Senior Consultant, Public Affairs

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 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. In this role, you develop and manage proactive efforts to promote CIBC’s capabilities, insight, advice, reputation and corporate story. This role will also support executive communications for senior leaders in the bank. 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

- Public Affairs – Develop and take ownership of proactive PR plans that build awareness of our bank’s growth initiatives, product and services, and other key topics of interest to our stakeholders. Maintain/grow relationships with the media.

- Reputation and Brand Management – Help build external profile for CIBC’s innovative client-focused capabilities. Proactively identify, recognize, assess, and manage risks and opportunities with a goal of building and protecting CIBC’s reputation. Gather facts, think strategically, and apply solid judgment.

- Strategic Communications – Write and develop communication plans, media releases, social content, briefing documents and key messages. Ensure spokespeople are effectively prepared to deliver strategic messaging. Work closely with Communications colleagues and partners across the bank to manage a wide range of communications and PR activities to enhance and protect CIBC’s reputation. Influence leaders with regard to approach, tone, content and timely impact of communications.

Who you are

- You have solid 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 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.

- 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.
- You live your values. You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best.

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 [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.

Expected End Date
2027-11-12

Job Location
Toronto-81 Bay, 33rd Floor

Employment Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours
37.5

Skills
Accountability, Communication, Communications Support, External Communication, Public Relations Communications, Strategic Communication Planning, Writing