The Administration Division comprises Human Resources, Legal, Corporate Security, Compliance, Internal Audit, Control Division, Corporate Secretary, Privacy, Ombudsman, and Communications and Public Affairs within CIBC.

Collectively, this division is responsible for the provision of legal advice across CIBC, providing leadership on governance and regulatory requirements, communicating CIBC's strategy and priorities internally and externally, managing reputation and operational risk, and creating employee programs and policies that foster a positive employee experience and supportive work environment where employees can excel.

Human Resources develops and implements programs to attract, retain and support employees throughout their careers at CIBC.

The group is responsible for recruiting, training and development, performance measurement and talent management. It also manages HR operations, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and governance of HR policies and programs across CIBC.

HR client service teams ensure alignment to corporate strategies, deliver specific organizational initiatives within business units, and support individuals, leaders and employees in realizing their personal goals.

Communications and Public Affairs is responsible for all aspects of CIBC's internal and external communications including communicating CIBC's strategy, priorities and progress, and managing reputation risk.

Key audiences include employees, shareholders, clients, media, community organizations and government.

Positions typically recruited for Human Resources, and Communications and Public Relations are:

Human Resources Consultants/Coordinators
Employee Relations Consultants
Communication Consultants
Government Relations/Media Relations