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INTERAC CORP.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Leader, Product Design (12 Month Fixed-Term contract)
ContractMid-Senior levelPosted 3 days ago
About This Role
Who We Are:
Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.
Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.
As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.
Who You Will Work With:
The vacant Leader, Product Design(12 Month Fixed-Term Contract) role will report to the Head of Design at Interac and will be responsible for ensuring the success of a product through leading a team of Product Designers. This team focuses on product design, product strategy support, customer experience research, agile squad team design processes, and continuous user testing. An individual in this critical role will split their time between: Managing, advising and coaching a team of Product Designers (~25%); Working with the leadership team on the direction of the business and its operational effectiveness (~20%); Serving as a ‘player coach’ working on product improvements and squad-team design deliverables (~45%), and; Helping improve the operations of the Interac Design organization (~10%).
What You Will Do:
The hiring range for this position is 160K-185K, and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, but Interac’s commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, and includes:
At Interac, the impact we make, and the people who drive it, is profound. When you become part of our team, you’re joining a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Here’s what you can expect:
To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at humanresources@interac.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Please be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.’s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. Interac Corp. assumes no liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or inconveniences arising from or related to these fraudulent activities. Such communications do not constitute an offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security, and inclusion, so our digital economy thrives.
Founded in 1984, Interac connects Canadians through secure digital payments, advanced identity verification and industry-leading fraud protection. Connecting banks, businesses, and individuals, Interac enables millions to send, receive, and manage money safely and effortlessly every day — across both digital and physical environments.
As the backbone of Canada’s financial ecosystem, Interac facilitates over 20 million transactions daily, supported by trusted partnerships with government and financial institutions. Consistently ranked as Canada’s most reputable financial technology brand, Interac is deeply embedded in the daily lives of Canadians.
Who You Will Work With:
The vacant Leader, Product Design(12 Month Fixed-Term Contract) role will report to the Head of Design at Interac and will be responsible for ensuring the success of a product through leading a team of Product Designers. This team focuses on product design, product strategy support, customer experience research, agile squad team design processes, and continuous user testing. An individual in this critical role will split their time between: Managing, advising and coaching a team of Product Designers (~25%); Working with the leadership team on the direction of the business and its operational effectiveness (~20%); Serving as a ‘player coach’ working on product improvements and squad-team design deliverables (~45%), and; Helping improve the operations of the Interac Design organization (~10%).
What You Will Do:
- Collaborating with the cross-functional leadership team to define the product vision, strategy and goals, and ensuring work activities are focused on delivering on the vision, strategy and goals
- Defining and communicating a clear design vision aligned with the overall product vision
- Overseeing the iterative design process, from idea discovery to concepting to product market fit testing and finally to product launches, incorporating user research and testing at every stage to ensure the product achieves its stated goals
- Overseeing all product design activities, ensuring the work is high quality and delivered on time and on budget
- Managing and leading a team of Product Designers, providing support on squad team deliverables, and individual career development planning and coaching
- Evaluating design resource needs of the team, and leading the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of top design talent in a timely fashion
- Providing guidance on product delivery operations, ensuring high-quality design outputs and the effective collaboration between product, design, and engineering teams
- Defining and implementing effective product design best practices and tools that can be adopted by product design teams across Interac
- Championing, evangelizing, and influencing the adoption of the Human Centred Design method across Interac, working with other Product Design Leaders to make product design a core competency and differentiator across the organization
- Expertise in Product Design and Human Centred Design methodologies
- 7+ years of experience in product design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating innovative and impactful design solutions.
- Hands-on experience with industry standard design tools, such as Figma, Figjam, Adobe XD, or similar
- Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full-time capacity
- The ability to create interactive prototypes and wireframes to visualize design concepts
- Experience designing scalable Design Systems and maintaining design libraries
- Expertise in conducting usability testing, synthesizing insights, and sharing learnings with leaders and peers
- Experience building a design team and implementing product design best practices
- Experience working in an environment with a Product Operating Model where complex products move from idea discovery to scaled growth
- Strong leadership skills – You are a confident, empathetic leader
- Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization
The hiring range for this position is 160K-185K, and you will also be eligible for our short-term incentive plan. The exact amount will depend on factors such as skills, experience, and job-related knowledge, but Interac’s commitment goes beyond compensation. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your well-being and future, and includes:
- Generous vacation and wellness days to help you recharge
- Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage for peace of mind
- Market-leading employer-funded RRSP program to invest in your future
- Flexible hybrid work model for better work-life balance
- Access to a free and confidential 24/7 employee & family assistance program to offer support for you and your immediate family
- Pregnancy and parental leave top-up to support growing families
- Charitable donation matching with United Way to amplify your impact
At Interac, the impact we make, and the people who drive it, is profound. When you become part of our team, you’re joining a purpose-driven organization that’s shaping the future of digital finance in Canada. Here’s what you can expect:
- Investing in the Future – Help us unlock digital prosperity for all Canadians.
- Innovative Thinking – Collaborate on products, practices, and platforms that redefine what’s possible.
- Inclusive Culture – Be empowered to bring your whole self to work and realize your full potential.
- Inspiring Community – Work in an ecosystem where we lift each other up and rise together.
- Intentional Support – Enjoy flexible, supportive offerings that prioritize your total wellness.
To ensure the integrity of our organization, successful candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include, Canadian Criminal Credit Check, Canadian ID Cross-Check, Public Safety Verification, 5-year Employment Verification, Education Verification, Credit Check, and Social Media Check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Interac is also an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that innovation thrives when people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives come together. That’s why we are committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities for all individuals, without discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, ethnic origin, place of origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at humanresources@interac.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs.
Please be aware that certain individuals are misusing Interac Corp.’s name and logo to promote fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. never requests, solicits, or accepts any form of payment in exchange for employment. Any such offers are fraudulent and should be disregarded. Interac Corp. assumes no liability for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or inconveniences arising from or related to these fraudulent activities. Such communications do not constitute an offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.