RBC Origins was created to help drive reconciliation by forging meaningful relationships and delivering lasting impact. It brings together RBC’s Truth and Reconciliation Office and Indigenous Banking strategy team, guided by Indigenous knowledge, principles, and a commitment to economic prosperity for all. Join our innovative and purpose-driven team on the next chapter of our journey to bring RBC’s Reconciliation Action Plan to life.

What is the opportunity?​

In this role, you will report to the Head, RBC Origins and oversee the strategic direction and execution of RBC’s Indigenous Banking brand, marketing, and communications efforts. You will establish long-term market positioning, aligning communications with RBC’s Reconciliation Action Plan, enterprise strategy, and RBC Origins’ vision. You will ensure that all internal and external communications reflect RBC’s values, meet business objectives, and are grounded in cultural competence and reconciliation commitments. You will serve as the bridge between the RBC Origins team and enterprise Brand, Marketing and Communications, enabling a cohesive voice across RBC.

What will you do?

• Responsible for the indigenization of RBC’s market presence, ensuring all communications and external-facing efforts embody the spirit and intent of reconciliation, human rights, and access to capital as articulated in the Reconciliation Action Plan

• Lead cross-functional and enterprise collaboration to impact and influence senior executive stakeholders on the tone, framing, and approach of Indigenous-related content and materials

• Maintain strategic relationships with enterprise Brand, Marketing and Communications teams to ensure cohesion, avoid duplication, and ensure integration of Indigenous perspectives across RBC campaigns

• Lead the intake, prioritization, and execution of Indigenous-related communications, sponsorships, events, and campaigns, overseeing approvals and maintaining a clear narrative across channels

• Serve as a primary lead for Indigenous Banking topics, responding to media inquiries and shaping public-facing narratives with authenticity and accuracy

• Collaborate with the National Advisor, Indigenous Market Activation and Regional Market Leads to reflect real-world stories, community insights, and client success in RBC’s communications

• Engage with Indigenous Public Relations firms and advisors to validate messaging and ensure cultural appropriateness in all branded materials

• Partner with Sustainability & Impact to align messaging with broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives, particularly when highlighting Indigenous economic inclusion efforts

• Develop metrics to measure campaign impact and storytelling effectiveness, applying insights to refine RBC’s Indigenous Banking brand presence and engagement strategy

• Support RBC’s presence at major Indigenous business events, ensuring brand visibility, executive participation, and alignment with business development goals

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, public relations, Indigenous studies, or business

• Deep understanding of Indigenous communities, the principles of economic reconciliation and the ability to ensure authentic, respectful, and culturally appropriate messaging

• Strategic brand and communications leadership experience, with the ability to shape and execute large-scale campaigns across diverse internal and external audiences

• Experience working with Indigenous media, including direct experience outside of RBC

• Experience providing executive communications support, including navigating reputational risk communications

• Proven experience working cross-functionally across enterprise teams and with external Indigenous partners to deliver cohesive, aligned communications

• Strong storytelling and content development skills to craft compelling narratives that reflect real-world insights, client successes, and reconciliation impact across multiple platforms

Nice to have:

• Master’s degree or equivalent designation

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.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Opportunities to do challenging work

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RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTOTORONTOCanada37.5Full timePERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKINGRegularSalaried2025-07-082025-08-02

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

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