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 within a supportive team to explore datasets, develop predictive models, and generate insights that drive decision-making. This role offers exposure to the full lifecycle of data science and emerging AI solutions in an enterprise environment, with guidance from experienced practitioners.
What you'll do#
- Explore, prepare, and validate data to ensure quality and consistency for analysis.
- Build and evaluate machine learning models using thoughtful experiment design.
- Support feature engineering, model development, and performance optimization.
- Prototype generative AI solutions, including prompting and retrieval-based methods, with a focus on safety.
- Develop reproducible code and workflows for data processing using Python and SQL.
- Communicate insights through visualizations, reports, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
- Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, R, or Java.
- Familiarity with data manipulation, SQL, and machine learning concepts.
- Understanding of version control systems like Git and collaborative coding practices.
- Interest in emerging AI technologies and applying technical solutions to business challenges.
- Preferred: Exposure to machine learning techniques (regression, neural networks, time series), generative AI concepts, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 5th to April 22nd, 2027).
- Work Modality: Hybrid (in office Tuesday to Thursday, remote Mondays and Fridays).
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
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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