First Nations, Inuit, or Métis Candidates - Graduate Leadership Development Program

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.

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We are inviting Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit or Métis) students who have completed or will complete your Master's or MBA degree in year 2026 to be contacted by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team.

Please note that this is not an official job posting, but an opportunity to learn more about our Rotational Programs.

We aim to create an engaged team that reflects the clients and communities we serve.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.

When you join our Career Programs team as a Summer Associate in the Graduate Leadership Development Program (GLDP), you will join a team that continues to push CIBC as the market leader in making our clients’ ambitions a reality. The GLDP Summer Associate role offers you an opportunity to pursue a 4-month internship with significant flexibility to create your own experience that aligns with your personal and professional development goals.  

Your summer internship will be spent in any line of business at the bank. This includes teams within: Personal and Business Banking, People, Culture and Brand, Enterprise Innovation, Commercial Banking, Risk Management and many others. Based on your interest and business needs, GLDP Summer Associates will take on roles similar to Product Owner, Product Manager, Project Manager, Consultant, Credit Analyst or similar. 

You will also have access to your Summer Placement Manager, Program Manager and Peer Mentor to advance your professional development by receiving tailored career guidance. You will be part of a vibrant community of talented professionals who are part of the full-time GLDP and will be part of your network as you commence your internship at CIBC. The various internal GLDP committees will provide you with an opportunity to pursue your interests and passion projects while simultaneously contributing to the development of the GLDP community.  

Important Information 

• You are a student, currently enrolled in a Master’s/MBA Program with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and July 2026.

• You have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience.  

• Applications should include your resume (no more than 2 pages) and cover letter (no more than 1 page). IMPORTANT:  Please merge all your documents into one PDF file before uploading in the CV/resume section of the application.  

• Work Location: Toronto. Please note all employees must work within their current jurisdiction and must reside within Canada.  All CIBC Internship positions require you to be based in Canada for the duration of the term.   

• Duration of Internship: 4-month Summer Internship from May 5th, 2025 to August 22nd, 2025. 

How You’ll Succeed

• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take the lead, go above and beyond, and deliver results.

• You embrace and champion change. You'll continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• Your influence makes an impact. You engage in impactful and purposeful work, working on issues that are important for the organization.

• You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and understand different perspectives. You listen and learn from the experiences of others.

• 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.

Did you know:

• We offer you an opportunity to join one of our ten People Networks – like the CIBC Women’s Network, CIBC Indigenous Employee Circle, CIBC Black Employee Network, CIBC WorkAbility Network – that engage and connect over 25,000 team members across the bank and offer networking, education, and career development opportunities.

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 aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, 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.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and 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

• 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 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.

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