The Strategy Enablement team is responsible for accelerating progress against the Technology & Operations 2027 strategy through a portfolio of programs & initiatives including Workforce & Location Strategy, Innovation Hubs, Academic & Technology Ecosystem Partnerships and Technology Enablement.

As the employee engagement manager you will support strategy and vision, enabling the growth and development of T&O talent in our Calgary Innovation Lab

What will you do?

• To be a trusted advisor, aligning T&O to drive business focused outcomes. We empower people, drive strategic ambition and foster operational excellence.
• Support all elements of Innovation Hub expansion and operationalize T&O’s Workforce and Location strategy
• Liaise with Hub leaders and Real Estate to build a best-in-class work environment and ensure adequate seating to meet current and future needs
• Act as a conduit for Regional Leaders and Strategy Enablement to ensure strong employee engagement and communications
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders in the local market, including government, academic and tech ecosystem partners – work collaboratively with other RBC partners to engage with those partners
• Develop and support relationships with all senior managers and stakeholders within the Innovation Hub
• Support and lead initiatives to drive talent acquisition, employee engagement and retention and build out the RBC and Tech@RBC brands in the local market place
• Increase brand awareness in local markets to drive engagement initiatives that will position RBC as a top tech employer of choice
• Enable innovation by identifying and analyzing market trends and regional insights
• Fuel transformation via challenging the status quo to develop innovative ideas
• Articulate the transformation journey ahead; identify roadmaps, opportunities, new ways of working and mitigation plans
• Support business case development for leaders and teams exploring alternate locations
• Establish and chair working groups across the Hub and the enterprise to drive business value
• Enable teams to onboard and expand, simplifying processes, developing and evolving templates, engaging with key Hub partners (WSS, CRE, P&CB, etc.) as needed
• Track and report on KPIs related to regional talent, innovation hubs and events and sponsorships

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• University degree or college diploma
• Business communication skills combined with strong storyboarding and presentation skills
• Financial analysis/preparing business cases and project management skills
• Strategic thinking, financial and business acumen
• Strong relationship management and project management capabilities
• Ability to meet consistently high standards of quality while handling a variety of projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong writing and editing skills with commitment to excellence
• Highly skilled with PowerPoint, MS Word; proficiency in Excel

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Nice-to-have:

• Experience with external partnerships / stakeholder management with academic, community and government partners
• Technology savvy
• Financial services experience

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, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• 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
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Long Term Planning, Organizational Change Management, Professional Presentation

Additional Job Details

335 8 AVE SW:CALGARYCALGARYCanada37.5Full timeTECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONSRegularSalaried2025-06-302025-07-18

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.