short deadlines
• Strong creativity and attention to detail
• Ability to think critically and summarize information
• Experience in retail (an asset)
• Capacity to travel for video or photo shoots (several times a year)

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

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• 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
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all Lowe’s Canada locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Electric car charging stations
• 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!

The masculine generic is used without discrimination and only in order to simplify the text. 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 status protected by law.