Senior Specialist, Early Talent Programs
About The Position
The Talent Acquisition team plays an important role in helping us attract, engage, and hire the talent that will shape CIBC’s future. As an Early Talent Programs Senior Specialist, you’ll lead the planning and execution of early talent programs that support recruitment, onboarding, development activities, and intern programming for students and early career talent. You’ll coordinate campus recruitment events, career fairs, and information sessions while partnering closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders to align program activity with hiring needs. You’ll also manage the early talent employee referrals program and lead the delivery of summer intern programming, including orientation, senior leadership sessions, workshops, social events, and end-of-term programming. In this role, you’ll build strong relationships with student interns and stakeholders across the bank, including senior leaders, while also partnering with university career centers, faculty, and student organizations to strengthen CIBC’s presence on campus. You’ll support candidates throughout the recruitment and onboarding journey, develop marketing and outreach materials, and track program results to help inform future strategy and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, campus recruitment, early talent programming, or a related area.
- Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Exceptional relationship builder skilled at building credibility and trust with student interns, business partners, and stakeholders across the bank, including senior leaders.
- Ability to adapt approach to different audiences and create strong, lasting partnerships.
- Strong program and event planner with experience delivering recruitment programs and executing events from planning through delivery.
- Ability to manage details, timelines, logistics, and shifting priorities with care and consistency.
- Candidate- and client-focused, understanding the importance of delivering a thoughtful, responsive, and inclusive experience for early career talent while balancing the needs of internal stakeholders.
- Clear communicator who helps others feel informed, supported, and engaged throughout the process.
- Acts like an owner, thriving when empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
- Values matter, bringing your real self to work and living values of trust, teamwork, and accountability.
Nice To Haves
- Campus Management
- Campus Operations
- Campus Planning
- Event Planning
- HR Organization
- Relationship Building
- Talent Strategy
- Workday Recruiting
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, coordination and delivery of early talent programs, including the summer intern program, recruitment campaigns, onboarding activities, rotational program initiatives, and the early talent employee referrals program.
- Manage summer intern programming from planning through execution, including orientation, Leader Connect sessions with senior leadership, learning workshops, supplemental activities, social events, and an end-of-term case competition.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with student interns and stakeholders across the bank, including senior leaders, to deliver a connected and meaningful early talent experience.
- Collaborate with recruiters, hiring managers, Learning and Development, and cross-functional partners to understand workforce needs, align priorities, and deliver program activities that support business goals.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with university career centers, faculty, and student organizations to support outreach efforts and strengthen CIBC’s employer brand.
- Track and report on key metrics such as candidate pipeline activity, event attendance, program participation, and hiring outcomes while supporting interview scheduling, communications, and program records.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Other Insurance Plans
- Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation)
- Holidays
- 401(k)
- Competitive total rewards package
- Incentive compensation plan
- Discretionary bonus component
- Banking benefits
- Vacation offering
- Wellbeing support
- MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
- Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
