Rona to cut 180 jobs in Quebec, 300 total across Canada

Rona plans to cut 300 jobs in Canada, including 180 in Quebec, as part of a restructuring aimed at “adjusting its operating model.”

In a statement, the Boucherville-based company explained that they are seeking to “simplify operations and eliminate inefficiencies created in recent years.”

In Quebec, 115 positions will be terminated at the Boucherville head office, while 25 will be cut as part of a “realignment of in-store resources.”

In March, Rona will close the day-to-day operations at its Terrebonne distribution centre, which will see 40 employees losing their jobs.

The Calgary distribution centre will also close its doors in October.

“Such decisions are never taken lightly, but we are convinced that these changes will make Rona a stronger company for years to come,” said the company in a press release.

Last June, the hardware store announced it was cutting 500 jobs, citing the “current economic slowdown.”

Rona has 425 corporate and affiliated shops across the country, operating under the Rona, Réno-Dépôt, Lowe’s and Dick’s Lumber banners.

This report by La Presse Canadienne was translated by CityNews.