About the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work. We also provide caring, compassionate support in the wake of workplace tragedy. Our employees describe the culture as Collaborative, Evolving, Service-Minded and Team-Focused.
About the Role
The Actuarial Associate supports the organization’s overall success by delivering actuarial expertise across a range of key functions. The Associate works closely with the WCB’s internal actuary on a daily basis, contributing to and supporting the completion of actuarial deliverables. These include assessing and managing financial risks; setting employer premium rates; valuing insurance contract liabilities and funding strategy analysis; costing proposed benefit changes; and providing both quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform organizational strategy, policies, procedures, and impacts to key partners. The Associate works closely with senior leadership within the finance team and maintains a strong working knowledge of the WCB’s investment portfolio and financial performance.
Your Experience & Skills
• A bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years progressive experience working in the actuarial field or related fields.
• Successful completion of actuarial exams.
• Associateship in the Canadian Institute of Actuaries would be an asset.
• Strong computer skills are considered an asset including experience with Excel, Experience in Visual Basic programming, SQL coding and Power BI is an asset.
• Experience relevant to workers’ compensation, insurance industry or consulting are assets.
Perks of Joining Our Team
- Flexibility/Hybrid work model
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- A passionate team and a supportive work environment
Application Details
Please use the Apply Now button to fill out your Candidate Profile and submit your application for the job opening. Job applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the close date of the posting.
Accommodation Request
WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with job candidates and employees to request reasonable accommodation in a confidential manner. To request accommodation, please contact the Human Resource team by email at [email protected]. All information received will be kept confidential.
To learn more about the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, navigate to the About Us section of our website.