Communications Specialist Co-op

CIBC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBC is seeking a motivated Communications Specialist Co-op to join their team in Toronto. This role offers hands-on experience in communications, events management, and stakeholder engagement, focusing on supporting the Business Management Office Communications team. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and passionate about creative communication.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Banking benefit

Wellbeing support

Employee and family assistance programs

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies.
• Passion for creative communication and strong collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Help coordinate and promote internal events including employee town halls.
• Assist in drafting, editing, and proofreading internal communications.

Skills

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Organizing

Time Management

Education

Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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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

CIBC is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Communications Specialist Co-op to join our dynamic team. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in communications, events management and stakeholder engagement. The incumbent will support the Business Management Office Communications team in driving Communication strategies for three technology groups within CIBC’s Technology, Infrastructure & Innovation (TI&I) division.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-2 days per week on-site or on an as needed basis, while other days will be remote.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Event Support - Help coordinate and promote internal events, including employee town halls, People Leader Workshops, and a variety of other employee engagement activities. Event support is end-to-end – from logistics and booking, to content creation, to on-site and post-event support.
• Content Creation - Assist in drafting, editing, and proofreading internal communications, including PowerPoint presentations, social media (Workplace) posts, leadership email communications, surveys, newsletters, etc.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to support communication needs, manage requests and ensure consistency in messaging.
  
  

A passion for creative communication and strong collaboration skills are essential to the success of the role.

Important information

• You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and returning to full-time studies to be eligible.
• Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
• 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.
• 4 month opportunity.
  
  

How You’ll Succeed

• Support Strategic Communications Initiatives. Contribute to Communications Initiatives that enhances the employee experience and strengthens engagement.
• Create Engaging Communication Tactics. Design and deliver high-quality communications to a variety of audiences at all levels across TI&I.
• Utilize Communication Channels to Deliver Quality Communications. A willingness to learn CIBC communication channels and processes, alongside the ability to share ideas and improvements.
  
  

Who You Are

• Organized. Your time management skills are strong and you are able to prioritize competing priorities to ensure successful outcomes.
• Detail-oriented. Whether organizing an event or developing content, you pay close attention to the finer details and seek opportunities for enhancement to ensure optimal results.
• A strong communicator. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate ideas with team members and stakeholders.
• You embrace and advocate for change. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
• Adaptable. You have a willingness to learn new tools and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.
• 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.
• 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 [e-mail]
• 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.
  
  

Expected End Date

2025-12-19

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 33rd Floor

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Communication, Detail-Oriented, Microsoft PowerPoint, Organizing, Time Management

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Banking

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