People & Culture Intern (Talent Programs + Platforms & Technology) - Toronto, ON

Who We Are: · 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 ...

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Who We Are:

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 strong employee and intern experience at Interac, with a balanced focus on Workday (Interac's Human Resources Information System) support and Campus recruitment operations.

Reporting to the Leader, HR Platforms & Technology, this role offers hands‑on experience providing day‑to‑day administrative and system support, including data audits, system review, and processing activities within Workday. In parallel, the intern will support campus‑related activities such as new hire onboarding, Campus program administration, and tier‑one employee and intern support. This role provides a well‑rounded opportunity to build foundational knowledge of HR technology, recruitment operations, and how people systems enable the full employee lifecycle.

What You Will Do:

• 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
• Provide administrative support to the Workday team, including day‑to‑day system tasks and documentation updates
• 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
• Help maintain and update Workday documentation, job aids, and standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Respond to routine system or data requests under guidance from the team
• 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 effiently
• 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, Information Systems
• 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
• 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 HRIS, an asset
• You consider yourself technologically saavy and can easily learn to navigate new technology, systems and processes

What We're Offering:

The hourly pay range for this position is $21 to $23, and the internship term runs from May to August 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
• Interac learning bootcamp designed to help you hit the ground running
• Convenient downtown Toronto office located minutes away from Union Station

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 unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.
• Innovative Thinking – Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what's possible.
• Inclusive Culture – Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.
• Inspiring Community – Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.
• Intentional Support – Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.

Additional Pre-Employment Requirements:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 We will work with you to meet your needs.

Please be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.'s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. Interac Corp. assumes no liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or inconveniences arising from or related to these fraudulent activities. Such communications do not constitute an offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.