Consultant, Communications & Public Affairs

## Consultant, Communications & Public Affairs Apply locations:
Toronto, ONtime type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
August 4, 2026 (17 days left to apply) job requisition :
2614669

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.

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** What you’ll be doing
** CIBC’s Communications team manages all internal corporate-level communications for employees. As a Consultant, Communications & Public Affairs, you'll play a key role in planning and executing communications that support Global Technology, Data & AI (GTDAI) Team. Within this scope, you will work with the Senior Director, Communications & Public Affairs, and members of the Communications & Public Affairs team, to support and execute communication strategies and plans as well as employee engagement activities that foster a solid understanding of the purpose-driven and growth-minded strategic direction of CIBC.You

will support and coordinate communications activities including writing, editing, event planning, communications guidance, and tactical execution. You will collaborate with partners across GTDAI to plan and deliver employee events, produce multimedia content, and shape communications strategies that drive engagement and alignment.
* 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**
* ** Communications Support** – Support the development and implementation of integrated communications plans, and provide day-to-day support, including writing and editing employee messages, executive briefings, announcements, town halls, MS Teams Live virtual events, etc. Work with other team members and independently to provide tactical plans in support of communications strategies, and provide advice on such things as appropriate message, communication vehicle, target audience, timing of announcements, distribution, and experiment with new storytelling tools and formats.
* ** Communications Planning** – Provide suggestions to team members and business partners to help ensure communications are developed and deployed in a timely, effective manner. Provide recommendations, input and support for content on CIBC Today and Viva Engage platforms.
* ** Relationship Building** – There is extensive collaboration and communication required with colleagues across Communications, as well as a close partnership with team members and senior leaders across CIBC. Successful relationship building will be needed to identify and leverage opportunities to present integrated messaging.
* ** Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- ** Staying current with CIBC and client/business strategies/priorities while ensuring accuracy of information through attention to detail as well as sensitivity to context. A strong ability to execute against high volumes, swift pace, and tight deadlines, while managing multiple deliverables in a time-sensitive environment where at times, information may be limited.
** Who you are**
* ** You have communications experience**. You bring 5+ years of experience in a communications role and can demonstrate strong writing, editing, and proofing skills, with first-rate attention to detail. Experience in financial services and technology is an asset.
* ** You excel at project management**. Your strong project management skills help you manage competing and demanding priorities.
* ** You have executive communications and event management experience**. Previous experience in these areas is an asset.
* ** You build strong relationships**. You have the ability to build trust, influence others, and achieve results through collaboration.
* ** You put our clients…