2024 Fall - GRM, Process Excellence Communications Associate (4 Months)

What is the opportunity?

Are you interested in the opportunity to work as a Communications Associate at RBC? By applying to this job posting, you will be considered for this role available in RBC Group Risk Management Process Excellence Team

What will you do?

• design and configure the communications hub for the Process Excellence/Lean Six Sigma (PE/LSS) community across RBC
• conduct independent research to acquire knowledge of working with RBC Connect
• use creativity skills to maximize interest and participation in the community via the communications hub
• improve Connect site graphics - appearance, appeal and user friendliness
• liaise with other OR/COO, RBC PE Connect page resources for design tips & techniques
• assist development and hosting of a proposed PE Community of Practice Forum event
• assist planning/design/logistics and coordination of contributor submissions to Process Excellence Forum event
• consolidate, update PE/LSS reference materials residing in-house on social media (RBC Connect) site
• develop innovative promotional activity in support of increased community activity
• manage logistics of regular communication with PE/LSS community members
• author & present management/team updates regarding PE/LSS communications and Communications Associate role
• distribute training & informational material to LP training candidates
• acquire process excellence skills by participating in Lean Practitioner (LP) training
• complete min. 1 assigned process improvement project, achieving measurable NIE reduction benefit

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on communication
• Leadership acumen and a passion to apply it in a dynamic business environment
• Excellent interpersonal and highly developed communication skills (verbal, written and graphic)
• Creative thinker and task planner who is self-driven and capable of working in a fast paced environment
• Experience or understanding social network communication
• Ability to conduct internal/external research on social network communication, process excellence
• Strong MS Office skills Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, including graphics

Nice-to-have

• Experience creating web-based graphics to supplement content
• Knowledge of design, development, and implementation of social network communications
• Ability to learn and absorb new concepts (in business and in systems) quickly and apply new knowledge

Whats 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.

• Network and build lasting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds from across Canada
• Participate in fun events and gamification challenges to help build your career tool kit while enjoying a work-life balance
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and highly performing team
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Enjoy a comfortable work environment with the option to dress casually

Please note:This posting is for a 4-months Fall 2024 Student placement with a start date of September 2024, and end date of December 2024. 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 December 2024 ; or
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating in December 2024), 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 June 3, 2024. 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 arrangementsfor this Integrated Learning/ Co-op position are to be discussed with the Hiring Manager.

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