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Manulife

Winter Co-op 2027 - Data Engineering

Waterloo, ON · Hybrid

CA$52K - CA$70K/yr

As a Data Engineer Co-op, you'll gain hands-on experience building and supporting the data systems that power business insights and decision-making. You'll work with modern data tools and platforms ...

Acceldata

Field Engineering Co-Op

Kitchener, ON · On-site

CA$20 - CA$30/hr

Summary As a Field Engineer Co-op at Acceldata, you'll be working hands-on with complex distributed systems, helping real customers solve deep infrastructure and data observability challenges. You'll ...

Acceldata

Sales Engineering Co-Op

Kitchener, ON · On-site

CA$20 - CA$30/hr

Summary As a Sales Engineer Co-op at Acceldata Inc, you will work closely with our sales engineering team to support customer-facing initiatives across solution design, pre-sales, and technical ...

Acceldata

Software Engineering Co-op

Kitchener, ON · On-site

Summary As a Software Engineering Co-op at Acceldata Inc in Canada, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting big data projects and create a Data platform from scratch, learn from experienced ...

IKO Industries, Inc

HSE Engineering Co-Op

Milton, ON · On-site

CA$23.50 - CA$26.50/hr

We presently have an opportunity for a HSE Engineering Co-Op (8-month or 12-month contract) to join ... Shadow Maintenance Manager to create SOPs and SWIs * Assist the Reliability Engineer with a ...

University of Guelph

Co-op Job Developer

Guelph, ON · On-site

Comfort attending large- and small-scale events virtually and in-person to represent Co-op programming. * Excellent reporting and documentation skills for expense claim submission. * Creative thinker ...

Magna

Industrial Engineering Co-op, Material Flow

Milton, ON · On-site

CA$28.09 - CA$33.05/hr

The Industrial Engineering Co-op supports the Materials Planning & Logistics team with technical analysis, material flow improvement, inventory optimization, replenishment planning, standard work ...

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Arcadis

Biologist Intern/Co-op

Waterloo, ON · On-site

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy ... As an Intern/Co-op Biologist, you will work alongside experienced biologists and environmental ...

Arcadis

Biologist Intern/Co-op

Waterloo, ON · On-site

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy ... As an Intern/Co-op Biologist, you will work alongside experienced biologists and environmental ...

Magna

Finance Co-op Student

Milton, ON · On-site

$23.27/hr

Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process ... The Finance Co-op Student is primarily responsible for providing accounting and clerical support to ...

Magna

Manufacturing Engineering (Co-op Student)

Milton, ON · On-site

CA$23.27/hr

... engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market. Job Responsibilities: Position Summary This Co-op ...

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What is the difference between Engineer Co Op vs Engineer Intern?

AspectEngineer Co OpEngineer Intern
CredentialsTypically enrolled in an engineering degree program, may require specific courseworkUsually undergraduate students in engineering programs
Work EnvironmentFull-time or part-time paid positions, often integrated into the company’s workflowUsually unpaid or paid internships, shorter duration
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in engineering firms, manufacturing, and tech companiesCommon in similar industries, often as a stepping stone to full employment

Engineer Co Op positions are structured as paid, longer-term roles that provide practical experience during a student's academic career. Engineer Intern roles are typically shorter, often unpaid, and serve as introductory exposure to engineering work. Both roles help students gain industry experience, but Co Op positions usually involve more responsibilities and integration into ongoing projects.

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Winter Co-op 2027 - Data Engineering

Manulife

Waterloo, ON • Hybrid

CA$52K - CA$70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future - starting with you. Our Technology 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 a Data Engineer Co-op, you'll gain hands-on experience building and supporting the data systems that power business insights and decision-making. You'll work with modern data tools and platforms to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and workflows, helping transform raw data into meaningful, actionable information. Join a supportive team and experience a values-first culture where your career development and well-being are prioritized alongside your job impact. We offer multiple roles within this program, providing support from our diverse, passionate, and talented technology teams. You'll receive guidance from experienced engineers while gaining exposure to data architecture, data processing, and analytics workflows in an enterprise environment.

We are currently looking for a highly motivated student to join us in our Waterloo, Ontario, Canada office for a 4-month co-op, running from January 5th - April 22nd2027. 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:

  • Contribute to a team of data engineers focused on building reliable, scalable data systems

  • Support the development and maintenance of data pipelines and workflows

  • Assist with data ingestion, transformation, and preparation for reporting and analytics use cases

  • Collaborate with engineering and business teams to understand data requirements and support solutions

Required Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

  • Experience with SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java)

  • Interest in data engineering concepts, including data pipelines and data processing

  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Bitbucket)

  • Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to data tools (e.g., Spark, Databricks, or similar technologies)

  • Basic understanding of ETL processes, data modeling, or data warehousing

  • Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

  • Understanding of large-scale data processing concepts

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.

  • As part of our co-op program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock's 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 any) in one PDF file.

Please note the salary range isexpected to be between $52,650 CAD to $70,200 CAD.

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. The annual salary will be pro-rated based on the length of the work-term

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This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.

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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 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 hr@manulife.com.

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