Associate Director Of Rbc Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

As Senior Director, North American Benefits & Global Wellness, you will be responsible for the development, design, financial management, implementation, governance, communication and policy interpretations of benefit programs (drug, dental, medical, vision, critical illness, life, disability) for over 80,000 employees and 25,000 retirees in Canada and the US; as well as wellness and employee assistance programs for over 90,000 employees globally. You will be the strategic leader driving the transformation of RBC's benefits and wellness ecosystem through innovative use of artificial intelligence, positioning RBC as a market leader in AI-enabled employee benefits.

What will you do?

• Provide strategic advice and direction on benefit plan design in North America and wellness program design globally

• Proactively identify, recommend, stakeholder and obtain approval for, and lead implementation of innovations and program enhancements to advance RBC's benefits and wellness strategies

• Define RBC's global wellness strategy looking for ways to continuously increase employee engagement in RBC's wellness initiatives and measuring the impact of initiatives in terms of employee behavior and long term financial impact

• Ensure current programs are aligned with business objectives and RBC's People and Culture strategy, competitive within the market, and financially sustainable in the long-term

• Lead annual design reviews and pricing of active and retiree benefit programs in North America

• Leverage external networks to provide RBC with competitive intelligence and to keep abreast of market trends and legislative developments, and technological innovations,developing appropriate solutions and ensuring continued regulatory compliance

• Partner with HR business partners and senior business leaders to address business issues and employee concerns and creatively bring solutions that are aligned with RBC's goals and values

• Partner with external vendors or internal RBC functional teams to explore development of innovative benefit offerings or creation of differentiated employee experiences

• Deliver benefits and wellness communications to employees, identifying opportunities for improvement and enhanced transparency to encourage consumerism and help employees make informed decisions

• Manage key (material) vendor relationships, responsible for contract negotiations and benefits pricing decisions in conjunction with actuarial consultants, Procurement, Legal and Finance

• Analyze and monitor trends and identify opportunities for cost efficiency and containment

• Lead benefits and wellness aspects of mergers and acquisitions and divestitures in North America including pre-deal planning, due diligence assessments, sales agreement negotiations and integration strategy

AI Strategy, Implementation & Optimization

• Develop and execute a comprehensive AI strategy for RBC's benefits and wellness programs, identifying priority use cases that deliver measurable value in employee experience and operational efficiency

• Drive continuous process optimization and automation through AI use in benefits and wellness, while ensuring full adherence to regulatory requirements

• Monitor and communicate the impact of AI implementations on employee experience, process efficiency, cost savings, and business outcomes

• Stay abreast of AI advancements in HR and benefits technology, continuously evaluating emerging solutions and recommending adoption where strategically valuable

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

Job Skills

Benefit Programs, Creative Visioning, Decision Making, Group Problem Solving, Human Resources Policies, Long Term Planning, Negotiation, Organizational Change Management, Program Management, Vendor Management

Additional Job Details

MEADOWVALE BUSINESS PARK, 6880 FINANCIAL DR:MISSISSAUGAMississaugaCanada37.5Full timeHUMAN RESOURCES & BMCCRegularSalaried2026-09-032026-10-01

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At 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.

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.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME