Marketing Manager

RBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking an experienced Event Manager to enhance engagement within the Canadian tech ecosystem. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in event management, excels in organizing various events, and possesses excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing events, developing sponsorship strategies, and collaborating across teams. This full-time, contract position requires in-office work at least 3 days a week.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses

Flexible benefits

Work/life balance options

World-class training program

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 3+ years in event management, preferably in an incubator or accelerator environment.
• Good knowledge of the Canadian tech ecosystem.
• Experience supporting a sales function.
• Experience hosting online, in-person and hybrid events.
• Highly organized with the ability to navigate competing priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• French language proficiency is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement events and sponsorship strategy.
• Manage branded events including vendor management and budgeting.
• Facilitate opportunities for engagement with clients and prospects.
• Create event graphics and communication materials.
• Manage relationships and sponsorships in the tech ecosystem.

Skills

Brand Marketing

Event Planning

Communication

Sales

Creativity

Sponsorship Strategy

French Language

Job description

Job Description

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

As a key member of the Platform team, you will work cross-functionally to support the RBCx tech banking practice’s engagement goals. Reporting to the Marketing Director, you will work closely with the regional banking Directors and other senior stakeholders to accelerate visibility, awareness, and deepen relationships with existing clients, prospects and ecosystem leaders.

Responsibilities will include developing and implementing the events and sponsorship strategy for the BC, Quebec and Atlantic Canada regions to enable sales activities and ecosystem presence.

The successful candidate will be highly-organized with a background in event planning and execution and good knowledge of the Canadian tech ecosystem.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Marketing Communications

• Enable the RBCx banking team by proactively identifying opportunities to engage with clients and prospects through ecosystem activities.
• Facilitate speaking engagements and other profile opportunities for select RBCx leaders.
• Create event graphics and communications materials.
• Collaborate with the Design team to develop branded items.
• Facilitate content creation coming out of events, speaking engagements, etc.

Events

• End-to-end management of branded events with tasks including but not limited to vendor management, budgeting, venue sourcing and booking, and coordinating with external partners.
• Closely collaborate across the Banking and Platform teams including Design and Strategy, Marketing, Growth Operations and Corporate Communications, to ensure alignment with RBCx’s business goals.
• Oversee on-site event operations as required including setup, registration, and volunteer management.

Partnerships

• Leverage your existing network and build new relationships with leaders in the Canadian tech ecosystem, identifying opportunities for partnership that deliver mutual value.
• Manage existing sponsorships, to ensure contracts are being fulfilled and provide recommendations on sponsorship renewals.
• Negotiate and finalize new sponsorships, creating and executing contacts and tracking deliverables.

Management & Admin

• Keep diligent records such as updating and maintaining databases and measuring ROI.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have

• 3+ years in event management, preferably in an incubator or accelerator environment.
• Good knowledge of the Canadian tech ecosystem, key organizations and leaders.
• Experience supporting a sales function or direct experience in a sales role.
• Experience curating and hosting a breadth of online, in-person and hybrid events.
• Highly organized with an ability to navigate competing initiatives and priorities, both strategic and day-to-day.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• French language proficiency is considered an asset.

This role is located in Toronto, Ontario with a minimum in-office requirement of 3 days (subject to change).

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
• 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

Brand Marketing, Communication, Creativity, Event Communications, Event Planning, French Language, Industry Trends, Long Term Planning, Marketing, Organizing, Sales, Sponsorship Strategy

Additional Job Details

• Address: 20 KING ST W:TORONTO
• City: Toronto
• Country: Canada
• Work hours/week: 37.5
• Employment Type: Full time
• Platform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING
• Job Type: Contract (Fixed Term)
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date: 2026-01-16
• Application Deadline: 2026-01-31

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 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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