• Broader Responsibilities
  • Progress towards FIA qualifications, balancing study commitments with meaningful practical experience.
  • Develop and refine actuarial pricing methods in accordance with regulatory (TAS) and End User Computing frameworks.

General Expectations

• Lead by example in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Maintain rigorous risk-awareness, adhering to company governance, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to a robust actuarial control environment and governance processes.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Previous Actuarial or Data-Related Background: Familiarity with actuarial workflows is essential.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Advanced Excel skills are mandatory; Prophet experience is highly valued.
  • Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving acumen with meticulous attention to detail.
• Data & Stakeholder Management:
  • Experience interpreting large datasets and communicating insights accessibly.
  • Proven independence combined with effective collaboration under deadlines.
• Pension Fund Knowledge:
  • Acesite at understanding defined benefit pensions and bulk annuity transactions.
• Commercial Awareness:
  • Ability to translate actuarial findings into business-decision-sounding language.
• Soft Skills:
  • Clear, structured, and timely communication—both verbally and in writing—for internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

We champion a rewarding, balanced culture where professional growth is prioritised. Compensation is competitive, in line with market standards, and includes the following benefits:

• Generous Pension Provision with strong performance-linked bonus opportunities.
• Work-Life Harmony:
  • Comprehensive healthcare (private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection).
  • Ongoing development programmes, mentorship, and scholarship support.
  • Flexibility Initiatives: Open dialogue on part-time or tailored schedules as needed.
• Physiological Compensation:
  • Beyond financial remuneration, we invest for long-term operational excellence—modernity, autonomy, and well-being make Canada Life a chosen employer.

Our Culture & Commitments

“At Canada Life, we harness diversity and inclusivity to drive meaningful outcomes. By blending varied talents, we model our workplace around collective curiosity, accountability, and adaptability.” – Nick Harding, Chief People Officer

We role-model a culture founded on five core behaviours:

1. Be Curious: Seek unexplored opportunities.
2. Own the Outcome: Fulfil commitments with ownership.
3. Face into Together: Engage relationships with courage and collaboration.
4. Find Our Way Forward: Adapt to change swiftly and decisively.
5. Build Better Futures: Pause to acknowledge those we serve.

Growth Mindset:

• Professional development is central—whether it’s upskilling in data science, leadership tools, or industry certifications.
• Training & Development:
  • INET/IRM support, online learning platforms, and cross-team movement opportunities.
  • Ongoing feedback mechanisms ensure aligned, progressing career paths.

Inclusivity Leading the Way:

• Canada Life is a proud champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), initiatives that drive innovation and enrich workplace creativity. Our commitment is recognised through continued transparency, and ongoing DEI projects designed to embed such values organisation-wide.

Join Us

If you’re enviously curious about actuarial roles, driven by data and detail, and eager to build a sustainable career with a progressive employer—we encourage you to explore this opportunity. drive a stimulating future with a business that truly understands sound financial advice is about people’s and communities’ prosperity.