Associate, RBC Indigenous Development Program

What is the opportunity?
The RBC Indigenous Development Program (IDP) is a two–year rotational program for recent college and university graduates or non-degreed applicants with work experience who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Metis) Peoples of Canada. The IDP combines practical, hands-on business experience with a customized learning plan, formal coaching, mentorship, community involvement and professional networking. You have the opportunity to kickstart your career at RBC by working in up to four unique business rotations.

Who can apply?
Applicants wishing to apply must self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, or Metis) Peoples of Canada and be a recent college or university graduate or an applicant with transferable work experience. Applicants must also reside near an RBC Branch or a central RBC office in Toronto, Mississauga, Calgary, Nova Scotia (Bedford or Halifax), Montreal or Vancouver and be able to commute into the office up to four days per week.

What will you do?

• Over a two-year period, you will complete up to four business rotations.
• Assignments within the bank include working on group or individual projects and other activities related to achieving team or individual goals.
• Associates will also benefit from one-to-one mentoring with a program manager, rotation managers and a mentor for the duration of the program. Through a combination of experience and exposure, you will get opportunities to learn and broaden your personal network across RBC.
• You will have an opportunity to build your career within a designated business area by applying to internal positions. We will work with you to target new opportunities aligned to your interests, skills, and career development goals.

For more information or help with your application, please contact: indigenoustalent@rbc.com

What you will need to succeed

• A recent college or university graduate or a non-degreed applicant with transferable work experience
• You live within commuting distance of RBC locations
• Ability to learn and pivot quickly
• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Comfortable stretching out of your comfort zone

What’s in it for you?

• Elevate your career and explore opportunities to grow within RBC
• Excel through skill building and access to learning resources, mentoring and coaching
• Build valuable connections with other Indigenous and non-Indigenous employees within RBC, and do meaningful work
• Connect and network with our Employee Resource Group through various initiatives at RBC and informal meetups.
• Develop understanding of your specific functional area and RBC and work with top industry leaders
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonus, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.

Job Skills

Accounting Finance, Communication, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Financial Instruments, Financial Regulation, Financial Services Industry, Financial Statement Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Product Services

Additional Job Details

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeHUMAN RESOURCES & BMCCRegularSalaried2025-12-082026-05-01

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.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.