Contract

Librarian

Renaud-Bray

Renaud-Bray

201-500 employees

Operates francophone book retailers and e-commerce

No salary listed

Montreal, QC, Canada

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • A secondary-school diploma is required.
  • One to two years of experience in retail and/or customer service is required.
  • Customer-service aptitude, interpersonal skills, and good communication are required.
  • Broad general knowledge and a strong interest in literature are required.
  • The ability to stand throughout the day and lift and move boxes is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide customer service in accordance with Renaud-Bray's established standards.
  • Display products according to established guidelines and maintain order in the aisles.
  • Keep knowledge of the book and culture sectors up to date and share it with employees and managers.
  • Participate in product returns, transfers, and receiving.

Renaud-Bray is a bookstore chain that operates 33 stores in Quebec, runs an online shop, and manages two distribution centers, forming the largest Francophone bookstore network in North America. Customers access products through both physical locations and the e-commerce platform, with orders fulfilled from distribution centers to stores or directly to customers. The company differentiates itself by its focus on French-language books and a broad omnichannel presence, offering job opportunities across warehouses, stores, and the head office. Its goal is to sustain rapid growth while providing a dynamic, career‑friendly environment and expanding its reach for passionate readers.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1965

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What believers are saying

  • DeSerres expands Renaud-Bray beyond books into higher-frequency creative consumables.
  • Place Ste-Foy rebranding from Archambault to Renaud-Bray strengthens local Quebec City share.
  • The 2024 acquisition gives cross-selling leverage across books, art, framing, and stationery.

What critics are saying

  • CBC reported Laurier Québec closed May 2, 2026 after an 18-month strike.
  • Quebec tribunals ruled bad-faith bargaining, union interference, and strikebreaking against Renaud-Bray.
  • Amazon, Indigo, and shrinking mall traffic pressure the physical-store model every quarter.

What makes Renaud-Bray unique

  • Renaud-Bray bought DeSerres in 2024, adding 28 stores and art supplies.
  • It dominates Quebec French-language books with Archambault and Paragraphe under Blaise Renaud.
  • Its omnichannel cultural retail footprint spans books, music, art supplies, and stationery.

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Benefits

Training Programs

Employee Discounts

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Company News

Newswire
Oct 1st, 2024
RENAUD-BRAY GROUP ACQUIRES DESERRES

/CNW/ - The Renaud-Bray group, the undisputed leader in the book and cultural recreation sector, is proud to announce its acquisition of DeSerres, a...