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Intern, Communications & Public Affairs (Winter 2025)

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Wealthsimple

Oct 26, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Government & Politics
    Marketing
  • Toronto

Requirements

  • ✔ Currently enrolled as a student at a Canadian post-secondary institution or technical bootcamp
  • ✔ New graduates - Within 6 months of your graduation date
  • ✔ Available to work full-time hours
  • ✔ Residing in Canada
  • * Recently completed (within 6 months) or is currently enrolled in a diploma/degree program in Communications, Public Policy or similar.
  • * Is a quick learner. The fintech landscape in Canada is complex, constantly changing, and encompasses banking, capital markets, payments, tax, crypto and more. It’s great if you have expertise in some of these issues, but what’s most important is that you can quickly gain it
  • * Is a great writer. You have the ability to take complex topics and issues and communicate them in the Wealthsimple way: clear, concise, jargon-free and human.
  • * Is motivated and accountable. You are comfortable taking initiative and constantly searching for ways to make a positive and meaningful contribution to advancing our business priorities

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the impact of a critical function at a fast-growing Canadian company
  • Support internal and external communications by writing and creating content for various audiences
  • Contribute to campaigns to further raise the company’s profile in media markets across Canada
  • Conduct competitor analysis, research and media monitoring on the Canadian and international fintech landscape, looking for trends that support our communications and policy objectives
  • Support government relations and advocacy campaigns to improve financial services infrastructure in Canada and provide more choice to Canadians working toward financial freedom
  • Monitor and assess emerging federal and provincial legislative and regulatory activities to evaluate potential impacts on Wealthsimple’s business
  • Gain exposure to our Product, Operations, Compliance and Marketing teams to identify communications and policy opportunities and issues and support our ambitious product roadmap and mission

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is for an 8-month term, from January to the end of August 2025.

Is the internship remote or in-person?

The internship is a hybrid role, requiring attendance at Wealthsimple’s downtown Toronto office for a minimum of 2 days a week, while also allowing for remote work.

What are the eligibility requirements for the internship?

Candidates must be currently enrolled as a student at a Canadian post-secondary institution or technical bootcamp, or be a new graduate within 6 months of their graduation date, available to work full-time hours, and residing in Canada.

What types of projects will I work on during the internship?

You will contribute to internal and external communications, assist with media campaigns, conduct competitor analysis and media monitoring, support government relations and advocacy campaigns, and collaborate with various teams across Wealthsimple.

Is there an opportunity for mentorship during the internship?

Yes, interns will receive mentorship and support from the Communications team and the broader Wealthsimple community.

What qualifications are ideal for this intern position?

Candidates should be recent graduates or currently enrolled in a diploma/degree program in Communications, Public Policy, or a similar field, have strong writing skills, be quick learners, and possess motivation and accountability.

What kind of workplace culture can interns expect at Wealthsimple?

Interns can expect a collaborative and inclusive environment, with opportunities for educational workshops, mentorship, and a chance to connect with various Employee Resource Groups.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, Wealthsimple offers a competitive salary for interns.

Are there any wellness benefits provided during the internship?

Yes, Wealthsimple provides generous vacation days, unlimited sick and mental health days, and company-wide wellness days off throughout the year.

What kind of support does Wealthsimple offer for diversity and inclusion?

Wealthsimple strongly encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and believes in building products for a diverse world. They have various Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity.