Our Story & Purpose:

Vancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion, social justice, and community impact. Since 1946, we’ve worked to challenge the status quo, break down barriers, and build a more equitable future. With bold commitments—including becoming net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans—we are championing financial resilience, climate action, and belonging for our members and communities.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and home to a team of 2,300 passionate employees, Vancity offers competitive rewards and benefits, diverse career pathways, and the opportunity to be part of something bigger.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for three (3) interns to join our Artificial Intelligence (AI) team for a 4-month opportunity. The AI team at Vancity focuses on identifying, validating, and scaling responsible AI and GenAI use cases that create real member and business value. We operate at the intersection of strategy, data, and engineering, turning emerging AI capabilities into practical solutions. These roles will report into the AI Manager or Data Science Manager, with occasional guidance from senior technical contributors and project managers. These roles will collaborate closely with Senior Engineers, Managers, and Senior Managers, learning how AI moves from idea to experiment to deployment in an enterprise environment.

A typical day would involve:

• Researching and assessing AI use case feasibility across Machine Learning and Generative AI (technical viability, data readiness, and value potential)
• Exploring, cleaning, and transforming data to support proof of concept (PoC) experiments
• Building and experimenting with ML and GenAI models (e.g., prompt engineering, embeddings, fine‑tuning, classical ML)
• Participating in scrum ceremonies (stand‑ups, sprint planning, demos) alongside managers and senior engineers
• Supporting model deployment pipelines using Azure and Databricks, including CI/CD concepts and MLOps best practices
• Documenting findings, tradeoffs, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making

You are:

• Results-Oriented - You balance experimentation with delivering tangible outcomes
• Critical Thinker - You evaluates feasibility, trade‑offs, and limitations, not just “what’s cool”
• A Problem Solver - You are able to break ambiguous problems into smaller, testable pieces
• Curious & innovative - You are excited to explore new AI techniques, tools, and ideas

You have:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or grad program within an applicable field and eligible for co-op/internship opportunities (i.e. Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Data Engineering, Mathematics)
• Solid understanding of Machine Learning fundamentals (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning, evaluation concepts)
• Familiarity with Generative AI concepts (LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, RAG, etc.)
• Basic experience with Python and data manipulation (e.g., pandas, SQL, notebooks)
• Interest in cloud-based AI deployment and production systems
• A willingness to work in a highly flexible environment with multiple competing priorities.

Bonus points, if you have:

• Experience or coursework with Azure (Azure ML, Azure AI Studio / Foundry, Azure DevOps)
• Familiarity with Databricks, Spark, or data engineering pipelines
• Exposure to CI/CD, MLOps, or model deployment workflows
• Experience working with APIs, containers, or cloud infrastructure
• Prior internships, hackathons, or personal AI projects
• Familiarity with power Automate and Power Apps.

What You’ll Earn:

This role offers a pay range of $27.85/hr.

Application Details:

Please submit your resume. Cover letters and transcripts are optional but appreciated.

This posting will close on March 22, 2026 at 11:59pm

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• When you join Vancity as an employee and a member, you join a movement that believes that when we use money for what’s right, we truly are a financial force for change.
• We are the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and have been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. Come join our team of 2,600 diverse individuals and access competitive rewards & benefits, all while knowing you are a part of a greater movement.
• Start your Vancity career journey with us even if you’re new to financial services! We provide in-house paid training to gain general financial knowledge, and to learn about our products & services. We encourage opportunities to learn & develop to prepare you for career success, which in turn continuously impresses how we serve our membership.
• Vancity is committed to a diverse workplace and values Integrity, Innovation, Responsibility and Reconciliation.
• To learn more about Vancity, please visit vancity.com/AboutVancity.

Vancity Talent Programs:

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details, please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

Accommodations Process:

This role is an open vacancy, and our hiring process is grounded in fairness, transparency, and inclusion. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com. We’re here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process.