Consultant, Corporate 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  team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

The Consultant, Corporate Communications, is responsible for providing internal communications consultation, providing support to senior team members working towards developing and implementing corporate communication strategies aligned to CIBC business strategy. You will work directly with team members as well as with business partners to develop tailored internal communications, intranet content, presentations, speeches, and other related communications activities. You will also be experienced with executive communications and supporting executive communications, ensuring messaging is tailored for senior leaders and key stakeholders.

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.

• Communication consultation to address strategies in support of key enterprise communications initiatives.
• Support the development of presentations for various audiences and channels, using different tools and methods.
• Provide direction and advice to internal clients on appropriate messaging, communication vehicle, target audience, timing of announcements, distribution, etc.
• Support and deliver executive communications, including the drafting and editing of speeches, announcements, and high‑level presentations for senior management.
• Editing/writing direction and support to senior management and other communications team members.
• Formulate communications research and audits to help support with the measurement of programs and initiatives on an on‑going basis.
• Support creation of templates, resources, and tools to help the Comms team align their communications with the bank’s strategy and purpose.

• Advisory/Consultative — You have developed advisory and consultative skills.
• Communication Strategies — You have demonstrated problem identification and communication principles to support communication strategies.
• Solution Oriented — You have a proven ability to support the development of creative solutions that address difficult or complex issues.
• Stakeholder Support — You have the ability to function as a key consultant to senior management and division heads and to work collaboratively with business leaders.
• Experienced with executive communications — You have a proven track record of supporting and delivering executive‑level communications in a corporate environment.
• You can demonstrate experience in a corporate communications environment.
• You have a degree/diploma in Journalism/Communications or comparable or equivalent experience.
• You can demonstrate experience in developed communications writing and presentation skills.
• You’re motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.
• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

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 a paycheck. We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and Moment Makers, our social, points‑based recognition program.

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