Senior Actuary (North Vancouver, BC)

LOOKING FOR A SENIOR ACTUARY

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for applying actuarial expertise to complex business challenges? Do you excel at leading analytical initiatives, developing pricing models, and communicating insights that influence key decisions? Are you a detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset, ready to make a meaningful impact within a high-performing actuarial team?

If so, this opportunity is for you!

About The Opportunity

Workland presents a unique career opportunity within a large organization with offices in various locations across British Columbia. The company is seeking an experienced Senior Actuary to join their growing team.

WHY SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY INTEREST YOU?

• Work for one of British Columbia’s top employers.
• Work in close collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Be part of a very diverse and inclusive team.
• Benefit from a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with both remote and in-office days.
• Enjoy a very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Benefit from a high level of job security.
  
  

Position Summary

The company is seeking a Senior Actuary to play a key leadership role within the actuarial team. This position is responsible for driving complex pricing initiatives, supporting strategic risk management decisions, and delivering analytical insights that directly influence business outcomes. The successful candidate will provide guidance to junior team members, ensure analytical work adheres to professional standards, and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders at all levels. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects, enhance pricing capabilities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of actuarial processes across the organization.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE :

• Conduct advanced analytical work to support strategic business decisions.
• Lead development and refinement of pricing methodologies and frameworks.
• Oversee and guide junior analysts, ensuring quality and consistency in deliverables.
• Prepare internal reports and presentations highlighting key insights and recommendations.
• Present technical findings to a range of stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives in collaboration with other business units.
• Lead initiatives focused on optimizing analytical processes and tools.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends and practices relevant to pricing, modeling, and risk management.
• Build expertise across adjacent operational areas to enhance end-to-end understanding of product lifecycle.
  
  

THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION ARE:

• University degree in a quantitative discipline such as actuarial science, statistics, or a related field.
• At least four years of progressive experience in actuarial or analytical roles across diverse functions
• Advanced progress toward, or completion of, a recognized actuarial fellowship designation (e.g., CAS or equivalent).
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, paired with critical thinking and a solid understanding of industry dynamics.
• Demonstrated initiative in driving innovation and proposing effective solutions to complex problems.
• Proficiency with analytical tools, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Experience or familiarity with programming and data tools such as Python, SQL, R, VBA, PySpark, or SAS is considered an asset.
• Different combinations of relevant experience and education may be considered.
  
  

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Strategic in aligning actuarial work with broader organizational goals.
• Analytical in approaching complex problems with data-driven insights.
• Precise with a strong attention to detail while delivering under tight deadlines.
• Articulate in communicating technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Supportive in mentoring team members and fostering collaboration.
• Curious and eager to explore new tools, methodologies, and industry trends.
• Results-oriented with a focus on delivering impactful business outcomes.
• Ethical in maintaining professional standards and sound judgment in all work.
  
  

About Workland

Workland is proud to have been mandated to assist this company in the recruitment process for this great job opportunity. The ultimate goal is to accelerate and facilitate the process of connecting talented professionals with the right organizations through an approach that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.