Consultant, Corporate Events (12M Contract)

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

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Events, the Consultant is responsible for delivering a variety of events for CIBC; liaising with the various business units to maximize efficiencies in the business and provide a seamless, consistent approach to events including the creation and execution of events, the sharing of information and best practices. This role has the delegated responsibility for the successful project management, coordination and execution of events with minimal direction. The incumbent will be expected to travel periodically in support of business needs.

The objective for managing event requests through Corporate Events is to ensure that we maximize our Corporate Events opportunities with an adherence to consistent standards and processes associated with working with multiple stakeholders and partners across CIBC.

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 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote. This is subject to business needs and there may be additional on-site days required.

Kindly note this is a 12 month contract position.

How you’ll succeed

• Full Event Ownership - You will apply a comprehensive, conceptual and practical understanding of the organization and delivery of events and conferences to a wide range of business and technical situations, from problem identification to measuring the effectiveness of implemented solutions. You will consult with the executive leadership team and advise and make recommendations in their best interest. You will negotiate contracts on their behalf, manage budgets including financial reconciliations.
• Manage - You will manage multiple projects, on time and on budget, to the clients satisfaction. Manage external vendors as required to execute events and programs within scope and with consistency. Manage and maintain external client facing data and follow current procedures to have data updated regularly.
• Relationship building - You will build relationships and work with key senior internal stakeholders to centralize event activities, and ensure all events are delivered with consistency and in a timely, effective and cost efficient manner. As the owner of the program, you will be responsible for all client communication.

Who you are

• 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 act like an owner. You thrive when you’re empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years’ experience in event management with recent experience in virtual events management environment. It’s an asset if you have a Certified Meeting Professional designation.
• 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 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 Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

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

Expected End Date

2027-09-10

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 21st Floor

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Communication, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Event Management, Group Problem Solving, Marketing, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Sponsorships, Teamwork