2026 Fall - HR, Risk Management Intern (4 Months)

What is the opportunity?

Are you interested in gaining hands-on experience in digital risk management, governance, and program delivery within a dynamic HR technology environment? By applying to this internship, you will have the opportunity to work as a Fall HRDS - Risk Management Intern within the HR Digital Solutions (HRDS) team. This role offers exposure to enterprise risk areas such as privacy risk, third-party risk, and business continuity risk, while collaborating with experienced professionals to support risk management activities, vendor oversight, and operational execution for HR digital platforms and tools.

What will you do?

Risk Management & Governance:

• Assist in monitoring and interpreting enterprise risk policies and industry standards, ensuring requirements are communicated effectively to the HRDS team.
• Support the completion and regular review of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and Business Environment Impact Evaluation (BEIE).
• Help maintain the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to ensure operational resilience for HRDS systems.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and App Custodians to identify and assess risks associated with system changes, upgrades, or new digital capabilities.
• Assist in preparing documentation and evidence for internal or external audits, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups on remediation actions.
• Contribute to the creation of risk awareness materials and reference resources to build risk capability within the HRDS team.

Program Management & Operational Execution:

• Assist in coordinating recurring programs such as Workday semi-annual releases, ensuring stakeholder engagement and timely delivery.
• Support access governance activities, including reviewing and completing SharePoint audits.
• Provide administrative support for escalated enterprise digital HR issues, ensuring prompt risk reporting as needed.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Information Technology, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Strong interest in HR technologies, risk management, and digital program delivery.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with HR platforms and tools.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk areas such as privacy risk, third-party risk, and business continuity risk.
• Experience with program coordination or project management.

What’s in it for you?

• Hands-on experience in digital risk management and governance within a global HR technology environment.
• Exposure to enterprise risk areas such as privacy risk, third-party risk, and business continuity risk.
• Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and gain insights into HR technology program delivery and vendor management.
• Development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and supportive work environment that fosters learning and growth.

Duration:

This internship is a 4-month program.

Location:

20 King Street West, 9th Floor

Please note: This posting is for a 4-months Fall 2026 Student placement with a start date of September 2026, and end date of December 2026. In order to be eligible for this 4-months Student position, you must either:

• Be returning back to school after the work term end-date of December 2026 ; or
• If you are not returning back to school (i.e. are graduating in December 2026), you must require the full 4-months work term as a mandatory component to in order to graduate successfully.

Please ensure that you meet these eligibility requirements before applying - candidates who apply but are found to be ineligible are not able to be considered.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is May 17, 2026. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.

RBC is committed to supporting flexible work arrangements when and where available. The successful candidate for this role will be required to be located within Ontario for the duration of the work term. Details regarding the specific virtual, hybrid, and in-office arrangements for this Integrated Learning/ Co-op position are to be discussed with the Hiring Manager.

ET26

Communication, Computer Literacy, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative

Additional Job Details

20 KING ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeHUMAN RESOURCES & BMCCStudent/Coop (Fixed Term)Salaried2026-04-282026-05-18

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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