Communications Specialist Co-Op, Summer 2026

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

Youll join a Strategy & Growth team that drives leadership connection and strategic alignment through impactful this role youll help design and deliver initiatives that make strategy clear and consistent. Youll turn ideas into materials that inform and engage teams.

The successful candidate will be supporting the development and execution of an engagement plan aligned to strategy enablement prioritiesincluding leadership connection strategic alignment and cross-business collaborationis a key focus. This includes creating communication artifacts such as email templates presentations toolkits and visual materials that effectively translate strategy into clear actionable messages. Additionally designing and building PowerPoint presentations that are visually engaging well-structured and tailored to leadership and enterprise audiences is essential. Responsibilities also involve supporting the creation and ongoing maintenance of an internal SharePoint site ensuring content is organized in an intuitive accessible and easy-to-navigate manner. Further assistance is provided in planning and coordinating internal workshops and engagement sessions encompassing the preparation of materials visuals and follow-up communications. Collaboration with partners across the business is integral as it enables the gathering of input alignment of messaging and ensures all communications are consistent inclusive and on brand.

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.

Important information

• 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.
• You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies to be eligible. However you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for a role.
• Please include your resume (no more than 2 pages) a cover letter (no more than 1 page)and your most recent unofficial transcript with your application. These should all be uploaded into the Resume section of the application as one pdf document.
• You are e a student pursuing a degree in Communications Business Marketing Design Media or a related field. Youre building expertise that will help you thrive in dynamic environments.
• A portfolio or work samples are strongly encouraged. If available please include links to examples of presentations videos SharePoint sites or other communication artifacts youve created.
• Further clarity on the work location will be provided at the time of your interview. Please note all employees must work within their current jurisdiction and must reside within Canada. All CIBC Co-op positions require you to be based in Canada for the duration of the term.
• Duration of term:4 months (May 2026 Aug 2026)
• Please note we have multiple positions available under this posting and you may be considered by more than one hiring team.

How youll succeed

• Communication & Storytelling You know how to simplify complex ideas and communicate them clearly through written visual and digital formats.
• Design & Visual Thinking You have a strong eye for layout hierarchy and storytelling in presentations. Experience creating videos or multimedia content is an asset.
• Digital Tools Youre confident working in PowerPoint and are familiar with SharePoint or eager to learn how to build engaging internal sites.
• Collaboration You enjoy working with multiple stakeholders and incorporating feedback to strengthen final outputs.
• Organization & Ownership You manage multiple deliverables effectively meet deadlines and take pride in the quality of your work.

Who you are

• Youre curious about strategy and leadership. You seek to understand how communication shapes large organizations.
• Youre passionate about creating tangible outputs. You enjoy making presentations videos sites or templates that keep people informed and connected.
• Youre digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others dont. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• Youre driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by making yourself heard and by surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect authenticity.
• 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 work to recognize you in meaningful personalized ways including a competitive compensation a banking benefit* wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs 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.

*Subject to 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

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were 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.

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