Senior Consultant, Organizational Design

Were building a relationship-oriented 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.

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What youll be doing

As Senior Consultant Organization Design and Effectiveness you will support the Organization Design (OD) team in delivering structural design options to HR Advisory partners and business leaders. You will manage projects prepare materials conduct market research and contribute to practice development within Organization Design. Youll collaborate with HR Advisory business leaders the Executive Appointment Process (EAP) team and other stakeholders to standardize materials create process maps track executive headcount and integrate organization design materials into broader HR processes. You will play a key role in job architecture reviews mapping team members to new job families and maintaining consistency in job descriptions across the bank. You will also support the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive job description inventory at CIBC which may include implementing job description software.

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 1-3 days per week on-site while other days will be remote. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

How youll succeed

• Project Management & Process Improvement: Oversee and support the planning execution and continuous improvement of organizational design projects and processes. Create standardized materials for presentations and reviews to ensure consistency and clarity in communications. Develop workback plans and calendars to effectively manage timelines and deliverables for key initiatives. Partner with various teams to map and document organizational design processes integrate relevant materials and drive operational efficiency. Track executive headcount and provide regular reports to leadership to inform strategic decisions. Conduct annual refresh exercises and benchmark practices against industry standards to maintain best-in-class organizational design.
• Research Evaluation & Stakeholder Collaboration: Conduct research and collaborate with stakeholders to inform and educate on organizational design principles and practices. Perform internal and external research to support organizational design proposals and ensure recommendations are evidence-based. Create and update educational materials on organizational design mandates and processes to facilitate knowledge sharing across the organization. Learn and apply job evaluation principles for both executive and non-executive roles to act as backup support during peak periods. Collaborate with HR partners business leaders and other stakeholders on organizational design initiatives to align efforts and achieve strategic objectives.
• Job Architecture & Job Description Management: Lead job architecture reviews by creating new job families and profiles that support organizational needs and by collaborating with HR Advisory to map team members accordingly. Contribute to the creation of a non-executive job description inventory by partnering with HR Advisory and business leaders across the various strategic business units.

Who you are

• You demonstrate strong technical and analytical skills. You demonstrate exceptionally high attention to detail and possess strong technical capabilities enabling you to always ensure the highest level of accuracy. You have solid computer skills including expertise in PowerPoint presentations spreadsheet analysis and organization chart tools. Your strong research techniques and ability to leverage a network of resources support competitive and market research for organizational design and job evaluation engagements.
• You are results-oriented and communicate effectively. You are highly responsive and operate with a strong sense of urgency ensuring that timelines and expectations are consistently met. Your advanced project planning and prioritization skills allow you to effectively manage multiple initiatives. You excel in creating clear and impactful presentations and communication materials for organizational design projects as well as other business-related needs.
• You collaborate easily leveraging your sound organizational knowledge. You have a strong customer orientation and work collaboratively with team members across various functions. Your knowledge of the CIBC organization including its lines of business strategies goals and priorities ensures that your work aligns with the banks overall strategy. Additionally your understanding of organization design principles and concepts is a valuable asset in supporting organizational initiatives.
• 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 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

• 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.

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