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Indigenous Development Program













Artist: Emily Kewageshig

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Your place at RBC starts here.
Find a role that fits you.

Explore opportunities

About our program

Our two-year program includes up to four rotations within RBC businesses and an opportunity for community engagement throughout. 
The program is open to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) peoples of Canada.
Applicants must be able to commit to the full two-year program.


For more information, contact IndigenousTalent@rbc.com
1 Learning the ropes - 8 months
Onboarding
3 Skills development - 6 months
Skills Development
4 Upskilling - 6 months
Coaching & Mentorship
2 Community work - 4 months
Community Engagement


What's in it for you?

Real world experience
Real World Experience
Pump up your resume with new skills and real-world experience.
Tailored for you
Benefits For You
Level up with an internship and development opportunities that help support your success.
Variety of Jobs
Variety of Jobs
Work with a variety of RBC teams during your rotations to discover roles you never expected.
Community Impact
Community Impact
The opportunity to engage with community organizations to make a meaningful difference.

Join the Indigenous 
Talent Community

United States

Be the one of the first to know about career opportunities, events, programs, and stories from the RBC Indigenous community.

There's so much to learn at RBC!
Explore careers that go beyond banking through rotations with different areas of the organization.

Technology & Operations

Capital Markets

Procurement

Human Resources

Finance

Internal Audit

Group Risk Management

RBCx

Canadian Compliance

Personal
Financial Services

Commercial
Financial Services

Wealth Management

Insurance

Royal Trust
In their own words
Program associates past and present share how the Indigenous Development Program shaped their careers.

In Their Own Words

Program associates past and present share how the Indigenous Development Program shaped their careers.
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The program was a pivotal start to my career, providing me me the tools, confidence, and connections to grow from a new grad into a capable, dynamic professional ready to make an impact.
Chelsea Watton
Learning Coordinator, Wealth Management Canada and RBC Investor Services, and Program Alum
Mackenzie Worthy
The IDP connected me with colleagues that were experts in my area of interest. I immediately gained mentors who offered endless advice, guidance, and support early on in my career. The program is great for someone looking to grow professionally, providing you with the chance to work on impactful projects with experienced colleagues who are there to help.
Brayden Bumstead
Relationship Manager, Commercial Financial Services, and Program Alum
The IDP has been instrumental in broadening my experience within finance, and has been valuable in expanding my network. I highly recommend this program as it allows you to tailor your rotations to align with your areas of interest, setting you up for future career success.
Grace Maher
Indigenous Development Program Associate – Finance
The program has been paramount in launching my career, offering the freedom to explore different interests and challenge myself, which has led to tremendous growth. RBC's thriving culture has enabled me to build lasting connections, all while developing a diverse skillset  -- both work specific, and soft skills, to propel my success long term. 
Daniel Nelson
Indigenous Development Program Associate – Technology & Operations
What interests me is the opportunity to experience different areas of the bank and learn various roles instead of being limited to just one position. I like communicating with different teams, asking questions and figuring out my future plans from there.
Noella Gilkes 
Indigenous Development Program Associate – Insurance

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