Director Inclusion, Employee Engagement

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.

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What you'll be doing

The People, Culture and Talent team helps shape the experiences that support our people, our culture and our workplace so we can help make our clients’ ambitions a reality.  As Director, Inclusion - Employee Engagement, you'll lead strategies, programs and partnerships that strengthen belonging, connection and community across the bank. You'll enable CIBC’s People Networks by evolving the operating model, supporting annual planning, strengthening governance and helping executive sponsors and network leaders deliver meaningful outcomes. You'll work closely with stakeholders to embed inclusive practices into employee experiences and enterprise priorities. You'll also lead enterprise Inclusion events, campaigns and activations, develop materials for senior leaders, and use feedback and insights to continuously enhance engagement and participation. As a people leader, you'll inspire and develop your team while driving impact that helps employees feel seen, supported and connected.

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

- Belonging strategy and employee experience - Lead the development and execution of strategies and initiatives that strengthen belonging and enhance the employee experience in alignment with CIBC’s Inclusion priorities.
- People Network enablement - Oversee the effectiveness of CIBC’s People Networks by supporting annual planning, goal alignment, governance, tools and standards that enable meaningful and consistent employee experiences across the organization.
- Executive sponsorship and stakeholder partnership - Partner with executive sponsors, People Network leads, Human Resources partners and business stakeholders to clarify priorities, strengthen engagement and support the successful delivery of network and Inclusion objectives.
- Programs, events and communications - Lead the planning and execution of enterprise Inclusion events, activations and campaigns, and collaborate with Communications and internal partners on messaging that highlights belonging, community and employee experience impact.
- Insights and continuous improvement - Gather and interpret employee feedback to assess the effectiveness of initiatives and recommend enhancements
- People leadership - Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team while fostering commitment, collaboration and accountability through CIBC’s key leader behaviours: enable the future, inspire hearts and minds, and drive action and impact together.

Who you are

- You have relevant experience. You bring strong experience in employee engagement, inclusion, employee experience or program leadership. You know how to turn strategy into practical, people-centered initiatives that create meaningful impact.
- You are a caring and accountable leader. You have experience developing and implementing strategic team goals. You have experience coaching employees and inspiring successful team performance.
- Your influence makes a difference. You build trusted relationships with senior leaders, executive sponsors and employee-led groups, and you know how to gain commitment and stakeholder buy-in across a complex organization.
- You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.
- You can demonstrate experience in program design, stakeholder management, employee resource groups or People Networks, communications and presentations, and insight-driven planning. It’s an asset if you have experience leading enterprise Inclusion events, activations or community-building initiatives.
- You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You communicate detailed information in a meaningful way.
- You have a degree/diploma in human resources, communications, business, social sciences or a related field or equivalent relevant work experience..
- 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]
- CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.
- 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 test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).
- We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. 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.

Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 33rd Floor

Employment Type
Regular

Weekly Hours
37.5

Skills
Advisory Services, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Human Resources (HR), Recruiting, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Talent Management