Accessibility Designer/Researcher - 4 month Internship/Coop (Summer 2026)

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented below is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.

Salary range (but not limited to):

About the role

Launching your tech career at Intact means joining a diverse team of more than 3,000 Digital, Data and Tech experts working at the intersection of what exists and what’s possible. Here, you’ll be supported by forward-thinking leaders who celebrate shared success, and you’ll help push the industry forward with digital solutions that go beyond insurance to offer everyday value to millions of people. You’ll grow personally and professionally with access to cutting-edge technology-driven learning platforms and make lasting connections near and far. Most importantly, you’ll discover how exciting the “real world” can be.  

 
Here, your career will take off 🚀  

We are looking for an Accessibility Designer/Researcher for our growing team!  

What you’ll do here:   

• Contribute to the development of UX patterns and/or resources to support other teams to produce accessible products. 

• Support research initiatives on accessibility and inclusive design projects. 

• Help design and facilitate collaborative decision-making workshops. 

• Design and document revised processes for product design, development, and quality assurance. 

• Communicate effectively and manage change across different teams. 

• Support the design and delivery of training sessions focused on accessibility and inclusive practices. 

• Evaluate accessibility through in-depth research, product testing, or design reviews. 

What you bring to the table:   

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Inclusive Design, UX Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Desire to work on guidelines, resources, training and UX patterns that impact many teams rather than designing components or screens yourself. 

• Interest in the end-to-end product development process from research through design, development and QA. 

• Experience doing inclusive research, accessible product design, and accessible development considered an asset. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Adaptability, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning. 

• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to convey complex accessibility principles. 

• Passion for creating inclusive and accessible user experiences. 

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility. 

• Attention to detail and a passion for quality user experiences. 

• Bilingualism (French and English) - Necessary to interact regularly with colleagues across the country (only required for candidates in Québec)

• Available for 20-35 hours per week from May 4 to August 21 2026. 

• Must be an active student during your internship and returning to school in Fall 2026 following your internship. 

Your career starts here.  Apply today!   

We can’t wait to learn more about you. When you complete your application, remember to include your resume and University/College transcript. We hire co-ops every semester (Winter, Summer and Fall)!   

We’re accepting applications now through January 23, 2026. All submissions will be reviewed during this time, as well as after the posting closes.   

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration-related matters including but not limited to employer-specific closed work permits. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada from the anticipated start date and throughout their employment and are solely responsible for maintaining their work eligibility.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.