Job description
Join a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing, so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians.
How do we get there? With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. So, if you’re passionate about redefining the future of banking—while having fun—this could be your next big opportunity.
Our company continues to grow, and today we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada’s Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people’s lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World’s Best Banks list since 2021.
Work Term: May 2026 - Aug 2026
As a People Projects & Change Management Intern, you will play a key role in supporting a wide range of initiatives designed to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. You’ll assist with the planning, execution, and evaluation of leadership development sessions, quarterly culture and risk reviews, and help track and manage HR risk and compliance activities. In addition, you will contribute to projects focused on organizational change, people strategy, and prioritization efforts that align with our business goals.
The Core Responsibilities of the Job:
- Support Change Management Initiatives: Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions during organizational changes or system updates.
- Project Support: Provide administrative and operational support for people-related projects, including training programs, leadership development initiatives, high impact workshops and more.
- HR Risk: Support the development and implementation of various HR Risk and Compliance related initiatives and deliverables.
- Data Collection & Analysis: Assist in gathering and analyzing data related to key risk indicators.
- Communication and Engagement: Help develop internal communication materials to support change initiatives, ensuring clear messaging and engagement across the organization.
- Collaboration: Work alongside cross-functional teams to support project timelines, deliverables, and strategic goals. Assist with internal presentations, reports, and updates.
- Research & Benchmarking: Conduct research on industry trends, best practices, and competitive insights to contribute to project planning and decision-making.
Let’s Talk About You!
- Education: Currently enrolled in University or College program (Business, Psychology, HR or Comms programs are a positive, but we welcome applicants from any educational background)
- Digital Tools: Strong proficiency using MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and digital tools (Canva, Mural, etc.)
- Self-starter Attitude: we want applicants who demonstrate initiative and an eagerness to learn, support, and lead change
- Drive to Learn Change: we want applicants who are eager to learn about the rapidly growing field of change management at a Challenger Bank
- Communication Skills: we want a verbal and written communications skills who can support communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
- Collaborative Spirit: we are a small team and want to work collaboratively with you to achieve our goals, and isn’t afraid to lean on their colleagues when needed
- Adaptable: Ability to pivot quickly to provide support where needed
How To Submit Your Application!
- In one document, please submit your resume and unofficial transcript. Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered.
What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
💰 Competitive discretionary bonus
✨ Market leading RRSP match program
🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan
👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days
🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
🎓 Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program
💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Bank’s additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well.
We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.
We can’t wait to get to know you!
