Innovation Intern Full-time Job

At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that’s not all. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.

Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical gurus and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.

Supporting the Innovation Exploration group, there is an opportunity for an intern to participate in the development and delivery of a series of Innovation Practice offering roll-outs that are focused on fostering a culture of innovation within Interac. The opportunity includes contributing to the development and launch of innovation events and crowdsourcing initiatives as well as interactive, co-creation sessions with diverse groups from across Interac and our partners and ecosystems.

This position requires a blend of strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to structure and organize; therefore, the successful candidate must have a sense of curiosity, creativity and resourcefulness with a willingness to fluidly approach the problem statement.

You'll be responsible for:

• Contributing to the launch and rollout of the Open Innovation Platform, including assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution phases to ensure successful deployment

• Participating in the design and development of the Innovation Hackathon Event Supporting the team in the Interac Studio by designing and delivering co-creation workshop series throughout the fall

• Assisting in the development of content for the Innovation Practice Hub space, including creating engaging and informative materials that promote innovation practices

• Shadowing Innovation Exploration team members during product engagement conversations, providing support in the development of Proof of Concept proposals

• Conduct thorough research to gather and analyze data, providing accurate benchmarks that inform decision-making and strategic planning

• Frame and communicate complex problems into clear, understandable concepts

• Conduct comprehensive research and present findings clearly and effectively, contributing valuable insights to the team
  
  

You bring:

• Critical thinking skills to identify and resolve problems efficiently, ensuring smooth project progression

• Creative thinking to generate innovative solutions and ideas, enhancing project outcomes and driving innovation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in creating compelling PowerPoint presentations

• A strong willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and environments, maintaining flexibility and resilience in dynamic situations

• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision

• Currently completing an undergraduate degree from a Canadian institution with a focus on Business, Marketing, Design, Advertising, Professional Communications, or Creative Industries
  
  

Workstyle: Hybrid*

Location: Toronto

Term: Sept - December 2024

Duration: Monday - Friday

• Must be eligible to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a Full Time Capacity
  
  

PLEASE NOTE: to be eligible for Interac internship roles, you must be currently enrolled in a Canadian post secondary academic institution.

Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

• 5-year employment verification;

• Canadian criminal record check;

• Education verification;

• Canadian ID cross-check;

• Public safety verification; and

• Credit inquiry
  
  

How We Work

We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work. Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:

Connection:You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.

Core Values:They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.

Compensation & Benefits:Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.

Education:To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you

Interac Corp. empowers Canadians to access, spend and send funds whenever and from wherever they choose. With nearly 300 financial institutions connected to our network, we enable payment and ID experiences that support Canadians accelerated use of safe and digital payments while prioritizing interoperability, security, privacy, and inclusivity. We are proud to be one of Canadas leading and most trusted financial brands, with Canadians choosing Interac products an average of 18 million times a day to pay and exchange money. Interac champions workplace culture and corporate citizenship based on the principles of responsibility, diversity and inclusion.
Interac Corp. permet aux Canadiens daccéder à des fonds, de les dépenser et de les envoyer où et quand ils le souhaitent. Avec près de 300 institutions financières connectées à notre réseau, nous facilitons les expériences de paiement et didentification qui soutiennent lutilisation accélérée par les Canadiens des paiements sécuritaires et numériques tout en priorisant linteropérabilité, la sécurité, la confidentialité et linclusivité. Nous sommes fiers dêtre lune des marques financières les plus importantes et les plus fiables au Canada. En effet, les Canadiens choisissent les produits Interac en moyenne 18 millions de fois par jour pour payer et échanger de largent. Interac se fait le champion dune culture organisationnelle et dune citoyenneté dentreprise fondées sur les principes de responsabilité, de diversité et dinclusion.