Fall Co-op 2026 – Data Engineer

Manulife • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$52,650 - CA$70,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Toronto, Ontario, Canada office for a 4-month co-op, running from September 1st – December 18th 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.

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

Benefits

• Co-op program offers more than just experience; you'll join a vibrant community, participate in engaging events, and benefit from personalized mentorship.
• Supportive team and experience a values-first culture where your career development and well-being are prioritized.
• Guidance from experienced engineers while gaining exposure to data architecture, data processing, and analytics workflows in an enterprise environment.
• Empowerment to learn and grow the career you want.
• Recognition and support in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• Support in shaping the future you want to see.
• Early access to Manulife John Hancock’s premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students!
• The GRO program is designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree