Winter Co-Op 2027 - Taxation Analyst

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Taxation Analyst Winter Co-op is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within our Canadian Tax team while developing your technical, analytical, and professional skills.

Based in our Waterloo office, you’ll support the Canadian Tax team during the year-end tax reporting and compliance season. This opportunity is ideal for a student who is detail-oriented, analytical, eager to learn, and interested in gaining practical experience in a corporate tax environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the Canadian Tax team during the year-end tax reporting and compliance season.
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and review of data and information required for tax-related deliverables.
• Perform data analysis and support reporting activities using Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to gather information, investigate discrepancies, and support the timely completion of deliverables.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and identify opportunities to improve reporting and processes through data and technology.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous co-op or internship experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to develop knowledge within a Canadian tax environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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 single PDF file.

Salary range is expected to be between:

$40,950.00 CAD - $56,550.00 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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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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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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