Who We Are:

Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.

Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.

As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.

Who You Will Work With:
Reporting to the Leader, Cloud Operations, the Cloud Operations Intern will work as part of Interac’s Cloud infrastructure and engineering team to operate, enhance and secure Interac's cloud services. As part of the Cloud Operations team, this intern will work under guidance from a Technical Lead, Cloud Operations and can expect to collaborate together with technical colleagues to solve problems through innovative and creative thinking, leveraging automation and tooling to deliver key outcomes for our Cloud workloads. This an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and experience across multiple technology domains (including Enterprise Cloud, Platforms, DevOps, Agile)and operate in a fast paced environment delivering payment systems that Canadians rely on every day.

What You Will Do:

Support the Cloud Operations team in maintaining and improving AWS-based cloud infrastructure, monitoring systems, and operational reliability across lower and production-like environments
Assist with day-to-day operational activities including infrastructure monitoring, incident investigation, log analysis, deployment validation, and operational health checks for cloud-native platforms and services
Contribute to automation and DevOps initiatives by working with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD pipelines, scripting, and operational documentation to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
Collaborate with engineers, SREs, and platform teams to support cloud migrations, platform upgrades, security compliance activities, and environment readiness initiatives
Participate in operational reviews, troubleshooting sessions, and continuous improvement activities while gaining exposure to enterprise-scale cloud operations and reliability engineering practices
Prepare documentation and reporting to support Cloud services and processes
Preparing design documents for cloud deployments andmaintenance.

What You Bring:

Currently enrolled in a university or college program in a relevant discipline, like computer science or similarfield
Familiarity with system architecture and automation
Familiarity with scripting languages and cloud native technologies
Working knowledge of System architecture
Working knowledge of automation
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with scripting languages
Familiarity with cloud nativetechnologies
Proactive critical thinker, with strong analytical and problem skills – you enjoy continuously improving redundant or inefficient processes
Comfortable troubleshooting and enjoy tackling challenging problems – you oftenutilizeyour creative thinking skills tocome up withsolutions
Comfortable with learning and working effectively either independently or with groups acrossdifferent functionsand levels
Confidence in your ability to communicate verbally and written in a detailed and impactful way
Experience with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and continuous integration,deliveryand deployment (CI/CD) tools
Experience with implementing security in public cloud environments
Although notrequired, you have some familiarity orpreviousexperience with the following:
Building out cloud solutions
Infrastructure automation
Ansible and/or Terraform

WhatWe’reOffering:
The hourly pay range for this position is $23to $25, and the internship term runs fromSeptember to December 2026. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge. An internship opportunity atInteracalso features:

Flexible hybrid work model with monthly intern socials for better work-life balance
Convenient downtown Toronto officelocatedminutes away from Union Station
Interaclearning bootcamp designed to help you hit the ground running

Why Join Us?

At Interac, the impact we make, and the people who drive it, is profound. When you become part of our team, you’re joining a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Here’s what you can expect:

Investing in the Future– Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.
Innovative Thinking– Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what’s possible.
Inclusive Culture– Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.
Inspiring Community– Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.
Intentional Support– Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.

Additional Pre-Employment Requirements:

To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Please be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.’s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. Interac Corp. assumes no liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or inconveniences arising from or related to these fraudulent activities. Such communications do not constitute an offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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