About the role#
As an AI Co-op, you will gain hands-on experience applying data science and machine learning techniques to real-world business problems. You will work with modern tools and datasets to explore data, build predictive models, and generate insights that drive decision-making. This 12-month program provides mentorship and exposure to the full lifecycle of data science and AI solutions within an enterprise environment.
What you'll do#
- Explore, prepare, and validate data to ensure quality and consistency for analysis.
- Build and evaluate machine learning models, including experiment design and documentation.
- Support feature engineering, model development, and performance optimization.
- Prototype generative AI solutions, such as prompting and retrieval-based methods, with a focus on safety.
- Develop reproducible code and workflows using Python and SQL.
- Communicate insights through visualizations, reports, and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
- Experience with at least one programming language like Python, R, or Java.
- Familiarity with machine learning concepts and frameworks such as scikit-learn or PyTorch.
- Proficiency in SQL or other data querying languages.
- Understanding of version control systems like Git and collaborative coding practices.
- Exposure to machine learning techniques, including regression, tree-based models, neural networks, or time series methods.
- Familiarity with generative AI concepts like prompt engineering and retrieval-augmented generation.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and data tools like Databricks or Spark.
- Ability to use visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: 12 months, running from January 5, 2027, to December 16, 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid, with in-office attendance required Tuesday through Thursday.
- Compensation: Paid position with an expected salary range of $54,600 to $72,150 CAD, pro-rated based on the work-term length.
About Manulife
Manulife is an international financial services group based in Toronto. The company operates as Manulife in Canada, Asia, and Europe and as John Hancock in the United States. It manages over 1.3 trillion dollars in assets for approximately 34 million customers. The organization employs more than 34,000 people and works with over 116,000 agents.
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