Manulife John Hancock

Financial Services

Fall2026Co-opAutomationDeveloper

$53–53k Waterloo, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Fall 2026 Co-op – Automation Developer at Manulife John Hancock. Skills: Automation development, Application development, Azure, C#. NET, SQL, Power Platform. Apply skills in Azure to create, migrate, and update existing applications and automations to transform the business. Create and enhance applications and automations using C#. NET and SQL”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality automation solutions that enhance customer outcomes; Propose business decisions that get results and solve customer problems

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Working on a degree or certificate in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science/Analytics or related discipline, Experience with programming languages, data platforms, or sources like SQL, C#. NET, and MS Power Platform, Passionate about agile delivery to deliver high-quality automation solutions that enhance customer outcomes, work ethic with a proactive, flexible attitude, and a desire to pitch in wherever needed, time management, planning, and communication skills

Nice to Have

Understanding of the financial services industry or wealth and asset management, Proficiency with Visual Studio (or a comparable IDE)

What You'll Do.

Apply skills in Azure to create

and update existing applications and automations to transform the business

Create and enhance applications and automations using C#. NET and SQL

Develop practical skills using the Microsoft suite of products including IIS

Apply analytical skills and critical thinking to ask questions

understand business drivers

and requirements on initiatives

Capitalize on the ability to build and foster positive

effective relationships to strengthen partnerships with key partners

Deliver documented solution requirements and propose solutions in a clear and concise manner

Propose business decisions that get results and solve customer problems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Develop digital, automated solutions in collaboration with other team members; Partnership with business partners across GWAM Operations; Build and foster positive, effective relationships to strengthen partnerships with key partners

Communication Scope

Communication skills

Process & Methodology

Planning

Full Job Description

_**Please note there are specific application instructions required to be considered for this role**_ 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. 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 an Automation Developer Co-op student, you’ll gain valuable exposure to support your career journey in the exciting world of technology. Step into your potential by joining our Digitization & Automation Team, where you’ll be empowered to make progress for yourself, our colleagues, and our customers around the globe! Join a supportive team and experience a values-first culture where your career development and wellbeing are just as important as the impact you’ll make on the job. Our Digitization and Automation Team within Global Wealth and Asset Management (GWAM) is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, team-oriented individual who will focus on developing digital, automated solutions in collaboration with other team members and in partnership with our business partners across GWAM Operations. We are currently looking for a highly motivated student to join us in our Waterloo, Ontario, Canada office for an 8-month co-op, running from September 1st 2026– April 23rd 2027. 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:** * Apply your skills in Azure to create, migrate, and update existing applications and automations to transform the business. * Create and enhance applications and automations using C#.NET and SQL. * Develop practical skills using the Microsoft suite of products including IIS, Azure Cloud Services, and Power Platform. * Apply your analytica

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