Associate Vice-president, Communications and Public

1 month ago


Toronto, Canada CIBC Full time

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.

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**Job Description**:
What you'll be doing

As an Associate Vice-President, Communications and Public Affairs, you will provide strategic communications direction, leadership and planning to a broad range of business and functional group leaders at CIBC. You will align internal and external communications activities to our purpose, enterprise and business strategies, as well as ensure alignment with the overall communications strategy and objectives.
- 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
- Strategic Communications and Planning - Provide advice and counsel to the senior leadership team based on communications expertise and sound judgement, providing leadership in the development and communication. Establish communication goals, strategies and tactics, including development of an annual communications plan, with buy-in from business leaders. Develop, lead and execute the communication strategies in alignment with the business and functional objectives and CIBC’s purpose, business strategies and priorities. Support presentations to the CIBC Board of Directors.
- Governance and Control - Work within the framework of Communications and Public Affairs policies, practices and procedures to identify and resolve reputational issues. Lead business recovery and crisis communications for the business.
- Operational and Business Effectiveness - Assess resources required for optimal communications and deployment. Develop and support clear accountabilities and processes that enable clear and disciplined communications across the business units. Maximize communications efficiencies.
- People Management and Leadership - Create a positive work environment and be an effective role model by championing CIBC’s purpose. Lead, manage and develop the team and provide ongoing advice and direction on a variety of complex conceptual or interpretative issues; keep the team highly focused on the deliverables required by the senior executives and each business group.

Who you are
- You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.
- Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.
- You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
- You are a caring and accountable leader. You have experience developing and implementing strategic team goals. You have experience coaching employees and inspiring successful team performance.
- You can demonstrate 15 + years of experience of in the communication field. You can demonstrate knowledge of communications principles, practices and processes. You have knowledge of financial services, investor/financial communications and stakeholder management.
- 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 health benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, an employee share purchase plan 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.

What you need to knowYou need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 33rd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

**Skills**:
Accountable, Business, Business Effectiveness, Business Strategies, Communication, Leadership, People Management, Prioritization, Public Affairs, Results-Oriented, Strategic Communication, Taking Initiative, Teamwork



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