Regional Manager, Citizenship & Social Impact

What is the opportunity?

Our Collective Ambition articulates who we are and where we are going. This advisory and support role is critical in helping Quebec on that journey. Under the leadership of the Regional Director, Marketing & Citizenship and in collaboration with the Regional Office team, this position will play a critical role in enhancing RBCs leadership position, delivering social impact and positively driving brand and business impact through our corporate citizenship partnerships and initiatives.

You will partner with the Regional Director and other Senior Regional Leaders to profile our Regional Corporate Donation Strategy and maximize employee engagement. You will work with all lines of business within RBC to ensure partnership opportunities are capitalized and our corporate reputation as a leader in community giving is enhanced. You will proactively support and advise the Regional leadership team on issues affecting our corporate reputation, align activities to support our diversity and inclusion priorities and our corporate vision of helping clients thrive and communities prosper. You will also play a key role in sharing impact through storytelling both with employees and externally with our clients and communities.

What will you do?

Manage the day to day activities for the Regional Community Donations portfolio:

• Act as a liaison between Regional and National Office to bring our citizenship strategy to life and actively promote our key citizenship pillars: RBC Future Launch, RBC Emerging Artists Project and Tech4Nature and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• In partnership with Regional Director, manage all external relationships with regional charities;

• Manage a multimillion dollar budget, including administration, tracking and reporting required;

• Ensure adherence to RBC Foundation policies and compliance with stakeholders such as CRA, RBC Global Donations Policy and in agreement with the National Citizenship Strategy.

• Identify unique partnerships and high impact programs and support the effective use of all marketing channels, including social media and content marketing to ensure RBC is effectively telling our citizenship story internally and externally.

• Support the awareness and execution of Citizenship Employee Engagement programs across the Region;

• Educate and counsel stakeholders on RBCs philanthropic priorities.

• Attend community presentations and events, including speaking or presenting on behalf of RBC as needed.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Experience with Community Investment proposals and evaluation including knowledge of CRA guidelines.

• Experience in managing employee volunteer programs and initiatives;

• Expertise in building and executing community investment plans and event planning;

• Experience in guiding and building community investment programs;

• Undergraduate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, Not for Profit Management or related experience;

• Demonstrated passion for working well in a team oriented and collaborative environment;

• Personal flexibility to work outside of business hours and travel as required (ie. Evenings and weekends);

• Digital and technical awareness and literacy across different platforms and operating models (i.e. demonstrated proficiency with social media and all Microsoft Office applications Outlook; Word; Excel; PowerPoint).

• This role requires fluency in both French and English in order to serve RBCs French and English-speaking community.

Nice-to-have

Previous work experience in either Community Investment/Public Relations or Not for Profit sector will be considered an asset as well as Financial Services experience

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.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• A world-class training program in financial services

• A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded

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