People & Culture Intern, DEI & Learning

Interac Corp. • Toronto, ON

3d • CA$23 - CA$25 • Hybrid

About The Position

The People & Culture (P&C) Intern will play a key supporting role in shaping an inclusive, growth-oriented employee experience at Interac. Reporting to the Leader, DEI, Leadership Development and Coaching and working closely with the OD team, this internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives across Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Learning/Leadership Development, and Coaching. This internship is ideal for someone passionate about people, equity, and learning, and eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.

Requirements

• Studying Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour, Psychology, Business, Administration, Psychology, Social Work
• 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
• 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 and ability to problem solve help to inform your decision making
• Able 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

Nice To Haves

• Some familiarity or previous experience with Workday or a similar human resources information system
• A self-starter mindset with a drive for continuous learning and desire to understand what motivates people and how to engage diverse individuals

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and execution of DEI programs, events, and communications.
• Help track progress against DEI goals and contribute to research and benchmarking efforts.
• Help manage and track learning activities across the organization, including scheduling, reporting, and maintaining learning systems and tools.
• Contribute to the rollout and evolution of our leadership development strategy by supporting program logistics, communications, and participant engagement.
• Assist in establishing a formal internal coaching practice, including research, documentation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support projects related to DEI, Learning and Coaching.
• Gain exposure to how organizations design and develop best practice inclusive DEI strategies and leadership learning interventions that support the growth of our talent.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed