As a member of RBC Corporate Real Estate (Functions) team, you’ll get to work with an energetic global group that represents some of the most talented professionals in the Canadian FI real estate world. Working under a new CRE communications model, we strive to deliver high-quality strategic solutions/assistance while creating efficiencies and tools to promote a self-serve process for the team.

This internship presents opportunities to work cross-functionally with leaders across the CRE Team while advancing the recently identified 2024 communications goals. Strong organizational skills, verbal and written skills and business acumen are key tools in this role. A successful Corporate Communications Coordinator also possesses structure, attention to detail, quality focus, high energy and flexibility in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.

The RBC Corporate Real Estate team manages approximately 24 million square feet of real estate in ~2,000 locations across the globe. RBC’s real estate portfolio includes several different types of properties including office space, retail stores, client-facing office space, data centres, operations centres, and other critical facilities. CRE’s mission is to deliver cost effective real estate solutions that support the strategic goals of RBC’s business units.

What will you do?

• Gain insight and perspective into the financial services industry by sourcing and developing interesting and engaging content for RBC’s internal and external communication channels

• Leverage your creativity and innovative thinking by contributing to the planning and delivery of employee engagement activities, including town halls and team events.

• Expand your writing and website planning skills

• Build your network by supporting enterprise-wide signature initiatives including executing tactical plans for rolling out new Communications programs.

• Take the lead on an internal CRE project with exciting creative and communications possibilities while also working on strategies for streamline the communications and tech processes for a busy functions team.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-haves

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Keen attention to detail with project management capabilities

• Motivation and a strong desire to learn

• Knowledge of and interest in intranet design, flow and editing

• Creativity and curiosity

• A collaborative, team-player mindset

• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task and solve problems efficiently.

• High attention to detail

• High degree of integrity and confidentiality

• High proficiency in Microsoft applications - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc…)

Nice-to-have

• Previous Corporate Communications experience

• Design and intranet skills

• Demonstrated record of academic success with diverse range of extracurricular activities

• While previous knowledge of retail or office real estate is not a requirement, any background in CRE is an asset.

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.

• 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

• Opportunities to do challenging work and make a difference

• Opportunities to building close relationships

Please note: This posting is for a 4-months Winter 2025 Student placement with a start date of January 2025, and end date of April 2025. In order to be eligible for this 4-months Student position, you must either:

• Be returning back to school after the work term end-date of April 2025 ; or
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating in April 2025), you must require the full 4-months work term as a mandatory component to in order to graduate successfully.

Please ensure that you meet these eligibility requirements before applying - candidates who apply but are found to be ineligible are not able to be considered.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is September 29, 2025. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.

RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. The successful candidate for this role will be required to be located within Ontario for the duration of the work term. Details regarding the specific virtual, hybrid, and in-office arrangements for this Integrated Learning/ Co-op position are to be discussed with the Hiring Manager.

ET25

Business Communications, Communication, Creativity, Detail-Oriented, Financial Products, Intranet Management, Listening Effectively, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Real Estate, Self Motivation, Taking Initiative, Team Collaboration, Written Communication

Additional Job Details

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST:TORONTOTORONTOCanada37.5Full timeSTRATEGY AND ADMINISTRATIONStudent/Coop (Fixed Term)Salaried2024-08-262024-09-29

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