Diversity for growth and innovation is one of RBC’s core values. We embrace the power of a diverse workforce and provide an inclusive and collaborative workplace-one that unleashes the talents of all our employees. We believe diversity creates better value, delivers superior client experiences and develops innovative solutions for the markets and communities we serve.
The following chart provides a snapshot of the representation of our diverse Canadian federally regulated population.
RBC Permanent Workforce (Full and Part Time)
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Group
1988
2008
2009
2010
Women
75%
69%
68%
67%
Aboriginal people
1.1%
1.6%
1.6%
1.6%
People with disabilities
2.9%
3.8%
3.7%
3.7%
Members of visible minorities
12%
26%
27%
28%
Increasing Representation
In 2010, we:
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Hired 109 employees with disabilities through the Pursue your Potential program - an initiative for recruiting candidates from diverse backgrounds
Placed 34 interns through Ability Edge, a paid internship program for graduates with disabilities
Continued to sponsor the RBC Olympians program, which hires both Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes as community ambassadors who bring Olympic messages of excellence and leadership to Canadian communities.
Employee Integration
Recognizing the power of having a work environment which provides learning, networking and mentoring opportunities in 2010 we:
Continued to sponsor our employee resource group REACH , with a focus on growing the membership to over 150 employees and encouraging managers of employees with disabilities to join.
Delivered Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Employees with Disabilities – webcasts for People Managers. The webcast focuses on how to recognize the impact disclosing a disability may have for the individual, how to provide workplace accommodation, performance enablement and career coaching to employees with disabilities.
A Let’s Talk About It communication campaign was launched to increase diversity and disability awareness and highlight the importance of self-identification as a person with a disability. The campaign features our REACH Executive champion and RBC employees with disabilities sharing their stories, talking about their careers and the impact of being open in the workplace about their disability.
Our dedicated in-house Workplace Accommodation Advisor continued to support managers and employees in 2010. Workplace Accommodation Advisor jointly with the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) hosted a Celebration event, recognizing RBC’s completion of 1000 cases of accommodation for employees with disabilities.
Our flexible work arrangement offerings, including part-time, compressed work week, job-sharing, flextime and phased retirement, as well as our Purchased Vacation Option (PVO) provided employees with the flexibility needed to address any work/life responsibilities. In 2010, an employee could purchase up to four weeks, and in North America employees purchasing more than 3,500 vacation days.
Premises and Information Access
We are committed to providing access, both to our premises and to information, for our employees who have disabilities, including:
Providing a barrier-free workplace
Requiring all new and renovated buildings to be wheelchair-accessible for both clients and employees
To date there are about 2,550 full function, voice capable ATMs in our network across Canada for visually impaired clients.
Plan Member FAQs
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To access your ID card:
Sign in to our secure Online Group Benefit Solutions service, select ‘Manage Now’ to enter your Online Health & Dental Claims Centre and from the main page, select ‘Print Your ID Card’. OR
Download the RBC Insurance My Benefits app and sign in using your username and password. On the main menu, select ‘ID card’. (To access your ID card without signing in, slide the “offline view” indicator to “on” from the ID card page.)
Inform your Plan Administrator or Human Resources department of any changes to your personal information (e.g. name, date of birth or language). This includes adding or deleting a dependent or changing your family status (e.g. from “single” to “couple” or “family”). Your Plan Administrator is also responsible for updating any changes to your role, salary or number of hours worked.
To update your mailing address, banking information or email address:
Sign in to our secure Online Group Benefit Solutions service.
Select ‘Manage Now’ to enter your Online Health & Dental Claims Centre.
From the left-hand navigation, select ‘Plan member Summary’ to update your mailing address or select ‘Direct Deposit’ to update your banking information and email address.
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You can sign in Plan Member to our secure Online Group Benefit Solutions service to check the details of your plan and get a copy of your Employee Benefits Booklet.
If you do not have access to the Online Group Benefit Solutions service, you can call us at 1-855-264-2174 and one of our representatives will be glad to assist you.
Unless your benefit plan documents state otherwise, dependent children are covered to the end of the month in which their 21st birthday occurs, or the end of the month in which their 26th birthday occurs if they are a full-time student. For students, you must submit proof to your Plan Administrator on an annual basis that the dependent is enrolled full-time at an accredited college, university or educational institute.
You can use your Health Spending Account (HSA) for eligible health-related expenses such as:
Deductibles or co-insurance payments for health and dental expenses
Health or dental expenses in excess of maximum coverage amounts
A wide range of other health-related expenses that are not covered by your health and dental plan, but qualify as a medical expense under the Canadian Income Tax Act
You can find a full list of eligible expenses on the Canada Revenue Agency website.
Sign in to our secure Online Group Benefit Solutions service, select ‘Manage Now’ to enter your Online Health & Dental Claims Centre and from the home page, select ‘Is My Drug Covered?’ or use the RBC Insurance My Benefits app on your smartphone, where you will find a lookup tool that allows you to verify whether or not a drug is covered under your benefits plan.
To begin your lookup, enter the drug name or Drug Identification Number (DIN). Then select the plan member from the drop-down menu. If the drug is eligible as a benefit of the plan, you will see ‘covered’. If the drug is not covered by the plan, you will see ‘not covered. If the drug requires authorization, a link to the form will appear. If the drug was substituted with a lower cost alternative, a special message will be displayed. View the steps in our demo for Managing Your Online Group Benefits. opens new window.
To locate professional service providers, use the ‘Find a Health Provider’ lookup feature. Sign in to our secure Online Group Benefit Solutions service, select ‘Manage Now’ and from the home page, select ‘Find a Provider’ or use the RBC Insurance My Benefits app on your smartphone.
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All providers found are registered with RBC Insurance. Once you select a provider, confirmation will appear if the provider has the ability to bill RBC Insurance directly on your behalf and if the provider will direct bill. If your provider is not shown, additional information may be required at time of claim. Call our health and dental claims line at 1-855-264-2174 to confirm a provider’s eligibility prior to receiving services.
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To verify if coverage for various medical expenses are available, use the ‘Benefit Eligibility’ feature. Sign in to our secure Online Group Benefit Solutions service, select ‘Manage Now’ and from the left-hand navigation, select ‘My Benefits’, ‘Benefit Eligibility’ or use the RBC Insurance My Benefits app on your smartphone. You can also have your provider submit a pre-determination request before you have expensive medical or dental treatments or call our health and dental claims line at 1-855-264-2174 to verify your coverage eligibility.
To find out if your medication is covered, call the health and dental claims line at 1-855-264-2174.
You can also sign in to our secure Online Group Benefit Solutions service, select ‘Manage Now’ to enter your Online Health & Dental Claims Centre and from the home page, select ‘Is My Drug Covered?’ or use the RBC Insurance My Benefits app on your smartphone, where you will find a lookup tool that allows you to verify whether or not a drug is covered.
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If you’ve submitted a claim that was denied but was previously covered by your employer before switching to RBC Insurance, you may still be able to have your medication or condition added to the RBC Insurance group benefits plan. You will need to provide an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) or approval letter from your previous carrier showing that the claim was previously covered. This proof cannot be older than 6 months.
Prior to travelling, review your Employee Benefits Booklet to understand what your benefits cover. Your ID card contains contact information you’ll need in the event of an emergency, so be sure to keep it with you while travelling. Also download the Path app for free from the Apple Store or Google Play. With this app, you can:
Search your location to find a medical facility for emergency assistance
Call or email Assured Assistance directly for emergency medical assistance
Access worldwide assistance numbers
Contact local emergency services
Access up-to-date travel advisories
Note: Before you seek medical treatment, it’s important that you call the number listed on your ID card as soon as possible. The call centre is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year worldwide, and can help to ensure that you get the care you need without incurring unnecessary out-of-pocket costs. Call 1-855-603-5571 (in Canada or the U.S.) or 1-905-608-8251 (collect from anywhere in the world).
You may be eligible to convert all or a part of your life and/or disability coverage to an individual plan within 31 days of your employment ending. For more details, please contact your Plan Administrator or Benefit Advisor.
Our Group Long Term Disability Coverage brochure provides a helpful summary of key points to keep in mind about your coverage.
You and your eligible dependents have access to a variety of health and well-being services and programs at no additional cost:
RBC Insurance Wellness Program Make real improvements to your health with ongoing wellness recommendations, access retailer discounts at your favourite retailers and enjoy progress-based incentives by participating in the RBC Insurance Wellness Program, powered by LifeWorks.
Work-Life Employee Assistance Program Whatever challenge you're facing, the RBC Insurance Work-Life Employee Assistance Program is there to help you and your eligible dependents by providing access to counselling, online educational resources, research and referrals, and more.
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Best Doctors Best Doctors can connect you with the right medical care and advice when you need it most. Confirmation of diagnosis and treatment, referrals to doctors with special expertise and advice on navigating the healthcare system is available to you and your eligible dependents.
Drug Compatibility Test We are all genetically unique, and so is our response to medication. As a plan member, you can receive preferred pricing for a drug compatibility test that can identify which drugs work best for you.
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Discount Programs As a plan member, you can access a variety of discounts and savings such as offers for everyday shopping, travel, entertainment, and lifestyle purchases, as well as health and wellness products and services.