Events Intern Summer 2025

Join a Challenger

Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing. We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options, and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform what’s possible in banking. Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. If you’re not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future, you belong with us. You’ll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights. We like to keep things fun, ask questions and learn together.

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. 

The Work:

Equitable Bank is looking for a creative, energetic, and organized individual to join our Events team as a summer intern. The Events Intern will report to the Sr. Events Marketing Specialist and assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of events throughout the summer.

• Assist with planning and execution of events and coordinate on-site event execution
• Generate and execute new ideas on how to improve Equitable Banks’ overall event presence
• Accompany Events team for new venue on-site visits as needed
• Create Marketing Briefs for any marketing collateral needed for events
• Support the Sr. Events Marketing Specialist & Events team with day-to-day operations of external and internal events
• Help lead event execution tactics such as:
• Creating calendar invites
• Information tracking
• Creating invites for events
• Creating PowerPoint presentations
• Processing invoices
• Post-event success metrics management
• Event inventory management
• Ordering promotional materials

• An eagerness to learn and an interest in either one or more of these areas: Corporate Communication, Events Planning or Business Administration Marketing
• Knowledge in event/activity planning and implementation in a project team environment would be an asset
• Multi-tasker extraordinaire
• Strong written and communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with working in a hybrid environment
• Superior customer service/public relations skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds + and comfortable with physical tasks
• Travel to events is required; car not needed but an asset
• Must be able to work on tasks independently and be flexible with time requirements on event days as needed

• YOU MUST BE A STUDENT CURRENTLY IN SCHOOL OR RETURNING TO SCHOOL
• Submit your cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript. Applications that do not include all three, will not be considered

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

💰 Competitive discretionary bonus 

✨ 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!