Director Public Affairs
Director Public Affairs
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Job Description
Were building a relationshiporiented bank for the modern world. We need talented passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing whats 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
What youll be doing
The Director is a key member of the Public Affairs team which focuses on enhancing and protecting CIBCs reputation with external stakeholders through media and public relations investor and financial communications and issues management. In this lead role you will collaborate with subject matter experts across the bank to manage topics of reputational importance and support external efforts to promote CIBCs insight advice and corporate story. You will report to the Senior Director Public Affairs.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Youll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where youll spend 13 days per week onsite while other days will be remote.
How youll succeed
- Reputation and Brand Management Youll apply client focus and solid judgment in managing media and other stakeholder inquiries on enterprisewide and line of business matters. Youll also proactively identify assess and manage risks and opportunities in all reputational matters.
- Strategic Communications You know what is news and demonstrate solid analytical and strategic communications planning skills for diverse stakeholder groups. You combine this with clear concise and impactful writing spanning media relations activities social content and presentations. You also bring expertise in working with internal communications colleagues and business partners to align messages and approaches.
- Public Affairs Youll lead and manage communications supporting corporate initiatives and provide sound counsel to leaders at all levels in stakeholder engagement activities.
Who you are
- You demonstrate solid experience in media relations and managing complex reputational matters with senior leaders in a fastpaced environment. You are also adept at influencing decision makers on approach tone content and timely impact of communications. Its an asset if you have knowledge of banking and its diversified client segments.
- You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions and go the extra mile when doing so.
- Your influence makes an impact. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success and have a track record in this regard.
- You understand success is in the details. You notice things that others dont. Your critical thinking skills help to inform decision making for you and your business partners.
- You act like an owner. You thrive when youre empowered to take the lead go above and beyond and deliver results.
- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values trust teamwork and accountability.
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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 pointsbased 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
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 attributebased 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
Toronto81 Bay 33rd FloorEmployment Type
RegularWeekly Hours
37.5Skills
Communications Support Cross Functional Projects Efficiency Improvements External Communication Influencing Skills Internal Communications Marketing Partnership Management People Management Prioritization Project Management Strategic Communication PlanningRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
