Please note there are specific application instructions required to be considered for this role

At Manulife, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Pharmacy Operations Co-op role is your launchpad to explore non-traditional pharmacy career paths, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark. Are you an enthusiastic pharmacy student looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, corporate health benefits environment? In this role, you'll collaborate with experienced Product Managers, work with real-world claims data, and help shape innovative pharmacy benefits management strategies that impact clients and plan members across Canada.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with Manulife Product Managers to develop, deliver, and maintain innovative pharmacy benefits management strategies and products for our clients and plan members.
• Use Manulife’s claims data to analyze and interpret drug utilization patterns.
• Identify opportunities for employers to protect against excess or waste of prescription medications where necessary.
• Apply strong written and oral communication skills to assist in building business cases for new product development or administrative controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within Group Benefits Product to support key projects and initiatives as business needs evolve.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Pharmacy program.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Proven analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor information to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Genuine interest in professional development and exploring non-traditional pharmacy opportunities.

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 exposure to Manulife’s early talent ecosystem, designed to help launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.

Application Instructions:

• Submit your resume, cover letter, and most recent academic transcript in one PDF file .

Salary range is expected to be between

$39,000.00 CAD - $48,750.00 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 over the length of the work-term.

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The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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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 hr@manulife.com .

Working Arrangement

Hybrid