Job Title: Content Editor

Extension: Yes, 6-month extension. Potential for more following maternity leave, depending on need.

Hybrid-1 - In office days: 1 day (Wednesday)

Work Schedule (hours per week, start time): 37.5 Hours/week – Shift: 7.5 hours a day

Line of Business: Marketing

What does the LOB do?: Promote CIBC products

Reason the role is open?: To fill in for a 1-year maternity leave

What project will this contractor be working on? The contractor will be providing English editorial support for CIBC’s ongoing digital marketing campaign.

Interview Process:

- How many interviews: 1 (and potentially another if necessary). Plus, a short, written test (1hour) prior to the interview
- Who will the interviews be with: HM and 1 other person (to be confirmed)
- Duration: 1 hour
- In person/MS Teams: Teams

We’re a team of 15 writer/editors working within an Agile environment on CIBC’s digital marketing campaigns. It’s a creative and supportive team with lots of experience to share and lots of reference materials to help recent hires get up to speed.

Highlights of the role; why would someone choose this role over another?: Expand your portfolio by getting the chance to work on web sites, emails, digital ads and more. Work in the digital marketing realm, in a creative Agile environment, and get a chance to help shape digital marketing materials for CIBC. Make connections with a strong editorial team and network within CIBC.

Who Will the Candidate Be Working with on a Daily Basis?: Working within a cross-disciplinary Agile squad

What is the % of time the CW will spend working with stakeholders?: 10%

How many years of experience?: 10+

Job Description: Job Description – Digital Marketing Content Writer

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Digital Marketing Content Writer,



you'll be using your writing and editing skills to craft engaging content for CIBC’s digital marketing campaigns. Working within an Agile Marketing squad, you will collaborate with teams from across the bank to bring CIBC's purpose-driven mindset to life and help guide clients to the right financial products for them.

How You’ll Succeed

Content creation: You will work collaboratively to create content for web pages, online ads, emails, and other digital marketing materials. Your content will integrate accessibility and SEO best practices, and will meet CIBC’s editorial and voice and tone standards.

Communicate with confidence: Solid interpersonal skills are a must. You will be collaborating with diverse partners from across the bank, sales analysts, and squad members such as visual designers, translators, and developers. You will be presenting your work to stakeholders, helping them understand digital content design principles, and integrating feedback as needed.

Development and collaboration: You will be managing multiple initiatives at once, which means you’ll be relying on your organizational and time management skills. You will work closely with visual designers and will be part of a collaborative, cross-disciplinary Agile squad.

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 put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it's the right thing to do.




- You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision-making.
- You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.
- You give meaning to data. You enjoy investigating complex problems and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
- Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Must Have Requirements:

- Strong writing and editing experience in the digital marketing realm
- Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-disciplinary environment and to communicate confidently and effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
- Previous experience working in a corporate setting or large institution

Nice to Have:

- Previous CIBC experience or experience in a financial institution.
- Digital savvy and strong technical knowledge
- Previous experience working in Agile
- Understanding of platforms such as Confluence, JIRA or Adobe Workfront

Disqualifiers: Poor communication skills (written or verbal), inability to work in a team environment, lack of attention to detail, poor organizational skills, hesitant to make their voice heard

- Our top performer combines a clear, confident communication style and an ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders with strong writing and editing skills, attention to detail, a deep understanding of brand and voice and tone, as well as digital savvy and a solid understanding of the technical elements underpinning their work.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Freelance

Pay: $65.00-$68.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON

📌 Content Editor (Toronto)
🏢 Alliance Search Partners
📍 Toronto