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**Please note there are specific application instructions required to be considered for this role**
At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Co-op Program is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark. Our co-op program offers more than just experience; you'll join a vibrant community, participate in engaging events, and benefit from personalized mentorship.
As an Automation Developer Co-op student, you’ll gain valuable exposure to support your career journey in the exciting world of technology. Step into your potential by joining our Digitization & Automation Team, where you’ll be empowered to make progress for yourself, our colleagues, and our customers around the globe! Join a supportive team and experience a values-first culture where your career development and wellbeing are just as important as the impact you’ll make on the job. Our Digitization and Automation Team within Global Wealth and Asset Management (GWAM) is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, team-oriented individual who will focus on developing digital, automated solutions in collaboration with other team members and in partnership with our business partners across GWAM Operations.
We are currently looking for a highly motivated student to join us in our Waterloo, Ontario, Canada office for an 8-month co-op, running from September 1st 2026– April 23rd 2027. This is a hybrid position, where you are expected to be in the office Tuesday-Thursday, with the opportunity to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
Position Responsibilities:
Apply your skills in Azure to create, migrate, and update existing applications and automations to transform the business.
Create and enhance applications and automations using C#.NET and SQL.
Develop practical skills using the Microsoft suite of products including IIS, Azure Cloud Services, and Power Platform.
Apply your analytical skills and critical thinking to ask questions, understand business drivers, priorities, precision to scope, and requirements on initiatives.
Capitalize on the ability to build and foster positive, effective relationships to strengthen partnerships with key partners.
Deliver documented solution requirements and propose solutions in a clear and concise manner.
Propose business decisions that get results and solve customer problems.
Required Qualifications:
Working on a degree or certificate in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science/Analytics or related discipline.
Experience with programming languages, data platforms, or sources like SQL, C#.NET, and MS Power Platform.
Passionate about agile delivery to deliver high-quality automation solutions that enhance customer outcomes.
Strong work ethic with a proactive, flexible attitude, and a desire to pitch in wherever needed.
Strong time management, planning, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of the financial services industry or wealth and asset management.
Proficiency with Visual Studio (or a comparable IDE).
When you join our team:
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
As part of our co-op program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock’s premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students! This program is designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.
Application instructions:
Submit your resume, cover letter, academic transcript, and work term evaluation (if any) in one PDF file.
Please note the salary range is expected to be between $52,650 CAD to $70,200 CAD.
The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. The annual salary will be pro-rated based on the length of the work-term
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This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.
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About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact hr@manulife.com.
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