Senior Executive Protection – Close Protection

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The Senior Executive Protection – Close Protection role is a key position within CIBC’s Corporate Security team, responsible for safeguarding the CEO during all movements within CIBC Square, throughout Toronto, and abroad. The incumbent will collaborate closely with Executive Protection drivers, other protection team members, event teams, the Office of the CEO, and the CEO’s support team to ensure seamless communication and security operations.

This role requires the ability to travel on short notice, work irregular hours, travel internationally, and exercise sound judgment in dynamic environments while maintaining a discreet, executive-level professional presence. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.

• Proactive Protection - Proactively ensure the safety and security of the CEO and senior executives in all environments.
• Act Decisively - Respond proportionately to threats, incidents, or medical emergencies in accordance with law, training, and policy.
• Team Coordination - Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners to deliver seamless protective operations.
• Logistics & Communication - Manage movement schedules and logistics with precision to ensure well-orchestrated and consistent protective operations.

• You can demonstrate experience with:
  Minimum 7 years in executive protection, law enforcement, military, or a related security field; corporate executive protection experience preferred. Security Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of physical security, risk assessment, and crisis management.
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification (advanced medical training preferred). Licensing & Travel:
  Valid security/protection license and passport; able to travel internationally without restrictions.
• Your Professional Background:
  Law enforcement experience with operational expertise in executive or dignitary protection. Specialized Training:
  Formal close/executive protection and use of force training from a recognized provider.
• You have stellar communication skills:
  Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Teamwork & Adaptability:
  Able to work effectively as part of a team and adapt to dynamic situations.
• You are flexible and adaptable:
  Flexible and available to deploy on short notice, work irregular hours, and travel internationally as required.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

• 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 Moment Makers, 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 such as 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.

• 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 Mailb
• 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.

Toronto-81 Bay, 30th Floor

Regular

37.5

Decision Making, Leadership, Professional Etiquette, Risk Management, Risk Management and Mitigation, Sound Judgment