Winter Co-op 2027 - Data Engineering

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Technology 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 a Data Engineer Co-op, you’ll gain hands-on experience building and supporting the data systems that power business insights and decision-making. You’ll work with modern data tools and platforms to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and workflows, helping transform raw data into meaningful, actionable information. 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 engineers while gaining exposure to data architecture, data processing, and analytics workflows in an enterprise environment. 

We are currently looking for a highly motivated student to join us in our Waterloo, Ontario, Canada office for a 4-month co-op, running from January 5th – April 22nd 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: 

• Contribute to a team of data engineers focused on building reliable, scalable data systems 

• Support the development and maintenance of data pipelines and workflows 

• Assist with data ingestion, transformation, and preparation for reporting and analytics use cases 

• Collaborate with engineering and business teams to understand data requirements and support solutions 

Required Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 

• Experience with SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java) 

• Interest in data engineering concepts, including data pipelines and data processing 

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Bitbucket) 

• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Exposure to data tools (e.g., Spark, Databricks, or similar technologies) 

• Basic understanding of ETL processes, data modeling, or data warehousing 

• Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) 

• Understanding of large-scale data processing concepts 

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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