Indigenous Intern

Equitable Bank is driven by its mission to maintain its status as Canada’s Challenger Bank™ and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We recognize the importance of understanding the systemic barriers that Indigenous peoples face when accessing and working in Financial Services. We are offering these Indigenous Internship opportunities to support research on these barriers and provide recommendations for how Equitable Bank can better serve Indigenous communities.

About the Roles

The internships will provide the successful candidates with the opportunity to conduct meaningful research and gain valuable industry experience. The interns will work within a designated business group, supporting research initiatives and having other responsibilities aligned with the team’s goals. There are two roles in Toronto and one in Regina.

The Core Responsibilities!

• Conduct research on systemic barriers to banking access for Indigenous peoples.
• Draw on lived experiences to bring awareness to issues impacting Indigenous communities.
• Work collectively with peer Indigenous Interns
• Develop and deliver a final paper/report with findings and recommendations.

Duties & Responsibilities (Business Group Specific)

• Support business group initiatives and assist with day-to-day operations as required.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and implement process improvements.
• Participate in meetings and contribute insights relevant to the team’s objectives.
• Support additional administrative or project-based tasks as needed.

Let's Talk About You!

• An Indigenous student currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a college, university, or equivalent program.
• Business and financial knowledge is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and review one’s own work.
• Ability to source research ethically and ensure proper citation practices.

At Equitable Bank, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued. We encourage applications from Indigenous students who are passionate about research, financial services, and making a meaningful impact for their communities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equitable Bank is driven in their mission to maintain their status as Canada’s Challenger Bank™ and deeply committed to inclusion. To more fully understand the systemic barriers facing Indigenous peoples in obtaining access to banking products and services, this role is intended to research these barriers and systemic difficulties and document recommendations on how Equitable can support overcoming them.