Join a Challenger
We are a big (and growing!) family. Overall 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 2023 -- August 2023
Why Equitable Bank?
If you're looking for a workplace where employees are passionate about their work environment, then read on. What sets Equitable Bank apart from other companies is its culture. We celebrate and embrace the fabric of diversity, the employee engagement process and collectively take pride in our business successes. Our commitment to our customers, our partners and our employees creates a stimulating and exciting atmosphere that generates innovative products and outstanding service quality.
If you are passionate about the financial services industry and are looking for experience that will both challenge and provide you with an opportunity to learn and grow then Equitable Bank is the place for you! During your internship you will not only learn about the Bank and the functions of your department, but you will have the opportunity to participate in various volunteer opportunities as well as team building activities for all interns in the program!
Purpose:
- The Talent Acquisition (TA) Intern assists with the day-to-day activities related to the attraction of the best talent for EQB. The intern will have exposure to data and analytics, reporting, recruitment marketing and branding, HR operations (including the management of HR data related to both internal and external candidates, recruitment and sourcing (including the use of a top-Notch Talent Management System in a highly integrated tech environment).
HR and TA Operations
- Working within the Lever Talent Relationship Management System -- housing candidate information, preparing offer letters, monitoring correspondence
- Working directly with our Background Check and Employment Aptitude Testing Provider
- Greeting candidates, administering testing and escorting to interviews
- Optimizing system interaction and documenting Talent Acquisition Processes
- Interacting with various stakeholders in HR including the HRBP and HR Operations teams
- Assist with record retention and removal of physical and electronic files
- Perform any TA administration tasks as assigned
- Handle all raffles/draws and charity donations
- Assist with benefits administration
Recruitment and Sourcing
- Assist with hiring -- various levels
- Resume screening and attraction
- Candidate and Hiring Manager communications
- Social Media and Recruitment marketing activities (Both on-line and in-person)
Project Work
- Participate and assist with various special projects
- Research various topics and initiatives
- Assist with events and fundraising
Reporting and Analytics
- Prepare reports and develop insights from various HR and TA systems
- Suggest new ways of using data to enhance TA delivery within the organization
Let's talk about you!
- Currently enrolled in University or College Program
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Excellent record keeping and organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Passionate about recruitment marketing and the attraction of candidates
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all employees, pay and benefit information
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability and Desire to be on site at 25 Ontario Street
How to Submit Your Application!
- You must provide your resume along with your unofficial school transcript
- You MUST be enrolled in school or going back to school in order to apply to this role
What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
✨ 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 351 King Street East, 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!
