Consultant, Public Affairs (12 Months)

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 Consultant is a key member of the Public Affairs team, which focuses on enhancing and protecting CIBC’s reputation with external stakeholders through media and public relations, investor and financial communications, and issues management. In this role, you will support a full range of internal and external communication disciplines to build awareness of CIBC’s Community Investment and Sponsorship initiatives, including CIBC Run For the Cure, CIBC Miracle Day, the CIBC Foundation and a broad portfolio of local and regional community and sponsorship initiatives. The role involves developing communication plans for both internal and external audiences; developing content including writing and editing, media relations, social media and communications advice that is both strategic and tactical. You will report to the Senior Director, Public Affairs, and will work with Community Investment partners.

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.

NOTE: This is a 12-month temporary role.

How You’ll Succeed

• Strategic Communications - You proactively gather facts and apply solid judgement in managing internal and external communications opportunities. You know what is “news” and have strong analytical and writing skills and know how to apply them to media releases, social content and key messages.
• Reputation and Brand Management –Identify storytelling opportunities to promote CIBC’s community and sponsorship initiatives through earned and paid PR activities. Develop compelling media pitches and social content that helps build CIBC’s profile as a corporate community leader and strong, relationship-oriented bank.
• Public Affairs – Proactively assist in developing and executing internal communications and PR strategies to engage key audiences through internal communication channels, traditional and social media, and events.

Who You Are

• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• 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 can demonstrate experience in: writing, editing, and developing content for social and traditional media channels. It’s an asset if you have a strong understanding of the media relations function and experience in event planning and execution. It’s an asset if you have experience in and/or knowledge of banking and its diversified client segments.
• You have a degree/diploma in Journalism, Communications or related study and/or equivalent experience.

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.

• 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 work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

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.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 33rd Floor

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Media Relations, Public Affairs, Public Relations (PR), Relationship Management, Strategic Communication