* Please note this position is also offered for the Summer 2027 term. * At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future, starting with you. Our Marketing Strategy & Operations Co-op is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark. Are you an enthusiastic undergraduate student looking to gain hands‑on experience in business strategy, marketing operations, analytics, and project management? In this role, you'll have the opportunity to support strategic initiatives, analyze performance metrics, develop executive communications, and collaborate with teams across Marketing, Digital, Customer Experience, and Analytics. You'll gain valuable exposure to how a large organization sets priorities, measures success, and drives meaningful business outcomes.

Position Responsibilities

- Support business planning activities, strategic initiatives, and operational processes across Canada's Marketing organization.
- Analyze data, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and help develop reports, dashboards, and performance scorecards for leadership.
- Assist with project coordination and stakeholder engagement for cross‑functional initiatives and strategic priorities.
- Prepare presentations, briefing materials, executive communications, newsletters, and organizational updates for leadership meetings and town halls.
- Gather, organize, and summarize information from teams across Marketing, Digital, Customer Experience, Analytics, and other partner groups.
- Support special projects focused on improving processes, operational effectiveness, reporting capabilities, and overall team performance.
- Build tools, templates, and resources that help teams work more efficiently and consistently.
- Participate in meetings, working sessions, and presentations while contributing ideas and recommendations that support business objectives.

Required Qualifications

- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Analytics, or a related field.
- Robust written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and effectively.




- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
- A proactive mindset, strong initiative, and willingness to learn new tools and concepts.
- Experience with reporting, data analysis, dashboard development, Power BI, or project coordination 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. You’ll gain exposure to senior leadership, strategic planning, executive communications, and cross‑functional business initiatives. 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.

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid

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📌 Winter Co-op 2027 - Marketing Strategy & Operations (Office of the CMO) (Toronto)
🏢 Manulife/John Hancock
📍 Toronto