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 Technology Strategy & AI Enablement Co-op, you'll gain hands-on experience at the intersection of business strategy, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and innovation. You'll work with technology and business leaders to evaluate technology opportunities, support strategic initiatives, and develop solutions that help drive business outcomes. Join a collaborative team where you'll gain exposure to technology strategy, AI enablement, executive communications, and innovation initiatives while building skills that can accelerate your future career.
We are currently looking for highly motivated students to join us in our Toronto, Ontario, Canada office for a co-op running from September 1, 2026 – December 18, 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:
Conduct research on industry trends, market landscapes, and technology innovations, translating findings into actionable recommendations for business and technology stakeholders.
Partner with stakeholders to define use cases, document requirements, evaluate potential solutions, and support technology strategy initiatives.
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Technology Management, or a related field.
Excellent communication, research, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations and presentations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Automate, process mapping, technology strategy, consulting, or business analysis projects.
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 USD 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.
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.
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