Data Specialist Intern/Co-op – Summer 2025

Data Specialist Intern/Co-op – Summer 2025

Apply locations Toronto, Ontario Waterloo, Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: January 15, 2025 (24 days left to apply) job requisition id JR24120997

This internship offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge business intelligence tools, allowing you to make a tangible impact while developing key technical and communication skills. By the end of the internship, you will gain expertise in data extraction, analysis, and reporting, enhance your ability to identify process improvements, and strengthen your skills through cross-functional collaboration.

Available Roles for the Summer 2025 Term:

• Data and Automation Specialist Intern/Co-op
• Reporting & Analytics Analyst, Treasury Operations Intern/Co-op
• Business Intelligence Analyst Intern/Co-op

Please note that your application will be considered for multiple positions within this job posting.

Position Responsibilities:

• Identify inefficiencies and improve workflows through automation development.
• Create detailed documentation and guides to support process optimization.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance processes and systems.
• Manage projects from initial analysis through to implementation.
• Effectively document and share information with relevant stakeholders.
• Gain proficiency in data extraction, cleaning, and analysis using tools like SQL, Power Platform, Power BI, Azure Databricks, and Excel.
• Enhance ability to create comprehensive reports and interactive dashboards.
• Develop skills in identifying and interpreting key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Improve problem-solving abilities by identifying process bottlenecks.
• Propose data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strengthen communication and collaboration skills by working with cross-functional teams.
• Present findings and make strategic recommendations to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting, as well as common reporting and analytics solutions.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information to make informed recommendations.
• Experience with Power Platform, Azure Databricks, SQL, and Python.
• Familiarity with data visualization and dashboard design (considered an asset).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Business acumen and critical thinking.
• Attention to detail, excellent communication skills, team player, and eagerness to learn.

Application Instructions:

• Submit your resume, cover letter, academic transcript, and work term evaluation (if any) in one PDF file.

Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be contacted by the end of January or February.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife 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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary & Benefits

Salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Please contact recruitment@manulife.com for additional information.

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 recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.