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Internship & Co-op Programs

Welcome to Work 101! We offer both internships and co-op programs in a range of areas and geographies. You’ll gain diverse work experiences and exposure as you work alongside some of the top people in the industry.  With leadership and mentors to guide you along the way, you'll be empowered to make progress for yourself, our colleagues and our customers around the globe.

Explore our global programs, available in select regions. For the most up-to-date opportunities, check in with your school and educational institutions for programs we partner with.

From financial reporting to analysis to auditing, you’ll have an opportunity to explore multiple disciplines, learn from industry leaders and lay the groundwork for a professional network of your own.

Develop your technical and business skills and build a professional network by working alongside industry-respected actuaries and other professionals in a supportive learning environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary, with increases, as well as support for your actuarial exams.

Manulife wants to be a digital customer leader, and you can help us get there. Whether your focus is machine learning, data engineering or front-end development, you’ll have an opportunity to collaborate with our experts, broaden your knowledge and develop solutions that can make decisions easier and lives better for our customers, colleagues and communities.

We live in a constantly changing world. In this role, you’ll research and analyze industry trends, market positioning and competitive activity across functions to help us identify issues and recommend solutions to keep our priorities on track.

Are you data-savvy, a great problem-solver and able to think creatively? Then this is your chance to be an active member of a cross-functional high-performing team. You’ll use data analysis and competitive research to identify our strengths and weaknesses and propose ways to increase efficiencies.

Learn the ins and outs of credit analysis and ESG analysis as part of an experienced team that assesses borrowers. In this role you will build skills in financial statement analysis and learn the basics of credit evaluation and investment analysis.

In this dynamic role you’ll build relationships with plan members, plan sponsors, healthcare providers and internal partners. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential along with superior time management and organizational skills.

Partner with experienced team members to drive Manulife/John Hancock's transformation and strategic priorities. Hone your research and analysis skills as you develop market and competitive intelligence profiles for the team and assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reports for management.

Provide research, data gathering and analysis, product management, product development and project management support to our Capital Markets or Investment Management team. Your communication skills will blossom as you find common ground between stakeholders and decision-makers while resolving issues, dealing with changing priorities and managing ad-hoc requests. 

Do you have a knack for figuring out how to do more with less? For finding efficiencies that save time, effort and cost with no significant impact on quality? Put those abilities to work in the real world and expand your skill set as part of an established team that supports Manulife business owners, senior management and senior stakeholders.

Fast-track your career with hands-on skill-building in key HR areas such as people analytics, diversity, equity and inclusion, global learning, talent management, talent acquisition and total rewards. You’ll work alongside an experienced team to assist in areas such as talent solutions, learning initiatives, recruitment and related HR programs and projects.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where expectations are high and deadlines are tight? Then join our dynamic, supportive team! This is a multi-faceted role that can range from creating content for our corporate intranet, to adapting communications for specific audiences, building relationships with management and developing metrics to measure the success of programs/campaigns.

We invite you to contribute to our team of highly skilled cloud engineers and software engineers dedicated to accelerating the adoption of digital innovation across Manulife. In this role you’ll gain exposure to industry-leading enterprise technologies while helping us make database provisioning, configuration, monitoring and management better, faster and simpler.

Meet our people

“During my time as an intern at Manulife, I worked on projects that allowed me to apply my existing technical skills and encouraged me to learn several new ones on the go. Everyone on the team was open to new ideas and ready to mentor me at various levels. The work I was doing had a real impact, contributing to important initiatives that supported the company's digital transformation. Manulife is a place where you can thrive and feel like your ideas and contributions truly matter.”
Anika Prova, Full-Stack Engineer Co-op, MIM Institutional and GA Technology
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Meet our people

“During the internship, we gained extensive exposure and hands-on experience through cross-departmental collaboration, while also expanding our professional network. We’re deeply grateful to our mentors and supervisors for their invaluable guidance and patience, which enabled us to thrive as integral members of the team. This transformative experience has not only enhanced our technical skills, but also instilled a sense of ownership and accountability in our work. We feel honored to have been entrusted with real-world responsibilities and are appreciative of the opportunities provided by the company.”
Cyrus Pun (Actuarial Intern, Hong Kong Marketing Actuarial - 2024 batch)
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Did you know?

Our programs offer the opportunity to learn from and work along side industry professionals with a range of on-the-job training, exposure to projects, and networking opportunities.
Backy Miller, Product Engineer
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Did you know?

We have been recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.
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Did you know?

We have a culture that values internal mobility and development of colleagues. In 2023, 35% of hires were made internally. You just never know where an internship or co-op can take you! 
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