RBC Olympians Program

What is the opportunity?

RBC is seeking Olympic and Para athletes across Canada to join the RBC Olympians program. This national initiative provides elite Canadian athletes with an opportunity to gain financial support and career development skills, in a flexible work/partnership environment that prioritizes the time necessary for athletes to train and compete on the world stage.

Athletes will partner with RBC on various national and regional initiatives, engage with RBC employees and clients and inspire communities with messages of commitment, excellence, teamwork and leadership while championing RBC's support of Team Canada, Canadian athletes and the Olympic movement. RBC Olympians will also be integrated through various speaking engagements, in-person and virtual appearances at RBC-sponsored events, and act as an RBC ambassador on social media.

For those who are interested and qualify, select RBC Olympians have the option to take on in-office work experience in RBC's regional marketing and communications departments in roles tailored around the athlete's career goals and athletic schedule.

This exciting opportunity begins October 6th, 2025.

What will you do?

You will represent RBC through a number of appearances or public speaking engagements where you will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage diverse audiences. You are a creative individual with the ability to easily share your life stories and experiences with youth, RBC employees, clients, and other stakeholders.

In addition to the community outreach role, select individuals will have the opportunity to work in RBC corporate offices across the country, garnering valuable career development experience in the process. Successful candidates will work with Marketing, Communications, and/or Corporate Citizenship teams, supporting with relevant duties as required. Work arrangements will be flexible, however, you should be able to clearly articulate your scheduling needs in regards to training and competition, and must commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week (in-office or remotely).

What do you need to succeed?

You're one of the following:

• A currently competing, Sport Canada AAP carded Olympic or Paralympic athlete, or a future Olympic or Paralympic hopeful.
• A non-carded athlete with a letter of recommendation from their National Sports Organization (NSO) to confirm you are in good standing with your NSO and are committed to train and compete for your NSO representing Canada for the upcoming year.
• A recently retired Olympic or Paralympic athlete who has not been retired from sport for more than two years at the time of applying.

Must Haves:

• Adaptable within a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal skills to build partnerships with key stakeholders

• Commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement

• Initiative and leadership capabilities

• Comfortable in both an autonomous and a team environment

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

• Exceptional organization and time management skills

• Experience using Microsoft Office, Internet, E-mail, PowerPoint and Excel, depending on the role

Nice-to-have:

• Previous Olympic Games experience and/or international competition results

• Experience engaging youth in sport and leadership

• Experience with public speaking including the development and delivery of key messages

• Experience working with the media

What's in it for you?

As Canada's longest standing corporate supporter of the Canadian Olympic Team (dating back to 1947), RBC has a strong history of supporting amateur sport, including world class Olympians and Para athletes.

Throughout this two year contract; the financial support, skills and experiences provided will help you to achieve success both on and off the playing field. We thrive on the challenge to be our best, demonstrate a growth mindset, and work together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, strive to reach our potential, make a difference to our communities, and achieve success together.

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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.