Senior Advisor, Immigration

Senior Immigration Advisor (Canada) – Opportunity Join a leading Global Mobility team as Senior Immigration Advisor (Canada). You will join a Canadian Immigration team of 2 (Advisor & Sr. Advisor), and report to a Senior Manager. Job Description Location: Toronto - 200 Bay Street Contract: 18 months Work Schedule: 3‑4 days/week on site required. In this role you will be relied upon for Canadian immigration advice and support for Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) employed by RBC. You will be part of a team accountable for adherence to Canadian Immigration regulatory compliance on all employee files and operational processes, as well as driving a consistent and responsive employee experience. You will act as a liaison between employees, business leaders, Human Resources, and legal counsel to effectively communicate advice, manage expectations, timelines and planning. What will you do? Monitor, audit and ensure temporary foreign worker compliance. Complete immigration assessments for new joining TFWs including open work permits, recent graduates, student programs and sponsored work permits, or work with counsel to outsource as needed. Act as the internal subject matter expert (SME) and primary liaison for guidance associated with RBC’s Immigration Policy on employment of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) in Canada. Manage and update operational components of managing Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) population for North America, specifically for Canada leveraging technologies (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow, other). Ensure all files are administered per immigration requirements and regulations; proactively track status and ensure appropriate follow‑up with stakeholders. Advise the business on solutions, considerations, implications and risks of proposed talent moves/new hires at initial planning stages and throughout the employee’s lifecycle. Educate Talent partners on changes or updates to TFW and Canadian immigration programs. Provide oversight/recommendations on operational processes to ensure immigration compliance on all files. Balance risk mitigation while supporting business objectives and the employee’s specific needs. Liaise and effectively communicate back legal advice ensuring issues are dealt with and/or escalated appropriately. Ensure effective records retention and tracking of all information for employee immigration files for both internal and external audit. Stay abreast of changes to legislative/regulations and recommend means to integrate them into case management. What do you need to succeed? Demonstrated expertise in Canadian Business Immigration coupled with experience in a corporate environment. Immigration Consultant (RCIC), Paralegal or LLB required. Candidates that do not meet this requirement cannot be considered for this role. Advanced verbal and written communication skills and ability to provide practical advice and solutions that mitigate risk and drive business decisions forward. Bilingual (French) is an asset. Policy development and operational process efficiency leveraging automated workflows and technology (e.g., Workday or HRIS) is an asset. Organized, detail‑oriented, business acumen and relationship management skills with ability to work and communicate at all levels of the organization required. Ability to navigate complex issues and solve to resolution. Experience working under pressure on multiple cases with appropriate speed and accuracy. Self‑learner, positive attitude, adaptable and able to work independently as well as part of a team. What’s in it for you? Opportunity to be a valuable member of a team central to employee mobility. Exposure to stakeholders across multiple businesses and locations. A collaborative culture that recognizes innovative business ideas and values partnership and collaboration. Opportunity to grow and develop in a leading organization. To Apply Please submit your application online: Jobs at RBC | Jobs at RBC. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Job Details Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST: Toronto City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC Job Type: Staff Augmentation Posted Date: Application Deadline: Equal Opportunity Employment Statement included. Equal Opportunity Statement At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth and to deliver value. By fostering respect, belonging and opportunity for all, we create an environment where all employees can thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr