Government Relations Policy Intern
Listed on 2026-10-21
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Government
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Business
PR / Communications, Business Administration
Monitor Canadian government activity at Interac while building research, policy analysis, and writing skills through a flexible hybrid internship. Track developments shaping payments and fintech.
Reporting to the Specialist, Government Relations & External Affairs, you will support a collaborative team working across government relations, policy, and external affairs. You will turn research into briefing materials, stakeholder records, executive updates, and practical recommendations. The January to April 2027 internship is designed for a Canadian university student interested in current affairs and digital finance.
Key Responsibilities:- Monitor federal and provincial announcements, legislation, consultations, and regulatory developments
- Track payments, fintech, banking, and digital economy developments
- Draft briefing notes, stakeholder profiles, presentations, and correspondence
- Maintain trackers, stakeholder maps, and engagement records accurately
- Support meetings, conferences, executive engagements, and follow-up actions
- Enrollment in a relevant Canadian university discipline
- Knowledge of Canadian political and government institutions
- Strong research, analytical, writing, and synthesis skills
- Attention to detail when verifying facts, names, dates, and sources
- Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Develop government relations expertise through policy research, stakeholder engagement, and clear communications supporting Interac’s Canadian digital economy.
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