GRO Program - Data

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock is launching the GRO Data Engineering stream, a two-year early-talent program designed to launch your tech career with structured learning, mentorship, and leadership exposure. You will design and operate data pipelines, ingest and transform data, and collaborate across engineering and analytics teams to deliver production-ready solutions.

Graduates in Dec 2026 or May 2027 with a CS/engineering-related degree are encouraged to apply; familiarity with SQL, Python/Java, Git,

Qualifications

• This program targets students completing undergrad or grad degrees for data engineering roles.
• Graduating Dec 2026 or May 2027 with a relevant degree.
• Experience using SQL to query/manipulate data.
• Experience with Python or Java.
• Foundational data engineering concepts (pipelines, processing, databases).
• Knowledge of Git and collaborative coding practices.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and data tools like Databricks/Spark.
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT, data modeling, and warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain reliable data pipelines and workflows.
• Ingest, transform, and prepare data for reporting and analytics.
• Develop reusable processes to turn raw data into actionable information.
• Contribute to data models and structures supporting requirements.
• Work with databases, data warehouses, and enterprise platforms.
• Monitor data quality and lineage; ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and business partners to develop solutions.

Skills

SQL

Python/Java

Data pipelines

Git

Cloud platforms

ETL/ELT

Data modeling

Data warehousing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Software/Engineering

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Azure/AWS/Google Cloud

Job description

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future, starting with you! Our GRO program is a bold new approach to early talent development, designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive. GRO is Manulife John Hancock’s flagship early talent program. It’s more than just a job, it’s a launchpad for your career. GRO offers a consistent, high-quality experience for new graduates across the organization.

Launch your tech career with the Data Engineering stream of the GRO Program. This is a two-year program designed to develop future data engineering professionals by contributing to the company’s ongoing initiatives in data architecture, data processing, and analytics enablement. As part of GRO Data Engineering, you’ll gain access to a supportive community and benefit from structured learning, core skills training, mentorship, and leadership exposure, empowering you to grow your skills while making a real impact. With a values-first culture, professional development at every step, and a focus on your well-being and accelerated career progression, GRO Data Engineering is your gateway to a meaningful and future‑ready career.

Position Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain reliable, scalable data pipelines and workflows.
• Ingest, integrate, transform, and prepare data from multiple sources for reporting, analytics, and other business use cases.
• Develop reusable processes that transform raw data into reliable, accessible, and actionable information.
• Contribute to data models and structures that support business and technical requirements.
• Work with databases, data warehouses, and enterprise data platforms to organize and move data across systems.
• Monitor and validate data to support its accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability.
• Develop and maintain data quality checks, testing practices, and operational controls.
• Build reproducible code and data workflows using SQL, Python, and modern data engineering tools.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy data solutions into production environments.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, documentation, and collaborative development practices.
• Support the monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of data pipelines and systems.
• Collaborate with data engineers, software engineers, analysts, and business partners to understand data requirements and develop solutions.
• Contribute to data documentation, lineage, quality, and governance practices.
• Ensure data solutions align with privacy, security, and data governance principles.

Required Qualifications

• This program is designed for students currently completing undergraduate or graduate degrees who are excited to apply data engineering skills in real-world settings.
• Graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience using SQL to query, manipulate, or transform data.
• Experience with at least one programming language, such as Python or Java.
• Understanding of foundational data engineering concepts, including data pipelines, data processing, databases, and data integration.
• Understanding of version control systems such as Git and collaborative coding practices.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud and data tools such as Databricks or Spark.
• Familiarity with ETL or ELT processes, data modeling, or data warehousing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in data engineering, software development, databases, or analytics.
• Understanding of large-scale or distributed data processing concepts.
• Familiarity with software development practices, including testing, debugging, documentation, and code reviews.
• Understanding of Agile, Scrum, DevOps, or CI/CD practices.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in teams.
• Aptitude to solve business problems with technology.

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.

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

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

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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 [e-mail].

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$69,525.00 CAD - $115,875.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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