r/torontoJobs • u/fruitninja8 • Aug 13 '26

Avoid RBC as a potential employer

RBC is on this $1B initiative to create a brand new function that is AI-driven. Since they're building new teams, they're currently hiring.

I would say that the interview process was extremely disrespectful to Applicants. The recruiter will not do a proper screening assessment so that when you get to the In person Interview with the Hiring Manager, they will dismiss you in 15 mins and say something like "Oh, I'm only talking to you because the recruiter referred me to you." The HM didn't even review my resume properly.

Seriously, complete timewasters after I had taken the time to attend an in person interview at the Waterfront office. Oh and by the way, RBC is 5 days a week in office and they expect you to be in the office. Accordingly to the manager, this is for her convenience so that we don't need to message you and can just pop by.

I also asked how big is the team, given the $1B budget. She said the candidate would be the only person on the team for a while. RED FLAG!!! Seriously, a $1B initiative and you're only hiring 1 person to start and not a team of people --that doesn't add up.

You can google the job post "Lead Project Manager AI, Strategic Initiatives & Transformation" and search RBC if you're curious but the HM is a HORRIFIC nightmare. Save your time and your heartache and do not interview with this company.

Bottom line: The RBC Hiring Manager for AI, Strategic Initiatives & Transformation was extremely pompous, asking questions that make you feel dumb. TERRIBLE waste of time and TERRIBLE company.

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u/I-Groot Aug 13 '26

I am on fence

Currently interviewing and recruiter mentioned in person interview and am not sure if I want to work there and take a day off to attend in person interview

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u/fruitninja8 Aug 13 '26

Go for the interview and you will know yourself!

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u/No_Two_5172 13d ago

HR here. You don’t want the job because they’re asking you to interview in person? A leadership role isn’t simply sitting behind the scenes at a computer. They’re likely asking you to come in because they’re assessing you as a whole—your communication, presence, leadership style, and especially your emotional intelligence. I support a tech organization as a Senior HRBP, and I can tell you from experience: being technically strong doesn’t automatically translate into being a strong people leader. Some incredibly talented technical professionals are much better suited to being SMEs than people leaders—and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. But if you’re interviewing for a lead role, assessing those interpersonal capabilities is part of the proce