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Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both - driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives. \nFounded 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.\nAs 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.\nWho You Will Work With:\nReporting to the Specialist, Government Relations & External Affairs, you will join a small, collaborative team that helps Interac understand and respond to the public-policy, political and external environment in which it operates. You will work across government relations, policy and external affairs, with exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional partners.\nThis internship is designed for someone who follows Canadian government and current affairs, is curious about payments and fintech, and wants hands-on experience turning research into useful advice, briefing materials and stakeholder engagement. You will contribute to real files and recurring deliverables while receiving regular coaching and feedback.\nWhat You Will Do:\nMonitor federal and provincial government activity, including announcements, legislation, parliamentary committees, consultations, regulatory developments and political changes relevant to Interac.\nTrack payments, fintech, banking and digital-economy developments and summarize what they mean for the business and its stakeholders.\nDraft briefing notes, stakeholder profiles, meeting notes, executive updates, presentations, correspondence and other external-affairs materials.\nMaintain the GR & External Affairs tracker, stakeholder map and engagement records with a high standard of accuracy and organization.\nSupport government meetings, roundtables, conferences and executive engagements, including research, invite lists, logistics, briefing packages and follow-up actions.\nResearch priority policy files and consultations, synthesize information from multiple sources and help develop evidence-based positions and recommendations.\nCoordinate with internal teams and external partners to confirm inputs, manage details and keep deliverables moving.\nComplete a term project on an emerging policy issue and present practical recommendations to the team.\nWhat You Bring:\nEnrolled in a Canadian university in a relevant discipline such as political science, public policy, public administration, economics, international relations, law, business, communications or public relations.\nStrong knowledge of Canadian political and government institutions and demonstrated interest in current affairs, public policy, legislative and regulatory developments.\nExcellent research, analytical and writing skills, including concise synthesis of complex information.\nStrong judgment, attention to detail and commitment to verifying facts, names, titles, dates and sources.\nAbility to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines and communicate early when direction or timelines need clarification.\nProfessionalism and discretion with sensitive information and senior stakeholders.\nProficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams.\nA proactive, curious and collaborative style, with confidence to ask thoughtful questions and own deliverables.\nAlthough not required, you have some familiarity or previous experience with the following:\nExperience using government and parliamentary sources, regulatory publications, media-monitoring tools, research databases or project-management platforms.\nFrench-language skills.\nFamiliarity with Canada’s payments ecosystem, financial-sector policy, consumer-driven banking, digital identity, fraud prevention, competition, affordability or digital sovereignty.\nExperience preparing briefing notes, stakeholder maps, policy summaries, presentations, executive communications, research databases or project-management platforms.\nStrong writing skills with the ability to craft compelling content for digital channels (e.g. website, newsroom, intranet, social media, email). \nWhat We’re Offering:\nThe hourly pay rate for this position is $25, and the internship term runs from January to April 2027. An internship opportunity at Interac also features:\nFlexible hybrid work model with monthly intern socials for better work-life balance\nConvenient downtown Toronto office located minutes away from Union Station\nInterac learning bootcamp designed to help you hit the ground running\nWhy Join Us?\nAt 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:\nInvesting in the Future - Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.\n\nInnovative Thinking - Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what’s possible.\n\nInclusive Culture - Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.\n\nInspiring Community - Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.\n\nIntentional Support - Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.\n\nAdditional Pre-Employment Requirements:\nTo 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.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nInterac 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.\nIf 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.\nPlease 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. 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