Actuary, R&D; (12-month Fixed term contract)
About the Role

This role is particularly suited to candidates with strong statistical backgrounds looking to apply advanced modelling techniques within an actuarial context.

This role will focus on supporting the design, production, and maintenance of a Global Capital Assumptions Framework for quantifying insurance risk for Economic Capital across Pacific Life Re. The framework will ultimately cover all lines of business, i.e. Mortality, Morbidity, Longevity and Capital Solutions.

The framework will include appropriate centralization, cutting edge design and methodologies, support for market entry and a target operating model that ensures efficiency of maintenance and growth.

The ideal candidate will bring creativity and innovation skills, along with the confidence and resilience to tackle complex problems. A core component of the role will involve statistical research, model development and simulation-based approaches to risk calibration. We expect the candidate to bring a strong statistical modelling background, coupled with actuarial training, and will be comfortable working with large datasets, developing and validating models, and translating research outputs into practical capital assumptions used across the business.

The role offers exposure to a range of global markets and a variety of experts and senior stakeholders across functions, as well as to a range of data sources and methodologies.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Qualified Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) or Society of Actuaries (or similar)





Strong statistical skills, with hands‑on experience in statistical modelling and simulation‑based approaches

Strong programming capability is essential, particularly in R, with experience building transparent, reproducible analytical models

Experience applying quantitative or actuarial techniques to insurance risk, capital, or pricing problems

Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to present complex statistical concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a flexible, dynamic team

Compensation

Salary Range: $127,800 - $149,100

The compensation range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location.

Work Arrangement

Full time, 12-month fixed term contract

Location

Toronto, Canada

Perks

Leave

23 days of annual leave (Regular employees) with option to buy or sell more days

Fertility leave

Generous parental leave

Healthcare

Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage for all permanent employees

Dental & Optical benefits

Savings & Retirement

RRSP: company‑matched contributions

Wellness

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Subsidized gym membership

Time off for volunteering

Charitable matching of employee donations

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📌 Interim Actuary, R&D (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario