Senior Consultant, Communications

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com

What you’ll be doing

CIBC’s Communications and Public Affairs (C&PA) department is responsible for managing all internal and external corporate-level communications to employees, shareholders, clients, media, and community organizations. As Senior Consultant, Communications, you will be responsible for executing communications to support the mandate, strategic initiatives, and employee engagement activities of three key Functional Groups – Finance, Risk Management and Administration (comprised of Legal, Privacy, Audit, Ombudsman and Corporate Secretary, Internal Audit and ESG and Corporate Governance). This includes communications planning, writing, editing, advice, and counsel. You will be working with business partners to develop general and specific communications, plan and execute employee events, presentations, speeches, videos, communications plans, and other related communication activities.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you’ll succeed

• Communications Expert - Lead the development and execution of strategic communications plans and events to support business specific and enterprise-wide initiatives, strategic priorities, and employee engagement activities. Provide communications advice and counsel for executive and internal stakeholders on effective communication principles, plans and processes.
• Relationship Management and Business Acumen - Confident working with senior executives, and ability to manage relationships across the organization with proven ability to build strong working partnerships focused on outcomes. A strong and comprehensive knowledge of financial services is an asset. You will work closely with other teams including corporate events, business management, intranet and translations on communications programs and projects.
• Influence and Advise - Influence executives and partners with regard to approach, tone, content, and timely impact of communications. Provide counsel and recommendations on communications activities by offering recommendations on procedures and practices to improve the efficiency of the department and the role as well as ensuring communication strategies and tactics are successfully implemented.

Who you are

• Excellent communications planning, project management, and time management.
• Solid relationship skills to build trust, influence and achieve results.
• Solid ability to manage competing/demanding/simultaneous priorities.
• A self-starter and team player who collaborates and demonstrates accountability.
• Experience managing or coaching team members to help them grow and develop.
• Previous experience with executive communications and event management is an asset.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofing skills with first-rate attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into a simple narrative.
• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.
• You're driven to succeed. You are motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make an impact.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

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