Winter Co-Op 2027 - Taxation Analyst

Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock in Waterloo, Ontario is offering a Taxation Analyst Winter Co-op to gain hands‑on experience in the Canadian Tax team during year‑end reporting and compliance. This role suits a detail‑oriented student eager to learn within a corporate tax environment.

You will support data preparation, conduct data analysis in Excel and Power BI, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• Previous co-op or internship experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to develop knowledge within a Canadian tax environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Canadian Tax team during the year‑end tax reporting and compliance season.
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and review of data and information required for tax‑related deliverables.
• Perform data analysis and support reporting activities using Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to gather information, investigate discrepancies, and support the timely completion of deliverables.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and identify opportunities to improve reporting and processes through data and technology.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration

Learning agility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Taxation Analyst Winter Co-op is an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience within our Canadian Tax team while developing your technical, analytical, and professional skills. Based in our Waterloo office, you’ll support the Canadian Tax team during the year‑end tax reporting and compliance season. This opportunity is ideal for a student who is detail‑oriented, analytical, eager to learn, and interested in gaining practical experience in a corporate tax environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the Canadian Tax team during the year‑end tax reporting and compliance season.
• Assist with the preparation, organization, and review of data and information required for tax‑related deliverables.
• Perform data analysis and support reporting activities using Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to gather information, investigate discrepancies, and support the timely completion of deliverables.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and identify opportunities to improve reporting and processes through data and technology.

Required Qualifications

• Previous co‑op or internship experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to develop knowledge within a Canadian tax environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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.

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.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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 [e-mail].

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner
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Better is what drives us

It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry‑leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go.