People & Culture Intern, Talent Programs

About the role

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. Who You Will Work With: The People & Culture (P&C) Intern will play a supporting role in delivering a positive employee and intern experience at Interac, with a balanced focus on HR administration and Campus recruitment operations. Reporting to the Leader, Workforce Operations , the P&C Intern can expect to provide day ‑ to ‑ day HR supp o rt ( ie . New hire onboarding , responding to the HR mailbox , etc.) and help lead Campus program ming . This role provides a well ‑ rounded opportunity to build foundational knowledge of HR and recruitment operations .

Responsibilities

• Assisting with general P&C programs and initiatives, including the organization and execution on in-person and virtual employee & intern events, employee onboarding and the Interac intern program
• Supporting the execution of Interac's campus program including campus recruitment and delivering quality programming for interns - you will be instrumental to the creating events and ensuring they align with Interac values
• Utilize Workday (Interac's HR information system) to complete administrative tasks
• Assist with data audits and clean ‑ up activities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and system integrity
• Support system hygiene efforts such as reviewing outdated records, validating job and position data, and identifying discrepancies
• Responding to employee inquiries, monitoring shared inbox according to preset service level agreements
• Completing background check verifications as part of the talent acquisition process
• Researching, analyzing, and maintaining information systems in support P&C - supporting HR administration by entering all employee information in applicable systems accurately and efficiently
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment in communications and documentation
• What You Bring:
• You are studying Human Resources, Business, Administration , or psychology
• 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, attention to detail and ability to problem solve help to inform your decision making
• Ability 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
• 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 HRIS, an asset
• You consider yourself technologically savvy and can easily learn to navigate new technology , systems and processes
• Event planning
• What We're Offering:
• The hourly pay range for this position is $2 3 to $2 5 , and the internship term runs from September to December 2026 . 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
• Why Join Us?
• 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:
• Investing in the Future - Help us unl

Benefits

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at interac? Share your experience