Senior Strategic Sourcing Partner - 12 Month Contract

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Partner to enhance their talent acquisition efforts. In this role, you will proactively source and assess candidates, develop strategic sourcing plans, and build strong relationships with stakeholders. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing you to thrive in a flexible environment while making a significant impact on the organization. Join a team that values your contributions and empowers you to achieve your professional goals in a supportive and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Banking Benefits

Wellbeing Support

Employee Assistance Programs

MomentMakers Recognition

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and talent acquisition.
• Strong relationship management and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing plans to attract top talent.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Business Acumen

Relationship Management

Project Management

Inclusive Talent Management

Communication

Recruiting Strategies

Tools

ATS (Workday)

Boolean Search

Job description

Senior Strategic Sourcing Partner - 12 Month Contract

Senior Strategic Sourcing Partner - 12 Month Contract

Apply locations Toronto, ON
Time type Full time
Posted on Posted 6 Days Ago
End Date: May 8, 2025 (1 day left to apply)
Requisition ID 2510357

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and ambitions, empowering you at work. Our team members are valued for their contributions and have what they need to make a meaningful impact.

To learn more about CIBC, visit CIBC.com

What you’ll be doing

Talent Acquisition delivers top-tier experiences to make CIBC the destination of choice for top talent, including candidates from co-op, undergraduate, or postgraduate programs. As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Partner, you’ll proactively source, identify, and assess external talent, hiring strong talent and leaders to enhance our client and employee experiences. You will support enterprise-wide functions such as Early Talent, Technology, Infrastructure & Innovation, Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, Risk Management, Finance, and People, Culture, and Brand by developing strategic talent attraction strategies, sourcing plans, and recruiting high-quality passive candidates.

At CIBC, we enable an optimal work environment for you to thrive. You’ll have flexibility within a hybrid work model, spending 1-3 days on-site and the rest remotely.

How you’ll succeed

• Strategic Sourcing – Develop and implement sourcing plans, utilize social media, ATS (Workday), attend industry events, and lead marketing and sourcing campaigns. Build candidate pipelines, maintain a professional social media presence, prospect talent through networks, and advise hiring managers using diverse assessment techniques. Cold call and influence passive candidates to join our organization.
• Business Acumen – Stay updated on labor market trends and competitor insights to advise business partners, forecast hiring needs, and advocate for effective sourcing strategies and technologies.
• Relationship Management – Build strong relationships with leaders, partners, and candidates. Provide a top-tier candidate experience, manage talent pipelines, and consult with business partners on talent acquisition processes.
• Project Management – Support recruitment projects, build pipelines for growth, assist with onboarding, and contribute to projects from the Centre of Excellence.
• Inclusive Talent Management – Promote diversity initiatives, collaborate with the inclusion team, and meet hiring goals.

Who you are

• You’re driven to succeed. Passionate about sourcing rare talent, continuously refining strategies, operating with urgency and efficiency to minimize third-party costs.
• You put our clients first. Skilled in building relationships, networking, and fostering collaboration to achieve impactful outcomes based on trust, teamwork, and accountability.
• You’re an expert in sourcing talent. Experienced as a Talent Sourcer with proficiency in social platforms, Boolean search, HR databases, ATS (Workday), CMS, and effective communication skills.
• You act like an owner. Empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• Values matter to you. Strong time-management skills, ability to present opportunities compellingly, and commitment to authenticity and company values.

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What CIBC Offers

We prioritize your goals, starting with your strengths and ambitions, creating opportunities for growth.

• Recognition through competitive compensation, banking benefits*, wellbeing support, and programs like employee and family assistance and MomentMakers recognition.
• Innovative spaces and tools to foster collaboration and create impactful solutions for clients.

*Subject to terms and conditions

What you need to know

• We are committed to an inclusive environment. If you need accommodations, contact [e-mail]
• You must be legally eligible to work at the specified location(s) and have a valid work or study permit if applicable.
• You may be asked to complete assessments or skills tests to learn more about your capabilities and provide you with information about us.

Additional Details

Expected End Date: 2026-05-26

Job Location: Toronto - 81 Bay, 33rd Floor

Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours: 37.5

Skills: Business Effectiveness, Coaching, Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Long Term Planning, People Leadership, People Management, Process Improvements, Recruiting, Recruiting Strategies

At CIBC, we help clients, employees, and shareholders achieve their goals. Our culture is based on Trust, Teamwork, and Accountability. Join us to excel and make a difference every day.