Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Director, Employee Impact Strategy provides strategic oversight for the design, execution and management of new and existing best-in-class employee volunteer and giving programs, including the annual Celebration of Impact (employee giving) campaign. These initiatives aim to deeply engage RBC employees and retirees globally in RBC's Purpose-driven culture, drive meaningful community impact and reinforce RBC’s position as an employer of choice.

*Please note this is a contract role.

What will you do?

Design and execute best-in-class employee impact programs aligned with RBC's Purpose Framework to enable employee contributions to communities and build employee skills through volunteerism

Lead existing employee impact programs, including RBC Employee Volunteer Rewards, RBC Communities Together Fund (team volunteer program), RBC Social Impact Leadership Program, employee charitable board matching and myCommunity (Benevity platform).

Leverage data insights to refine program strategies to improve employee experiences and drive engagement, measure impact and effectively manage program budgets and resources.

Drive the strategic, innovative and effective use of third-party suppliers to deliver and improve programs, including vendor relationship management

Manage global employee impact budget and apply consistent governance to mitigate reputational risk

Lead, coach and inspire the Employee Impact team, fostering a high-performance culture.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field10+ years of relevant experience, including employee impact and social impactEffective leadership and coaching skills with a proven ability to set clear priorities and delegate effectivelyProven experience in leading fundraising initiatives and managing global campaignsProven experience in leading the development of strategies and collaborating with a wide range of senior level stakeholders a large organization Proficient in working with granting software, preferably BenevityExcellent stakeholder management skillsStrong project management and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlinesStrong written and verbal communications skillsInnovative problem-solver

Nice-to-have:

Bilingual – French and EnglishCFRE CertificationRBC institutional awareness, with a strong understanding about RBC’s structure in Canada.Familiarity with Jive /RBC Connect platformRelevant experience or education in corporate marketing, corporate communications, or sponsorship management

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.

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

Change Management, Coaching Others, Community Impact, Detail-Oriented, French Language, Industry Knowledge, Knowledge Organization, Process Improvements, Program Designing, Strategic Thinking, Talent Management

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:

Contract (Fixed Term)

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-01-21

Application Deadline:

2026-02-04

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion 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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