The Renaissance team is a community that is devoted to its larger mission, rich in its diversity and extensive experience. To read the message from the President and CEO, click here.
The board of directors is comprised of thirteen volunteer community members and the CEO who is present as a non-voting member. The board members have diverse and complementary skills. They manage the affairs of the organization and exercise the powers established by law.
In 2022-2023, the Board met five times.
“ The economic activity of Renaissance not only helps the planet, but also local people. It is with pride that we invest ourselves in allowing people to find the dignity of employment! ”
Éric St-Arnaud, Chief Executive Officer
“ The economic activity of Renaissance not only helps the planet, but also local people. It is with pride that we invest ourselves in allowing people to find the dignity of employment! ”
Pierre Legault,Special Advisor to the Board
“ It is a joy to help people integrate the workplace and to accompany them in the liberty of choosing their next path. ”
Karine-Katia Cole,Director of Socio-professional Services
“ My greatest enjoyment in working for Renaissance is seeing the continuous evolution of the organization as a leader in the second-hand market and with a goal of changing lives. ”
Benjamin Mercader,Director of Operations
“ To me, being part of the Renaissance team means leveraging my expertise in order to make a difference and help build a better society. ”
Francis Thiboutot,Director of Finance and Information Technology
“ I was looking for an organization that operates on a human level of inclusivity, one that is people-focused and does good for the environment. I am pleased to have found all of this at Renaissance! ”
Director of Property Management
“ Here, humans are at the heart of all of our actions. Renaissance allows me to unite my passion for the consumer experience to an extraordinary mission. ”
Director of Communications and Marketing
“ I like to take care of finding talents for Renaissance, and to make sure that the work environment is suitable for the fulfillment of all. ”
Mouhssine Marrakchi,Director of Human Resources
“ My job involves supporting executive management, and it's a very precious gift when you consider that it enables hundreds of people to find their way again. ”
Zineb Aboussaâd,Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
Participants in the integration program complete a 26-week training course during which they learn a new trade in order to join the job market. With Renaissance, they get the start to a new life.
For more than twenty years, Renaissance has welcomed volunteers who live with a mental or physical disability in its thrift shops, bookstores and distribution centre. Many partner organisations, who oversee and accompany these folks, are associated with Renaissance.
Today, 120 volunteers work with the teams and participants on a daily basis. They contribute wholly to everyday operations (labelling, assembling, stocking merchandise) and convey their joy and good spirits.
