WCB-Alberta is dedicated to creating a safer, healthier, and stronger Alberta by providing protection for workers and employers. They are seeking an Actuarial Analyst to join their Actuarial Services team, responsible for liability valuation, premium rate calculation, financial forecasting, and risk analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong actuarial skills and programming knowledge to support various actuarial projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, testing and maintenance of actuarial computer systems for all major actuarial recurring projects and assignments including the actuarial valuation of liabilities, financial forecasting, experience studies, and rate setting
- Test and implement actuarial techniques and methods to determine claim benefit liabilities, industry premium rates and experience studies
- Provide analysis used in research, planning, and program development in response to internal and external requests
- Participate in department-wide and other major projects as required
Skills
- Bachelor of Science degree with a major in mathematical, statistical, actuarial sciences and/or computing sciences
- Completion of three or more exams towards attainment of Associate of the Society of Actuaries (A.S.A.) or Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (A.C.A.S.) designation with continued pursuit towards associateship by actively writing actuarial exams
- This position requires an individual who is a self-starter and is capable of working with minimal guidance
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail along with the ability to deal effectively with people, work under pressure and contribute as a team player
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are required
- Strong computer programming knowledge in SQL is required
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills are required
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- Other programming skills (Visual Basic.Net) are a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible work schedules
- Hybrid work opportunities
Company Overview
WCB-Alberta provides a cost-effective insurance system to employers and workers against the impact of work injuries or illness. It was founded in 1918, and is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://wcb.ab.ca/.