Senior Actuarial Consultant – Research & Development

About Wawanesa Insurance

• Founded: 1896

• One of Canada’s largest mutual insurers

• Annual Revenue: Over $3.5 billion

• Assets: $10 billion CAD

• Employees: 3,600+ across Canada

• Members Served: 1.7 million+

• Gives back over $3.5 million annually to charitable causes

Company Focus: Insurance (property, casualty, life), professional development, and community engagement.

Hybrid Work Environment: Flexible—2 days/week in office or 15 hours/week, rest remote.

Role Responsibilities

• Enhance pricing sophistication through loss cost models

• Collaborate with pricing leaders to optimize rate changes

• Mentor actuarial staff on methodologies and usage

• Extract, manipulate, and analyze complex data

• Perform ad-hoc analyses and special projects

• Evaluate and improve processes for efficiency and automation

• Solve complex issues creatively and assess impacts

• Represent Wawanesa in industry research and working groups

• Lead projects end-to-end, including training, documentation, and implementation

• Provide mentorship, training, and cross-functional guidance

• Communicate project updates to stakeholders and anticipate obstacles

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

• Experience: 6+ years actuarial experience preferred

• Certifications: FCAS designation is an asset

• Experience with machine learning modeling or other pricing modeling methods

• Knowledge of actuarial science, statistics, probability, finance, and insurance

• Strong database systems and data extraction skills

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines

• Team-oriented with collaborative problem-solving skills

Key Competencies

• Problem-solving & analytical thinking

• Mentorship & team development

• Project leadership & workflow management

• Communication & stakeholder management

• Adaptability and efficiency

Diversity & Inclusion

Wawanesa is committed to DEIB and welcomes applicants from:

• Women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons

• Persons with disabilities

• 2SLGBTQIA+ community

• Neurodiverse individuals

• Anyone contributing to diverse thought

Work Type & Remote

• Hybrid work model (some office days required; majority can be remote)

• Canada-based applicants only

Experience & Level

• Experience Required: 6+ years actuarial work

• Career Level: Mid-to-Senior / Expert-level