People & Culture Intern (Learning, DEI & Leadership Development)

People & Culture (Learning, DEI & Leadership Development) Intern

At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that's not all. Whether we're leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.

Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical gurus and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.

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.

You'llbe responsible for:

• 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 bring:

• 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

Workstyle: Hybrid (3 days on-site)

Location: Toronto

Term: January to April 2026

Duration: Monday – Friday

Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

• Canadian criminal record check;
• Public safety verification;
• Canadian ID cross-check;
• 5-year employment verification;
• Education verification; and
• If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check

How we work

We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work. Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:

Connection: You're surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.

Core Values:They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.

Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.

Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you

Please be aware of certain individuals fraudulently using Interac Corp.'s name and logo to offer fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. will never ask, solicit, nor accept any monies in exchange for employment opportunities. Any such offers of employment are fraudulent and invalid, and you are strongly advised to exercise great caution and disregard such offers and invitations.

Please note that under no circumstances shall Interac Corp. be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or other inconveniences resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of individuals performing such fraud. Further, such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.