At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you.

Our
**Archives Assistant Internship**
is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.

Manulife's Corporate Archives is responsible for preserving and providing access to the permanent and historical records of Manulife and its subsidiary and acquired companies.

Our Archives Assistant Internship offers hands-on experience supporting the ongoing management of these valuable corporate records through projects involving inventories, preservation, digitization, database management, and research.

Working alongside archival professionals, you'll contribute to initiatives that ensure Manulife's history is organized, preserved, and accessible for future generations.

This chance is ideal for students pursuing archival studies who are interested in records management, preservation, digitization, historical research, and information management.

You will gain practical experience working with a variety of archival formats, including digital, textual, graphic, moving image, and textile materials, while developing foundational skills that support a future career in archives, libraries, museums, or information management.
**Position Responsibilities:**
Prepare and verify inventories against archival records and collections.

Rehouse records and perform routine preservation activities to support the long-term care of archival materials.

Input collection descriptions into archival databases in accordance with established procedures and standards.

Develop content for the Corporate Archives internal social media and outreach channels.

Digitize archival materials by scanning documents, photographs, and other historical records.

Conduct research using archival records to support internal inquiries and special projects.

Assist with archival projects, program development initiatives, and internal outreach activities as opportunities arise.

Support the arrangement, description, and management of permanent corporate records.
**Required Qualifications:**
Currently enrolled in a postsecondary program with a focus on archival studies or a related field.

Knowledge of archival principles,



records management practices, and preservation standards.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Power

Point.

Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Previous experience in an archives, library, museum, or similar information management environment is considered an asset.

Experience with collections management software, particularly Archiv

Era, is considered an asset.
**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 single PDF file.
**Salary range is expected to be between:**
$40,950.00 CAD - $56,550.00 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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Para obtener más información acerca de nosotros, visite
http://www.manulife.com .
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En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad.

Nos esforzamos por atraer, formar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que prestamos servicios, y para fomentar un entorno laboral inclusivo en el que se aprovechen las fortalezas de las culturas y las personas.

Estamos comprometidos con la equidad en las contrataciones, la retención de talento, el ascenso y la remuneración, y administramos todas nuestras prácticas y programas sin discriminación por motivos de raza, ascendencia, lugar de origen, color, origen étnico, ciudadanía, religión o creencias religiosas, credo, sexo (incluyendo el embarazo y las afecciones relacionadas con este), orientación sexual, características genéticas, condición de veterano, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, estado civil, estatus familiar, discapacidad, o cualquier otro aspecto protegido por la ley vigente.

Nuestra prioridad es eliminar las barreras para garantizar la igualdad de acceso al empleo.

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📌 Summer Intern 2027 - Archives Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 Manulife
📍 Toronto