Document business requirements, user stories, and process flows for digital projects.
Manage project schedules, track milestones, and maintain documentation in SharePoint.
Analyze datasets to create visual reports and identify business trends.
What they're looking for
Undergraduate students in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and interpret data for decision-making.
Familiarity with SQL databases, Excel, Jira, and Confluence is preferred.
Pay and perks
Annual salary range of $40,950 CAD to $56,550 CAD, pro-rated.
Hybrid work arrangement with office attendance required Tuesday through Thursday.
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.
As a Business Technology Co-op, you’ll gain hands-on experience at the intersection of business and technology, supporting initiatives that drive digital transformation and operational efficiency. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, contribute to technology-driven solutions, and help translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights. Join a supportive team and experience a values-first culture where your career development and well-being are prioritized alongside your job impact. We offer multiple roles within this program, providing support from our diverse, passionate, and talented technology teams. You’ll receive guidance from experienced professionals and gain exposure to enterprise systems, tools, and processes that enable innovation across the organization.
We are currently looking for highly motivated students to join us in our Toronto, Ontario, Canada office for a 4-month co-op, running from January 5th – April 22nd 2026. 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
Contributing to our team of highly skilled Business Analysts/IT Project Coordinators, dedicated to accelerating the adoption of digital innovation across Manulife.
Collaborate with stakeholders to capture business needs and translate them into clear, structured documentation such as business requirements, user stories, and process flows.
Help develop and maintain project schedules, track milestones, and coordinate meetings to ensure tasks are progressing on time and within scope.
Work with datasets to identify trends, generate insights, and create visual reports or dashboards that inform business and technical decisions.
Organize and update key project artifacts including meeting notes, action items, risk logs, and process maps using tools like SharePoint
Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and draw meaningful insights to support business decisions and project planning.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate documentation, and follow through on action items in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL
Familiarity with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, and/or Confluence
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.
Please note the salary range is expected to be between $40,950 CAD to $56,550 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.
We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.
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.
Working Arrangement
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