Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
CRE is responsible to manage end-to-end process of planning, development, and delivery of initiatives across Canadian Region from inception and development of strategy, approval of design & planning, transactions, project delivery and integration with end-user workplace experience.
The role will have direct oversight and management of service partners and suppliers to ensure program success and that controls are in place to manage risk for RBC and serve as key interface between key business unit leads and Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Centres Of Excellence (COEs) ensuring business requirements are anticipated and represented in development of regional strategies & in execution of key programs and related projects.
The role will ensure governance throughout program delivery aligns with RBC framework and the project/program remains within approved Scope, Schedule and Budget and support the CRE portfolio objectives of enabling the core business, managing costs, and mitigating risks
What will you do?
Strategic
- Strive to maximize space utilization and flexibility, minimize costs, support brand awareness, contribute to innovative solutions and superior client service and experience
- Manage & optimize Canadian portfolio based on lease events, market opportunities and business requirements
Planning
- Provide real estate expertise, strategy and direction on all major property initiatives in Canadian Region
- Influence and align the organization to optimize the benefits and reduce the risks to be derived from operating in real estate office properties in Canadian Region
Transactions
- Support businesses in securing or renewing leases and property agreements leveraging the Transaction COE
Program/Project Delivery
- Accountable for the delivery of major/strategic RBC CRE program initiatives in Canadian Region
- Establish and monitor quantitative standards of performance, and provide timely project, program executive summaries, as well as appropriate internal management reporting, metrics and key information
- Develop business cases and prepare Project Charters and PAR documents to support initiative spending
Operations
- Delivery and oversight of major/strategic projects and initiatives ensuring that quality, delivery, process requirements, deliverable timelines and value-added services are incorporated and strategic objectives are delivered while adhering to approved funding
- Establish cross-platform collaboration for major projects and strategic initiatives, thereby ensuring maximum benefit to RBC, and cross-platform alignment with respect to CRE standards and practices.
Risk
- Review and maintain Canadian portfolio to minimize risk exposure to RBC
- Provide governance, management oversight and reporting in relation to delivery of initiatives
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Strong leadership
- 7 -10 years of experience in Corporate Real Estate with at least 5 years in large scale program and project management
- Proven knowledge of all aspects of program and project management processes including estimating, tendering, scheduling, interpreting design drawings, construction practices, value engineering, alternative procurement methods
- Strong strategic and financial business acumen
- Strong client focus and responsive to business goals
- Exceptional client relationship, client management, and consultation skills required
Nice-to-have
- Well established in building, developing and leading teams of professionals
- Experience in managing outsourced vendor relationships
- Ability to forecast and prepare budgets, Impact & influence in global, matrixed organizations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, Strong organizational and presentation skills
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- A world-class training program in financial services
- Flexible work/life balance options
- Opportunities to do challenging work
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Adaptability, Budgeting, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Long Term Planning, Program Management, Resource Management, Team Management, Vision Alignment
Additional Job Details
Address:
BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-09-29
Application Deadline:
2025-10-21
Note**:** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
I****nclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
CRE is responsible to manage end-to-end process of planning, development, and delivery of initiatives across Canadian Region from inception and development of strategy, approval of design & planning, transactions, project delivery and integration with end-user workplace experience.
The role will have direct oversight and management of service partners and suppliers to ensure program success and that controls are in place to manage risk for RBC and serve as key interface between key business unit leads and Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Centres Of Excellence (COEs) ensuring business requirements are anticipated and represented in development of regional strategies & in execution of key programs and related projects.
The role will ensure governance throughout program delivery aligns with RBC framework and the project/program remains within approved Scope, Schedule and Budget and support the CRE portfolio objectives of enabling the core business, managing costs, and mitigating risks
What will you do?
Strategic
- Strive to maximize space utilization and flexibility, minimize costs, support brand awareness, contribute to innovative solutions and superior client service and experience
- Manage & optimize Canadian portfolio based on lease events, market opportunities and business requirements
Planning
- Provide real estate expertise, strategy and direction on all major property initiatives in Canadian Region
- Influence and align the organization to optimize the benefits and reduce the risks to be derived from operating in real estate office properties in Canadian Region
Transactions
- Support businesses in securing or renewing leases and property agreements leveraging the Transaction COE
Program/Project Delivery
- Accountable for the delivery of major/strategic RBC CRE program initiatives in Canadian Region
- Establish and monitor quantitative standards of performance, and provide timely project, program executive summaries, as well as appropriate internal management reporting, metrics and key information
- Develop business cases and prepare Project Charters and PAR documents to support initiative spending
Operations
- Delivery and oversight of major/strategic projects and initiatives ensuring that quality, delivery, process requirements, deliverable timelines and value-added services are incorporated and strategic objectives are delivered while adhering to approved funding
- Establish cross-platform collaboration for major projects and strategic initiatives, thereby ensuring maximum benefit to RBC, and cross-platform alignment with respect to CRE standards and practices.
Risk
- Review and maintain Canadian portfolio to minimize risk exposure to RBC
- Provide governance, management oversight and reporting in relation to delivery of initiatives
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Strong leadership
- 7 -10 years of experience in Corporate Real Estate with at least 5 years in large scale program and project management
- Proven knowledge of all aspects of program and project management processes including estimating, tendering, scheduling, interpreting design drawings, construction practices, value engineering, alternative procurement methods
- Strong strategic and financial business acumen
- Strong client focus and responsive to business goals
- Exceptional client relationship, client management, and consultation skills required
Nice-to-have
- Well established in building, developing and leading teams of professionals
- Experience in managing outsourced vendor relationships
- Ability to forecast and prepare budgets, Impact & influence in global, matrixed organizations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication, Strong organizational and presentation skills
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- A world-class training program in financial services
- Flexible work/life balance options
- Opportunities to do challenging work
#LI-POST
Job Skills
Adaptability, Budgeting, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Long Term Planning, Program Management, Resource Management, Team Management, Vision Alignment
Additional Job Details
Address:
BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTO
City:
Toronto
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-09-29
Application Deadline:
2025-10-21
Note**:** Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
I****nclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
Join our Talent Community
Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.
Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.