AI Data Engineer
Job Summary
As an AI Data Engineer you will build and operate the data foundation that powers AI/ML and advanced analytics products and applications. You will own the end-to-end data operations lifecycle: sourcing and understanding data designing scalable pipelines enabling analytics and model development and partnering with engineering and data science to productionize solutions. You will translate complex data into context for humans and AI applications implement durable processes and mentor junior team members.
Position Responsibilities:
Data Acquisition & Domain Understanding
- Identify evaluate and obtain access to internal and external data sources with minimal guidance.
- Partner with subject matter experts to understand data definitions quality lineage and business context.
- Document datasets using standard templates (metadata assumptions refresh cadence known issues) and present findings to stakeholders.
Data Engineering & Platform Delivery
- Design build and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines to extract transform and stage data for AI/ML and BI consumption.
- Create and manage tables schemas and databases; implement data models that support analytics and machine learning use cases.
- Productionize pipelines and datasets with monitoring alerting data quality checks and performance tuning.
- Collaborate with internal/external engineers and data scientists to integrate data science solutions into production systems.
Analytics Measurement & Reporting
- Deliver ad-hoc analysis business analytics and reporting for projects of moderate scope/complexity.
- Define metrics and acquire data to measure solution effectiveness; communicate results and recommendations to peers and stakeholders.
- Build dashboards and reporting assets (e.g. Tableau/Power BI/Qlik) to support decision-making.
Process Design & Operational Excellence
- Help design scalable operating processes to implement analytics/AI insights including:
- Clear roles and responsibilities across partners
- Defined workflows system/data flows and contingencies
- Checks-and-balances (validation QA approvals)
- KPI tracking and closed loop learning to continuously improve outcomes
Communication & Mentorship
- Communicate moderately complex technical and analytical topics to senior team members and business partners.
- Build a strong internal network and leverage senior peers to accelerate delivery.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to team standards and best practices.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Math or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of relevant experience in data engineering analytics engineering or BI/analytics roles supporting AI/ML or advanced analytics.
- Strong programming skills in Python and/or Java; advanced SQL proficiency.
- Advanced experience with data transformation and modeling for analytics/BI and ML feature readiness.
- Strong understanding of relational databases and data modeling concepts.
- Working knowledge of distributed computing concepts/tools.
- Advanced experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau Power BI or Qlik.
- Analytics/ML/AI foundations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Comfortable with AI assisted with coding techniques to amplify productivity while retaining control over design (using Github copilot Claude code etc)
- Ability to explore and mine large structured and unstructured datasets using a systematic approach.
- Familiarity with statistics and common analytical techniques (e.g. regression clustering PCA decision trees survival analysis).
- Basic understanding of machine learning algorithms and familiarity with common AI/ML toolkits.
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.
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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
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
At Manulife/John Hancock we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment retention advancement and compensation and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin citizenship religion or religious beliefs creed sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions) sexual orientation genetic characteristics veteran status gender identity gender expression age marital status family status disability or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact .
Referenced Salary Location
Toronto OntarioWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$94430.00 CAD - $144430.00 CADEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
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Required Experience:
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About Company
Manulife is a leading financial services group. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.