Employee as Ambassador
Our employees play a vital role in the health and growth of Canadian communities. They make a difference by volunteering their time and expertise for good causes.
Through the Employee as Ambassador Program, CIBC encourages community spirit by donating up to $1,000 to not-for-profit organizations where employees volunteer.
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Featured ambassadorRani Hothi |
Two years ago, Rani Hothi got involved in her community by becoming a volunteer firefighter.
After months of training, written examinations and successfully completing a demanding physical test, she qualified as a "Red Dot" - a full-fledged member of Merritt Fire and Rescue authorized to enter burning buildings.
Today, she's not only a valued CIBC employee, but also a valuable community resource dedicated to preserving life and property from fires in the City of Merritt. She also provides rescue and extrication services to accident victims on the Coquilhalla Highway, the primary route that connects the B.C. interior to the West Coast.
As a banker, volunteer firefighter and member of the community, Hothi is always looking for new challenges.
Through the Employee as Ambassador Program, she helped transform Fairley Park, named after the late former fire captain George Fairley, into a new play area for small children.
Officially opened on September 11, 2002, the festivities included a demonstration of fire awareness and a display of firefighting equipment routinely used by the department.
"It brings to the forefront that CIBC is committed to the community and encourages its employees to get actively involved," Hothi says.
With CIBC's support, her involvement in the community will continue.
Other employee ambassadors
Read about the following CIBC employees and their work in the community:
- Steve Macdonnell, Manager, Commercial Banking, Montreal, Quebec
- Sue Cowan, Business Administration Officer, Georgetown, Ontario
- Karen Hansen, Branch Manager, Delia, Alberta
- Vernon Whynot, Retiree, New Germany, Nova Scotia
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