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. To learn more about CIBC, please visit CIBC.com (https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc.html) **What you'll be doing** Reporting to the Senior Director, the Sr. Consultant, Communications and Events will manage and support corporate-level communications and high-profile events, ensuring alignment with business strategies. This role involves the creation, coordination, and execution of communication strategies and event planning, including town halls and other significant gatherings. Additionally, the Senior Consultant will play a pivotal role in supporting the day-to-day operations and effectiveness of the Innovation team. _At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview._ **How you'll succeed** + **Develop and Implement Communication Strategies:** Create effective communication strategies that resonate with internal stakeholders and support business objectives. + **Event Planning and Execution:** Oversee the execution of high-profile events and town halls, managing all related content and communication deliverables. Serve as the central point of contact throughout the event planning process. + **Operational Support:** Enable effective day-to-day operations of the Innovation team (e.g. team meetings, assist with financials, ad-hoc requests) + **Task Organization:** Break down complex engagements into actionable tasks, organizing them in a manner that ensures timely completion and accountability. + **Create Impactful Presentations:** Develop meaningful presentations and communication materials for key business partners and senior leaders. + **Project Management:** Monitor project milestones, assess resource requirements, and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget. + **Stay Current on Communication Trends:** Remain informed about emerging communication methods and integrate them into daily operations. + **Ensure Compliance:** Adhere to CIBC policies, standards, and guidelines in all communication and event-related activities. **Who you are** + **You can demonstrate experience** in developing and implementing business operating models that support organizational objectives and strategies, and you are an expert in effectively communicating these models to a range of audiences. + **You enjoy uncertainty and ambiguity.** You seek out innovative solutions and new ways of thinking about situations, problems and opportunities. + **Your influence makes an impact.** You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard. + **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 build high quality,** well-developed content including precise articulation of ideas and opinions in order to prepare detailed strategic papers and proposals. + **Values matter to you.** You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability. **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. + 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 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. + We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like 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 **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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com + 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 tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). 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. **Job Location** Toronto-81 Bay, 16th Floor **Employment Type** Regular **Weekly Hours** 37.5 **Skills** Business Analysis, Business Objectives, Communication, Customer Experience (CX), Design Processes, Digital Designs, Financial Modeling, Long Term Planning, People Management, Teamwork At CIBC, we are in business to help our clients, employees and shareholders achieve what is important to them. Our ability to create value for all CIBC stakeholders is driven by a business culture based on common values: Trust, Teamwork and Accountability. Working with CIBC makes you a part of a work environment committed to our clients, employees and communities - a place where you can excel. Every day, our 44,000 employees help our clients achieve their financial goals, because what matters to our clients, matters to us.