Head, RBC Climate Action Institute
Head, RBC Climate Action Institute
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Job Description
What is the opportunity
The Head of the RBC Climate Action Institute will lead RBCs flagship platform to advance real-economy thinking on climate change and the energy transition. Reporting to the SVP Office of the CEO this senior leader will shape national dialogue inform policy and mobilize action to support Canadas net-zero ambitionthrough rigorous research influential partnerships and bold convening.
The Institute plays a unique role at the intersection of business government and communitydemonstrating RBCs leadership on climate and advancing credible solutions-oriented insights to accelerate Canadas transition to a more sustainable competitive and inclusive economy.
What will you do
- Set the strategic direction for the Institute aligning its mission with RBCs broader climate and energy transition commitments.
- Demonstrate RBCs leadership on climate through the development of high-impact research and insights on the energy transition including clean technology transition finance regulatory shifts and sectoral decarbonization.
- Convene and lead business leaders policymakers academics and innovators to unlock new thinking and forge pragmatic pathways to net-zero.
- Oversee signature initiativessuch as the Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agrifood and the Climate Smart Buildings Alliancethat demonstrate practical scalable climate solutions.
- Engage in key public forums summits and media to represent RBCs thought leadership on climate energy and economic transformation.
- Collaborate across RBCs climate strategy business economics sustainability thought leadership and industry teams to elevate the Institutes impact and reach.
- Lead a high-performing team fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity collaboration and public purpose.
What do you need to succeed
Must-have
- 10 years in energy transition climate policy public affairs sustainability or related domains.
- Proven track record of leading complex cross-sectoral initiatives with measurable impact.
- Exceptional communicator writer and public thinkercomfortable shaping opinion and driving dialogue.
- Deep knowledge of Canadas climate policy landscape industrial sectors and transition pathways.
- Strategic leader with the ability to balance thought leadership with practical execution.
Nice-to-have
- Experience with business and climate strategy or within financial services government or research organizations.
- Background in economics energy systems environmental policy or innovation strategy.
Whats 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
- Work in a dynamic collaborative progressive and high-performing team
- A world-class training program in financial services
- Flexible work/life balance options
- Opportunities to do challenging work
Job Skills
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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.
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