Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
RBC understands that our long-term success depends on the social, environmental and economic health of the communities in which we live and operate. RBC’s purpose, “helping clients thrive and communities prosper,” reflects the importance we place on making a positive impact and benefitting the public interest.
This is an opportunity to join RBC’s Sustainability & Impact team as Manager, Strategic Initiatives. This role will drive impact through strategic programs, foster relationships with community partners, and design engaging learning opportunities to enhance the impact of RBC’s global community investment portfolio.
What will you do?
Community Investment Strategy:
- Lead key workstreams related to strategic community investment initiatives
- Collaborate with internal partners to support community investment partner experience
- Oversee a portfolio of community investment partners with proactive and supportive relationship management
- Perform due diligence checks and process payments in a timely manner to support strong governance and effective budget management
Learning and Knowledge Mobilization:
- Conduct research on trends in the non-profit sector across RBC’s markets, and make recommendations to inform operations strategy
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify knowledge gaps and design tailored learning programs
- Leverage digital platforms and tools to create interactive and accessible learning content
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives to make data-driven improvements
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Deep understanding of the nonprofit sector, including trends, challenges, and best practices
- Thoughtful and proactive approach to relationship management and partner engagement
- Strategic, critical and analytical thinker with a strong attention to detail
- Self-starter who can prioritize for impact, manage numerous initiatives at once, and roll-up sleeves to execute with minimal supervision
- Strong leadership and project management skills, with responsibility for complete multi-stage workstreams
- Skilled facilitator with the ability to foster participation and knowledge sharing among diverse stakeholder groups
Nice-to-have
- Professional working proficiency in French
- Experience working in a large, matrix organization
- Experience instructional design, training delivery, or adult learning principles
- Budget management experience
- Understanding of corporate foundation models in Canada and the U.S.
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 and competitive compensation
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to do challenging work
Job Skills
Analytical Thinking, Budget Management, Charitable Organizations, Corporate Philanthropy, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Facilitation, French Language, Instructional Design, Leadership, Nonprofit Organizations, Private Foundations, Project Management, Relationship Management, Self-Starter, Strategic Approach
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:
HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-11-19
Application Deadline:
2025-12-03
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?
RBC understands that our long-term success depends on the social, environmental and economic health of the communities in which we live and operate. RBC’s purpose, “helping clients thrive and communities prosper,” reflects the importance we place on making a positive impact and benefitting the public interest.
This is an opportunity to join RBC’s Sustainability & Impact team as Manager, Strategic Initiatives. This role will drive impact through strategic programs, foster relationships with community partners, and design engaging learning opportunities to enhance the impact of RBC’s global community investment portfolio.
What will you do?
Community Investment Strategy:
- Lead key workstreams related to strategic community investment initiatives
- Collaborate with internal partners to support community investment partner experience
- Oversee a portfolio of community investment partners with proactive and supportive relationship management
- Perform due diligence checks and process payments in a timely manner to support strong governance and effective budget management
Learning and Knowledge Mobilization:
- Conduct research on trends in the non-profit sector across RBC’s markets, and make recommendations to inform operations strategy
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify knowledge gaps and design tailored learning programs
- Leverage digital platforms and tools to create interactive and accessible learning content
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives to make data-driven improvements
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- Deep understanding of the nonprofit sector, including trends, challenges, and best practices
- Thoughtful and proactive approach to relationship management and partner engagement
- Strategic, critical and analytical thinker with a strong attention to detail
- Self-starter who can prioritize for impact, manage numerous initiatives at once, and roll-up sleeves to execute with minimal supervision
- Strong leadership and project management skills, with responsibility for complete multi-stage workstreams
- Skilled facilitator with the ability to foster participation and knowledge sharing among diverse stakeholder groups
Nice-to-have
- Professional working proficiency in French
- Experience working in a large, matrix organization
- Experience instructional design, training delivery, or adult learning principles
- Budget management experience
- Understanding of corporate foundation models in Canada and the U.S.
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 and competitive compensation
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to do challenging work
Job Skills
Analytical Thinking, Budget Management, Charitable Organizations, Corporate Philanthropy, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Facilitation, French Language, Instructional Design, Leadership, Nonprofit Organizations, Private Foundations, Project Management, Relationship Management, Self-Starter, Strategic Approach
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:
HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-11-19
Application Deadline:
2025-12-03
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.