Content Strategy and Development Co-op

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

Personal and Business Banking provides personal and business clients across Canada with financial advice, products, and services through a strong team of advisors and relationship managers. Lines of business include: Banking Centers, Business Banking, Specialized Advice, Personal Banking Products and Strategy and Transformation. Personal and Business Banking priorities are aligned to CIBC’s core purpose: to help make our clients’ ambitions a reality. To achieve this, the business will focus on three priorities: make it easy to bank with, win at relationships, and deliver leading financial products and services. The expected outcome is to improve client experience, deliver consistent earnings growth, achieve positive operating leverage, and retain a winning team that is inspired to meet the evolving personal and business needs of Canadians. In order to drive our business strategy, our employees and leaders will lead with authenticity & courage, empower ownership, inspire hearts and minds, connect people and networks and enable the future. 

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 2-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

Important Information

• You must be currently enrolled in post-secondary education to be eligible, however, you do not need to be in a registered Co-Op program to be considered for this 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 
• 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
• Duration of term: Winter 2027 term (January - April)
• 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.
• Please note, we have multiple positions available under this posting and you may be considered by more than one hiring team​

How you’ll succeed

• Content development and execution – You will write, edit and curate multi-format content including articles, videos, podcasts and client emails. You will also have the opportunity to translate complex financial topics into clear, engaging content that supports advice conversations and build client relationships. Ensure all content adheres to high standards of quality and is consistent with brand voice, accessibility and compliance regulations.   
• Editorial planning and production management – You will assist in building briefs, managing the editorial calendar, coordinate project timeless and ensure seamless execution from concept to distribution. Manage content development workflows, including reviews and approvals from Legal, Compliance, Brand and subject matter experts. 
• Vendor and partnership management - Partner with internal teams including Marketing, Client Strategy, Communications, Legal and Digital to align content with business priorities. You will also collaborate with external vendors  and agencies to ensure timely, high quality content production.  
• Content distribution and maintenance: Support the distribution of content across digital platforms to maximize reach and engagement. You will also maintain content libraries, support updates and audits and ensure ongoing accuracy and relevance of published material.  

Who you are

• An undergraduate, MBA, or Masters student with a major in Marketing, Communications or Journalism
• A strong writer and editor with the ability to distill technical or complex financial concepts into clear, engaging and client-friendly content.  
• Bring strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines in a fast paced, hybrid work environment. 
• Collaborative and proactive mindset, with the ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders across internal teams and external vendors. 
• Detail-oriented and understand the importance of brand, compliance, accessibility and tone in content execution. 
• Comfortable working with content workflows and digital platforms. 
• Bring curiosity, ownership, and client-first mindset to your work and take pride in delivering high-quality content that makes an impact. 
• 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 look beyond the moment. You know what you do will make a difference today and tomorrow. You look for new opportunities to define what's possible.
• You live your values. You bring high standards, genuine care to your relationships, and want to grow with an employer that shares your values and brings out your best.

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 [email protected]

• 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

2027-04-23

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 24th Floor

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

English to French Translation, French to English Translations, Microsoft Copilot, Travel Business, Video Content Development, Video Production