Finance Process Automation & AI Intern

Description Our Story &

Purpose:

We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net‑zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers.

As a Finance Process Automation & AI Intern
, you will help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance Finance processes through automation and the responsible use of AI tools. Working alongside Finance professionals and the AI Centre of Excellence, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting process improvement initiatives, automation pilots, business analysis activities, and digital transformation efforts. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful business improvements while developing practical skills in process mapping, automation, AI, and stakeholder engagement.

We are seeking a curious, innovative, and results‑oriented student who enjoys solving problems and exploring new technologies.

This is a Full‑time, 4‑Month Internship role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Director, Finance Initiatives
. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement
, you will be expected to be on‑site for events and business demands.

• Supporting the Finance division in identifying routine or manual processes that may benefit from automation or redesign
• Documenting current processes, workflows, pain points, and business requirements by working closely with Finance team members
• Researching and exploring practical uses of AI and automation tools to improve the efficiency and consistency of Finance processes
• Assisting with developing, testing, and refining automation solutions, process improvements, and proof‑of‑concept tools
• Organizing and analyzing information to help evaluate potential improvements and recommend next steps
• Preparing process documentation, presentations, job aids, and status updates for stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to reduce manual work, improve data quality, and enhance process efficiency
• Participating in process improvement discussions and brainstorming sessions with Finance and business partners
• Supporting user testing and validation activities for new processes, automation solutions, and AI‑enabled tools
• Monitoring and documenting results from automation pilots and process improvement initiatives

• Current enrollment in a post‑secondary program in Finance, Accounting, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Data Analytics, Business Technology Management, Information Systems, or a related field
• Eligibility for a co‑op, internship, or work‑integrated learning opportunity
• Strong interest in process improvement, automation, AI, business analysis, or digital transformation
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to assess information and identify opportunities for improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Power Point

• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power BI, or similar tools
• Exposure to generative AI tools, Microsoft Copilot, workflow automation, SQL, Python, VBA, or related technologies
• Experience documenting business processes, creating process maps, or working with large datasets

• Technology Savvy – You enjoy learning new tools and exploring innovative ways to improve how work gets done.
• Curious & Innovative – You ask questions, challenge…