About the role#
Reporting to the Specialist, Government Relations & External Affairs, you will join a collaborative team that monitors and responds to the political and public-policy environment. This internship provides exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional partners. You will receive coaching while contributing to real projects and recurring deliverables. This is a full-time, paid position for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Monitor federal and provincial government activity, including legislation, parliamentary committees, regulatory developments, and political changes.
- Track developments in payments, fintech, banking, and the digital economy.
- Draft briefing notes, stakeholder profiles, executive updates, and other external-affairs materials.
- Maintain the GR & External Affairs tracker, stakeholder map, and engagement records.
- Support government meetings, roundtables, and conferences through research, logistics, and briefing packages.
- Research priority policy files and synthesize information to help develop evidence-based recommendations.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to manage project details.
- Complete a term project on an emerging policy issue and present recommendations to the team.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Canadian university in a relevant discipline such as political science, public policy, public administration, economics, international relations, law, business, or communications.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian political and government institutions.
- Demonstrated interest in current affairs, public policy, and legislative developments.
- Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
- Strong judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to verifying facts.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and communicate early when timelines need clarification.
- Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- A proactive, curious, and collaborative approach to work.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to April).
- Compensation: $25 per hour.
About Interac Corp.
Interac Corp. operates a payment and identification network based in Toronto. Founded in 1984, the company connects nearly 300 financial institutions. Its services support digital payments and money exchanges for Canadians. The organization maintains a focus on security and privacy within the financial services sector.
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