Fall Co-op 2026 – Data Engineer

Manulife•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Data Engineer Co-op position for Fall 2026 at Manulife John Hancock. The co-op program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in building and supporting data systems. Co-op students will work with modern data tools and platforms to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and workflows, transforming raw data into actionable information. The role is part of a supportive team within a values-first culture that prioritizes career development and well-being. Students will receive guidance from experienced engineers and gain exposure to data architecture, data processing, and analytics workflows in an enterprise environment. This specific co-op term runs from September 1st to December 18th, 2026, in the Toronto, Ontario, Canada office.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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