Administration Jobs in Lower Sackville, NS

Job Description

What is the opportunity?As a member of the Wills and Trusts Resource Group (WTRG), the Senior Consultant will be part of the centre of technical and legal expertise on fiduciary matters for Canadian Wealth Management businesses. The role will primarily involve legal support, analysis and recommendations to RBC Canadian Wealth Management businesses on estate, trust and power of attorney account administration and maintenance issues.
The position will support revenue generation through retention of funds by improving the client experience on estate settlements and the opening of new trust accounts, and will help minimize risk and promote consistency in business practices across RBC Canadian Wealth Management.
RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for future vacancies. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in future career opportunities at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.
What will you do?

• Conduct legal research, analyze and provide guidance on estate, trust and power of attorney issues escalated by the Canadian Wealth Management businesses and functional groups utilizing knowledge of relevant jurisdictional laws and principles and prioritize escalation of estate and trust account issues based on urgency of issue to provide timely recommendations

• Act as subject matter expert and support Wealth Management Canada businesses on estate, trust and power of attorney initiatives, policy development to manage risk and promote consistency in business practices across all lines of businesses

• Act as coach and mentor to junior consultants/consultants and to third party vendor on legal issues and documentation review and to be the first point of contact for consultants and junior consultants on legal and risk related issues and questions

• Accountable to remain current in developments in the area of fiduciary law (common law or civil law as appropriate)

• Represent WTRG and RBC Wealth Management at periodic internal and external seminars and participate in thought leadership activities (publications, presentations, etc.)

• Identify trends in estate, trust and power of attorney account related issues and assist the business in developing policies and procedures to address identified issues and gaps

What do you need to succeed?Must Have

• Common Law degree and called to the bar in a Canadian common law province

• 5+ years experience in the estate and trust industry and legal training

• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment

• Strong interpersonal skills, time management skills and ability to work under pressure

• Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills

• Exhibits sound judgment and problem solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to self manage, think independently and analyze complex issues

• Willingness to participate in continued learning of both civil and common law estate and trust concepts and principles

Nice to Have

• Trust designation preferred (MTI or TEP)

• Bilingual

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

WMRTJob SkillsCommercial Acumen, Customer Service Management, Decision Making, Negotiation, Performance Management (PM), Perseverance and Follow-Through, Process Management, Sales, Sales Activities, Sales Channels, Sales Forecasting, Team ManagementAdditional Job Details

Address:

90 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

City:

Bedford

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-04-15

Application Deadline:

2026-05-31Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveOur Employment OpportunitiesAt RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.

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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.