External - Actuarial Analyst I - Summer Relief
Job Summary:
One Summer Relief Position
April 28, 2025 and end on August 29, 2025.
The Actuarial Analyst I supports the Actuarial Services team for the valuation of benefit liabilities, calculation of employer assessment rates, risk analysis, financial forecasting and providing actuarial support for other areas of the organization.
Job Duties:
Assists with the collection and preparation of data to support all actuarial functions including the reconciliation and validation of data, comparison of actual experience to expected/prior experience and follow up on any anomalies found.
Supports the design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of actuarial models, including the actuarial valuation of liabilities, rate setting, financial forecasting and experience studies.
Develops and maintains documentation of actuarial functions, models and data preparation.
Executes routine actuarial modelling procedures, including month end liability models and prepares reports and analysis of the results.
Works with the actuarial services team to develop new applications for the determination of various benefit liabilities and to ensure proper implementation of the data and proper execution of the models.
Prepares liability and data summaries and reports used for funding and financial statement purposes.
Provides analysis used in research, planning, as well as internal and external requests.
Pursues professional and personal development through continuing education and training, literature reviews, workshops, seminars, etc.
Participates in department-wide and other major projects as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Actively enrolled in post secondary education in actuarial science, mathematics or related quantitative discipline and returning to post secondary education in the fall.
Plans to pursue or actively pursuing Associateship of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (ACIA) and/or Associateship of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation.
Ability to use a personal computer in a Windows environment.
Well-developed skills in Microsoft software (Word, Excel & Access).
Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
Ability to manipulate, modify, extract and analyze data
Well-developed problem solving skills
Well-developed written and oral communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize workload
Ability to take initiative and work independently and in a team environment
Strong computer programming skills in VBA and/or SQL would be an asset
Actuarial work experience acquired through a co-op program or summer employment would be an asset
Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English & French) is an asset, but is not required
Additional Information:
Salary: $56,798
The compensation for this position is currently under review, subject to the outcome of the Joint Job Evaluation process.
This summer student position is only open to students who will be returning to post-secondary education in the fall. Any applicant who does not meet this criteria will not be considered.
Please note that this position will begin on April 28, 2025 and end on August 29, 2025.
The WCB recognizes that individuals may face barriers that hinder their full and equal participation in the workplace, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all employees and candidates who are or may be disabled by one or more barriers in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Ability to communicate proficiently in both official languages (English & French) is an asset.
A satisfactory criminal record check will be required for the successful candidate.
You may be asked to demonstrate your ability through competency-based interviewing and/or testing.
About WCB:
The Workers Compensation Board promotes safety and health in Manitoba workplaces and aims to help prevent and reduce the occurrence of workplace injuries and disease. Working with its partners, the WCB promotes safe and healthy workplaces, facilitates recovery and return to work, provides compassionate and supportive compensation services for workers and employers, and ensures responsible financial stewardship.
WCBdoes encompasses what it means to work at the WCB. The WCB is proud to have employee benefits and programs that support financial and personal security, foster health and well-being, encourage involvement and support growth as an individual and member of the WCB community. The four categories of WCBdoes include: Security, Wellness, Engagement and Growth.