Summer Intern 2027 - Disability Operations
- Toronto, ON
- Hybrid
- Posted Sep 1, 2026
- 1 position
$39,000–$44,850 / year
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- Employment type
- Internship / apprenticeship, Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Apply by
- Oct 5, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
You will manage disability claims by communicating with plan members, sponsors, and medical professionals to ensure accurate file maintenance. Additionally, you will support invoice payments and update banking information while working closely with case managers and disability specialists.
Job details
*Please note there are specific application instructions required to be considered for this role** At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Disability Operations Co-op is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark. Are you a driven university student ready for an adventure in the world of Disability? Join us as a Disability Operations Co-op for Summer 2027 with Manulife Group Benefits! You will connect with Plan Members, Plan Sponsors, the Medical Community and Vendor Partners in this exciting role, delivering exceptional disability claims management for our clients. Position Responsibilities: Work closely with Case Managers, Disability Specialists and Associate Managers. Make follow-up phone calls and/or send written communication to Plan Members, Plan Sponsors, medical professionals and vendors. Reach out to Plan Members by phone to complete functional telephone interviews. Keep claim files up-to-date and accurate. Support payment of invoices. Update Plan Member banking information. Required Qualifications: You are currently studying in an undergraduate program like Nursing, Health Sciences, or Mental Health. You have great organizational skills and can communicate well both in writing and speaking. You are comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). You can manage working on your own and love being part of a team. You are good at juggling multiple tasks at once. You have some basic knowledge about claims processing and health insurance. You have had some experience in customer service or administrative work. 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. Application Instructions: Submit your resume, cover letter, academic transcript and work term evaluation (if any) in one PDF file. Salary range is expected to be between $39,000.00 CAD - $44,850.00 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 #LI-Hybrid This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies. 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 [email protected]. Working Arrangement Hybrid
What you’ll do
You will manage disability claims by communicating with plan members, sponsors, and medical professionals to ensure accurate file maintenance. Additionally, you will support invoice payments and update banking information while working closely with case managers and disability specialists.
Requirements
Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program such as Nursing, Health Sciences, or Mental Health. You should possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and previous experience in customer service or administration.
Benefits
• Flexible work environment • Inclusion programs • Early talent program access
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- Customer service · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
- Microsoft Excel · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Microsoft Word · Preferred
- Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Disability claims management
- Customer service
- Administrative work
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Claims processing
- Health insurance knowledge
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Disability Claims
- Workplace Inclusivity
- Organizational Skills
- Information Gathering
- Microsoft Excel
- Artificial Intelligence
- Mental Health
- Claims Processing
- Customer Service
- International Finance
- Health Sciences
- Invoicing
- Microsoft Office
- Nursing
- Operations
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Writing
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
- Summer Intern
- Unclassified Specialized Occupation