Automation Engineer Co-op improving Manulife’s financial-services processes through workflow automation. Building low-code solutions, dashboards, and integrations for digital transformation initiatives.
Responsibilities
Analyze business and operational processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and automation opportunities
Document current-state workflows and support the design of future-state automated processes
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and understand operational challenges
Design, develop, test, and support automation solutions using approved platforms and tools
Build workflows, integrations, dashboards, and reporting solutions to improve productivity and business outcomes
Monitor solution performance and identify opportunities for optimization and enhancement
Create and maintain process documentation, user guides, and technical documentation
Support data collection, reporting, and analysis to evaluate automation initiatives
Research emerging automation, artificial intelligence, and productivity technologies and share recommendations
Participate in continuous improvement, operational excellence, and digital transformation initiatives
Requirements
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Technology Management, Data Analytics, or a related field
Understanding of process improvement, workflow design, business analysis, or operational efficiency concepts
Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, Power Automate, or Power Apps
Basic knowledge of Excel, Power BI, or SQL
Exposure to Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and collaboration skills
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Preferred: experience from academic projects, internships, hackathons, extracurricular activities, or personal projects involving automation or process improvement
Preferred: exposure to Generative AI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, GitHub Copilot, or ChatGPT
Preferred: familiarity with Visio or similar process mapping tools
Preferred: experience creating dashboards, reports, or data visualizations using Power BI or similar tools
Preferred: understanding of APIs, system integrations, data connectors, or automation architecture concepts
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Well-being and inclusion support
Career development and learning opportunities
Early access to Manulife John Hancock’s GRO early talent program
Support, structure, and opportunities through the co-op program
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