People & Culture Intern (DEI)

Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.
 
Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.

As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.

The People & Culture (P&C) Intern will play a key supporting role in shaping an inclusive, growth-oriented employee experience at Interac. Reporting to the Leader, DEI, Leadership Development and Coaching and working closely with the OD team, this internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives across Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Learning/Leadership Development, and Coaching.   

This internship is ideal for someone passionate about people, equity, and learning, and eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.  

• →Assist in the coordination and execution of DEI programs, events, and communications. Help track progress against DEI goals and contribute to research and benchmarking efforts.   

• →Help manage and track learning activities across the organization, including scheduling, reporting, and maintaining learning systems and tools.   

• →Contribute to the rollout and evolution of our leadership development strategy by supporting program logistics, communications, and participant engagement.   

• →Assist in establishing a formal internal coaching practice, including research, documentation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.   

• →Work with cross-functional teams to support projects related to DEI, Learning and Coaching   

• →Gain exposure to how organizations design and develop best practice inclusive DEI strategies and leadership learning interventions that support the growth of our talent. 

• You are studying Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour, Psychology, Business, Administration, Psychology, Social Work   
• Solid verbal, written and analytical communication skills. You are able to articulate and organize your thoughts succinctly   
• Proven time management and organization skills. You are able to prioritize and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines   
• You have proven experience being trusted to handle sensitive tasks and conversations with confidentiality and discretion  
• Understanding that success is in the details – You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills and ability to problem solve help to inform your decision making   
• Able to be flexible especially in re-setting the priorities   
• Understand diversity, equity, and inclusion   
• Relationship-building and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop trust and confidence, work effectively and collaborative with individuals across multiple functions and levels   
• Ability to interpret data and identify trends   
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, Power BI, MS Teams) with preference for working knowledge of Excel   
• Although not required, you have some familiarity or previous experience with the following:   
• A self-starter mindset with a drive for continuous learning and desire to understand what motivates people and how to engage diverse individuals   
• Knowledge in Workday or a similar human resources information system  

The hourly pay rate for this position is $25, and the internship term runs from January to April 2027. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge. An internship opportunity at Interac also features:  

• Flexible hybrid work model with monthly intern socials for better work-life balance  
• Convenient downtown Toronto office located minutes away from Union Station 
• Interac learning bootcamp designed to help you hit the ground running

At Interac, the impact we make, and the people who drive it, is profound. When you become part of our team, you’re joining a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Here’s what you can expect:

To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.

Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at humanresources@interac.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs.

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