Actuarial Analyst

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Duties

AAFC’s Actuarial and Forecasting Unit is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill an actuarial analyst position. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of files including reviewing the actuarial methodologies used by provinces and approving their use across Canada with regards to agricultural insurance programs.

The Actuarial Analyst is responsible for providing actuarial services that will lead to federal government approval of changes to provincial programs under AgriInsurance.

The Actuarial Analyst will provide support in developing and approving pricing methodologies, determining probable yields, assessing the self-sustainability of provincial programs, and establishing guidelines for actuarial certifications of crop insurance programs.

The Actuarial Analyst will additionally play a supporting role in providing actuarial services to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada department to assist in the development of policies and programs related to agriculture and agri-food.

Intent of the process

The current need is to staff one English essential full time permanent position.

Although we are looking to fill one position, in the event that more than one candidate is found qualified, a pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures, linguistic requirements and security requirements within AAFC.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in actuarial science accredited by the Canadian Institute of Actuaries’ University Accreditation Program.

If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Click on the link below to contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC).

Degree equivalency

Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS) or Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) with three years of working experience as an actuarial analyst.

EXPERIENCE
Experience using common word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and database software (i.e. MS Word, Outlook, Excel).

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized university with a masters or PhD in actuarial science or related field.
Completion/credit of Fellowship Exams from the Casualty Actuarial Society or the Society of Actuaries.
Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS) or Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) with at least five years of working experience as an actuarial analyst.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Recent experience* in agricultural insurance or an actuarial field that could be transferred to the agricultural insurance sector.
*Recent experience is defined as within the last five years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of federal, provincial or private sector insurance and reinsurance programs.
Knowledge of methods used to carry out actuarial and statistical research and analysis.

COMPETENCIES
Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Thinking Things Through (Analytical Thinking)
Working Effectively with Others
Showing Initiative and Being Action Oriented

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employee population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Indigenous peoples (Aboriginal peoples), persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the Employment Equity groups as selection may be limited to candidates belonging to one or more of the groups.

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability and willingness to work overtime.
Ability and willingness to travel.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

ASSESSEMENT INFORMATION

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Various assessment tools may be used, such as, standardized tests, interviews, references, board member knowledge, etc.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team.
- Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed.
- Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience.
- Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Asset qualifications may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

APPLICATION & CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs.html.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact the email referenced below under "Contact Information".

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service. The details can be found on this site: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation. The Policy can be found on this site: https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.