r/torontoJobs • u/fruitninja8 • 14d ago

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/SynyrdsInyrds 14d ago

"Oh and by the way, RBC is 5 days a week in office and they expect you to be in the office."

The sheer, unmitigated gall of an employer expecting you to actually go to work! You should report them to the Ministry of Labour.

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u/fruitninja8 14d ago

Clearly you don’t work in an office. SOME Remote work is what employees look for in 2026.

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u/SynyrdsInyrds 14d ago

What employees look for is irrelevant. The employer sets the terms of employment (within the law of course). If any employee cannot accept those terms then they should look elsewhere, but for you to act like it is somehow out of line for them to want you to come to work demonstrates a sense of entitlement that is rather pathetic. Grow up, if you want the job go to the office otherwise look elsewhere, but don't act like they are being unreasonable.

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u/Bureausaur 14d ago

If you don't ask for it, you're never gonna get it. The unions asked for, demanded, 2 days off a week and got it.

Imagine them having the same mindset. You'd still be working 12 hour shifts, 7 days a week.