Winter Co-op 2027 - Wealth Marketing (8 months)

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

GRO early talent program

Hybrid work arrangement

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock offers an 8-month Wealth Marketing Co-op, launching your career with support, structure and hands-on experience across digital marketing, social content, and campaigns.

You’ll work cross-functionally with Creative, Digital, Compliance, Editorial, and Business Marketing to learn brand strategy and governance while contributing to high-profile initiatives for advisors and clients.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Strong interest in marketing, communications, digital strategy, or financial services.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with multiple priorities.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Detail oriented and committed to high-quality work.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of digital marketing channels and social platforms.
• Experience with content management systems or project management tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of organic social media initiatives, including calendar management and research.
• Assist development, publishing, and maintenance of marketing materials across digital platforms.
• Manage marketing collateral through compliance reviews with Marketing and Compliance teams.
• Coordinate project workflows, including translations and end-to-end production.
• Support website and advisor platform updates to keep content accurate and on-brand.
• Collaborate with marketing, creative, digital, and business teams on initiatives.
• Conduct market research and gather insights for strategic decisions.
• Provide administrative and project support for ongoing marketing and communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Digital marketing basics

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate in Marketing/Communications/Business/PR

Tools

Content Management Systems

Project Management Platforms

Marketing Tools

Job description

• Please note that this opportunity is an 8-month term scheduled from January 5, 2026, to August 19, 2026. *

• Please note that this opportunity is an 8-month term scheduled from January 5, 2026, to August 19, 2026. *

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future - starting with you. Our Wealth Marketing 8-month Co-op is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.

The Wealth Marketing Co-op provides hands-on experience supporting marketing initiatives that help financial advisors and their clients achieve their financial goals. As part of Manulife Wealth, you’ll contribute to a variety of projects spanning digital marketing, social media, content publishing, website management, campaign execution, and marketing operations. Working alongside experienced marketing professionals, you’ll gain exposure to brand strategy, compliance processes, stakeholder management, and digital execution while supporting high-profile initiatives that enhance the advisor and client experience.

This opportunity is ideal for students interested in marketing, communications, digital strategy, and financial services who are looking to build practical skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll work cross-functionally with teams including Creative, Digital, Compliance, Editorial, and Business Marketing while developing foundational skills for a future career in marketing.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the execution of organic social media initiatives, including content coordination, calendar management, market research, and performance tracking.
• Assist with the development, publishing, and maintenance of marketing materials across digital platforms.
• Manage marketing collateral through compliance approval processes, partnering with marketing and compliance teams to ensure timely reviews.
• Coordinate project workflows, including translation requests, content updates, and end-to-end marketing production activities.
• Support website and advisor platform updates to ensure content remains accurate, relevant, and aligned with brand standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across marketing, creative, digital, and business teams to support marketing initiatives and campaigns.
• Conduct market research and gather insights to support strategic marketing decisions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide administrative and project support for ongoing marketing and communication initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in marketing, communications, digital strategy, or financial services.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing channels, social media platforms, and marketing technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and eagerness to learn.
• Experience with content management systems, project management platforms, or marketing tools 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.

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.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.

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 [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid