Public Affairs & Communication Intern

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Come join the Interac Team based in the heart of the Financial District of Toronto.

This program will give you the opportunity to work and collaborate with a dynamic team and directly contribute to and shape a brand-new solution before it is released to the market!

Interac Corp. operates an economical, world-class debit payments system with broad-based acceptance, reliability, security, and efficiency. The organization is one of Canada’s leading payments brands and is chosen an average of 16 million times daily to pay and exchange money.

For more than 30 years, Interac Corp. and its predecessors, Interac Association and Acxsys Corporation, have facilitated secure financial transactions through the development of innovative and convenient debit and money transfer solutions.

A leader in the prevention and detection of fraud, the organization has one of the lowest rates of fraud globally.

Visit interac.ca or follow @INTERAC on Twitter. Interac Corp. has a diverse group of shareholders that includes banks, credit unions, caisses populaires, payment processors and merchants.

Working with the Public Affairs & Corporate Communications team, you will assist with the implementation of the organization’s corporate communications, public affairs and government relations strategies, as they relate to emerging business priorities like payments and digital innovation, open banking, digital ID & authentication, transit and mobility and more.

You will…

• Support public relations and government relations strategies designed to proactively influence, educate and inform key stakeholder audiences of Interac corporate priorities. Tasks may include: Identifying key government stakeholders and assisting in drafting letters to targeted officials
• Provide research on the impact of policies, initiatives, trends and issues in the government and stakeholder communities to internal and external partners.
  
  

Tasks may include: Gathering intelligence on government priorities impacting Interac and drafting research reports intended for internal stakeholders

• Assist in the development of material for government and stakeholder engagement including presentations, briefing notes and other communications collateral to promote corporate direction and enhance organizational profile.
  
  

Tasks may include: Designing PowerPoint presentations, updating and personalizing letters and briefing material

• Assist in promoting executive and corporate thought leadership through digital content channels.
  
  

Tasks may include: Generating story ideas and helping to write content for our digital channels, streamlining public affairs workstream by maintaining and updating a content calendar

• Be part of an integrated Corporate Communications & Sponsorships team, working cross-functionally with other departments including Enterprise Initiatives & External Affairs, Commercial and Innovation Labs and New Ventures.
  
  

Tasks may include: Supporting departmental initiatives with communications needs when necessary

You’re great at…

• Implementing tactics associated with key communications strategies including writing, editing, media support, digital content and research.
• Monitoring and understanding trends in politics and government and being able to succinctly capture the summary and impact via briefing notes, email and verbal updates.
• Using different digital communication mediums: written, video, etc. and the platforms associated, including WordPress, social media platforms and associated analytics.
• Reporting on program milestones, opportunities and metrics.
• Providing administrative support and quickly learning new technologies and platforms.
• Juggling multiple projects and deadlines and being flexible when priorities shift.
  
  

You Have…

• Currently enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on business, communications, public affairs, political science or journalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership experience.
• Excellent project management skills with a high-level of accountability for quality and timely completion of projects.
• Strong attention to detail and desire to learn and grow.
• Strong web skills, including experience with CMS, Sharepoint and/or HTML.
• Strong MS Office skills – Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Efficient researching skills.
  
  

Must Have Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent project management skills with a high-level of accountability for quality and timely completion of projects
• Interest in public policy and government
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong independent thinker but also works well with others
  
  

Nice To Have Skills

• Previous experience in the world of finance/fintech or related education
• Leadership experience
• Strong web skills, familiar with social media platforms
  
  

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