Meaningful tech jobs with growth potential
will help strengthen the city's emerging tech
ecosystem
TORONTO, July 21, 2021 /CNW/ - Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) today announced plans to create
300 technology roles at a new Calgary Innovation Hub scheduled to
launch this September. The Hub will help grow the city's tech
ecosystem with meaningful tech jobs in high-demand areas such as
artificial intelligence, data engineering, full stack agile
software delivery, site reliability engineering, machine learning
and data analytics, among other skills.
"We see tremendous opportunities ahead in Alberta, as we expand our technology
capabilities and presence in this space," says Jeff Boyd, Regional President, Alberta and Territories, RBC. "We look forward
to actively supporting all parts of our diversified economy
as the Province prepares for and navigates the economic and
industry transitions that have already begun."
"Diversifying our economy through technology and innovation is a
key part of Alberta's Recovery
Plan. I'm delighted to see RBC expand their footprint in
Alberta with this investment in
our booming technology sector," said Alberta Premier Jason
Kenney. "With a vibrant innovation ecosystem, access to top
talent and a low cost of living, Alberta is poised to be a leader in this
job-creating sector for years to come."
RBC plans to welcome 300 tech employees over the next three
years to its new Calgary Innovation Hub, who will join its global
Technology & Operations team and contribute to the
organization's strategy to create more value through technology and
build an innovation ecosystem that empowers clients, advances
businesses and supports communities. They will join the
approximately 1,500 RBC employees in Calgary and more than 4,000 in Alberta who currently support its Wealth
Management, Capital Markets and Personal and Commercial Banking
businesses.
"As a top employer of choice for technologists, RBC is committed
to developing tech talent in Alberta and leveraging new and existing
relationships with our partners in the province," says Jules Andrew, Senior Vice-President, RBC
Technology & Operations. "We're excited to be a part of
Calgary's growing tech community
and to provide valuable tech careers with opportunities for growth
and professional development."
"We truly look forward to supporting RBC's expansion in
Alberta and for the technology
they will develop and advance," says Greg
Baker, Interim CEO and VP International Markets of Invest
Alberta. "RBC's new Calgary Innovation Hub will benefit from
Alberta's thriving tech sector and
innovation ecosystem, all in a spot where you will find some of the
world's brightest minds and a high quality of living."
"We are thrilled about RBC's decision to establish an Innovation
Hub for financial technologists, reinforcing Calgary's role in the global finance industry.
The investment is a demonstration of Calgary's strengths in areas such as data
sciences and software design as well as Calgary's overall strength as a tech and
innovation centre, and we look forward to being a trusted partner
to RBC as they enter the technology ecosystem in Calgary," said Calgary Mayor Naheed
Nenshi.
Companies, partners and institutions interested in partnering
with RBC can contact the Calgary Innovation Hub
(calgaryinnovationhub@rbc.com) for more information. For those
interested in applying for career opportunities, visit
https://jobs.rbc.com/calgaryinnovationhub for more information as
roles become available.
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with
a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading
performance. Our success comes from the 86,000+ employees who
leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision,
values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and
communities prosper. As Canada's
biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market
capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus
on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our 17
million clients in Canada, the
U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.
We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives
through donations, community investments and employee volunteer
activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.
SOURCE RBC