Winter Co-op 2027 – Automation Engineer (12 months)

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 an Automation Engineer Co-op youll help identify opportunities to simplify streamline and automate business and operational processes across the organization. Working closely with business stakeholders and technology teams youll analyze current workflows uncover inefficiencies and develop automation solutions that reduce manual effort and improve productivity. Through continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives youll help enable teams to spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time on high-value work.

Join a supportive team and experience a values-first culture where your career development and well-being are prioritized alongside your job impact. Youll gain hands-on experience with modern automation artificial intelligence low-code platforms and process optimization while developing practical skills in business analysis solution design and automation engineering.

We are currently looking for highly motivated students to join us in our Toronto Ontario Canada office for a 12-month co-op term running from January 5 2027 through December 16 2027. This is a hybrid position where you will be expected to work in the office on designated in-office days.

Position Responsibilities

• Analyze business and operational processes to identify inefficiencies bottlenecks and automation opportunities.

• Document current-state workflows and support the design of future-state automated processes.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and understand operational challenges.

• Design develop test and support automation solutions using approved platforms and tools.

• Build workflows integrations dashboards and reporting solutions that improve productivity and business outcomes.

• Monitor solution performance and identify opportunities for optimization and enhancement.

• Create and maintain process documentation user guides and technical documentation.

• Support data collection reporting and analysis efforts to evaluate the impact of automation initiatives.

• Research emerging automation artificial intelligence and productivity technologies and share recommendations with the team.

• Participate in continuous improvement operational excellence and digital transformation initiatives across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering Business Technology Management Data Analytics or a related field.

• Understanding of process improvement workflow design business analysis or operational efficiency concepts.

• Familiarity with automation and low-code technologies such as Microsoft Power Platform Power Automate or Power Apps.

• Basic knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel Power BI or SQL.

• Exposure to programming or scripting languages such as Python JavaScript PowerShell or similar.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent written verbal presentation and collaboration skills.

• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience gained through academic projects internships hackathons extracurricular activities or personal projects involving automation or process improvement.

• Exposure to Generative AI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot Studio GitHub Copilot ChatGPT or similar platforms.

• Familiarity with process mapping and workflow visualization tools such as Visio.

• Experience creating dashboards reports or data visualizations using Power BI or similar tools.

• Understanding of APIs system integrations data connectors or automation architecture concepts.

• Interest in continuous improvement operational excellence digital transformation and emerging technologies.

When You Join Our Team

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well 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 Hancocks 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 applicable) in one PDF file.

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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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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