About the role#
The People & Culture Intern will help shape an inclusive, growth-oriented employee experience at Interac. Reporting to the Leader of DEI, Leadership Development, and Coaching, this role provides hands-on experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, leadership development, and organizational coaching. You will work closely with the OD team to support projects that foster talent growth and organizational culture.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate and execute DEI programs, events, and communications.
- Track progress against DEI goals and contribute to research and benchmarking efforts.
- Manage and track learning activities, including scheduling, reporting, and maintaining learning systems.
- Support program logistics, communications, and participant engagement for leadership development strategies.
- Assist in establishing a formal internal coaching practice through research, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects related to DEI, learning, and coaching.
What you'll need#
- Currently studying Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour, Psychology, Business Administration, or Social Work.
- Solid verbal, written, and analytical communication skills.
- Proven time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Experience handling sensitive tasks and conversations with confidentiality and discretion.
- Detail-oriented approach with strong critical thinking skills.
- Ability to be flexible and reset priorities as needed.
- Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to interpret data and identify trends.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, and MS Teams.
- Familiarity with Workday or similar human resources information systems is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid).
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Employment Type: Full time, paid internship.
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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