Job Description

Job SummaryWhat is the opportunity?The Senior Manager, Social & Innovation will help to advance RBC\xe2\x80\x99s Corporate Citizenship strategy as it relates to our ambition area of skills for a thriving future. Specifically, the incumbent will develop and lead both strategic and innovative programming, strengthen relationships in the social sector, work collaboratively with government, the private sector, and communities in which we live and work.The incumbent will drive social, economic, employee and business/brand impact through our Corporate Citizenship initiatives both within and beside the business, contributing to a high-performing team while acting as a corporate citizenship ambassador.You will work with partners to drive platform and enterprise outcomes aligned to the skills ambition area, including RBC Future Launch initiatives.What will you do?

• Execute the strategy to drive to impact: (a) Gather, define, clarify insights to enable creative solutions to support the strategy; (b) Manage vendor relationships delivering social outcomes in alignment with our social impact innovation priorities.
• Advance social impact outcomes as it relates to building networks (i.e. helping youth, newcomers, indigenous, etc. access the right advice at the right time) and gaining skills (i.e. helping them gain the skills they need to succeed in the future of work).
• Work collaboratively across the business and sector partners to maximize value for key segments.
• Accelerate the development of program offerings: (a) Primarily through the Future Launch/Community Investment website; (b) With an integrated \xe2\x80\x98More than Money\xe2\x80\x99 approach, focused on utility for youth, and with business value in mind; (c) Deliver against specific KPIs designed for portfolio (d) Charitable partners who deliver programs to key segments in line with the solution areas.
• Identify opportunities for events and coordinate end to end (includes planning, scheduling, implementing, and evaluating)
• Advise brand, communications, government relations and regional activation partners to maximize awareness and profile of the Skills ambition area.
• Work closely with the Director, Youth Social Impact, to develop an external network of charitable partners and stakeholders to advance our program ambitions.
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What do you need to succeed?Must-have

• You hold a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree, Master\xe2\x80\x99s preferred.
• Along with Project management experience, you are a confident, you are a critical thinker you are creative can work collaboratively across diverse stakeholders.
• You have strong RBC organizational understanding and/or awareness of RBC\xe2\x80\x99s Corporate Citizenship strategy.
• You have 5+ years of specialized experience in the charitable sector and/or a deep understanding of the sector as it relates to Youth, newcomers, indigenous and other key demographics.
• You can use your impact and influence to have challenging discussions and push the organization to achieve our strategic ambitions.
• You are an ideas generator who can proactively translate them into strategy and execution.

Nice-to-have

• You have a strong network within the charitable sector.
• You have a deep understanding of the issues/challenges facing Canadian Youth, newcomers and BIPOC individuals.
• You have excellent public speaking/presentation and written skills.
• Confidence working with senior enterprise leaders.
• IT product management experience.
• High emotional intelligence as it relates to partnership management
• Strong awareness of RBC and the various connection points with our team

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you?You will have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of colleagues who are committed to helping to prepare individuals for the Future of work to strengthen our communities and fuel Canada\xe2\x80\x99s economic prosperity.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. Powering ideas for People and Planet is the core of what we do.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, 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 Communication, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence, Group Problem Solving, Internal Communications, Knowledge Organization, Long Term Planning, News Media, Public Relations (PR), TeamworkAdditional Job DetailsAddress: BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTOCity: TORONTOCountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform: HUMAN RESOURCESJob Type: RegularPay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2024-03-22Application Deadline: 2024-04-06Inclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.Join our Talent CommunityStay 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 .

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