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 (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html)

* NOTE : This is a temporary (11-12 month) opportunity.*

What you’ll be doing

The Senior Consultant is a key member of the Public Affairs team, which focuses on enhancing and protecting CIBC’s reputation through media and public relations, investor and financial communications, and issues management. In this role, you will develop and execute external communications that promote CIBC’s capabilities, insight, advice, reputation and corporate story. You report to the Senior Director, Public Affairs, and will work with partners across the bank.

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

• Strategic Communications – You know what is “news” and apply strong analytical and media relations skills in developing stellar communications strategies, media releases, social content and key messages.

• Reputation and Brand Management – You proactively gather facts and apply solid judgment in managing media opportunities and issues.

• Public Relations – You play a key role in external efforts to promote CIBC’s client-focused business initiatives and consumer research, as well as subject experts in the areas of personal finance, wealth/asset management, economics and organizational effectiveness.

Who you are

• You have demonstrated experience in media relations, social media and managing complex communication challenges. It’s an asset if you have experience in and/or knowledge of banking and its diversified client segments.

• You put clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.

• Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success.

• 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.

• You have a degree/diploma in Journalism, Communications or related study and/or equivalent experience.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.

*Subject to 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• 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

Expected End Date

2025-04-25

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 33rd Floor

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

External Communication, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Public Relations (PR), Reputation Management, Strategic Communication Planning

At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability.

Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel.

Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.