As an Actuarial Advisor for the Modelling and Best Practices Competency Centre within the Actuarial Department, you will contribute to the application of actuarial and analytical techniques to support actuarial modelling. Working within MBP as a central, collaborative team, you will work closely with actuaries, data scientists, and BI partners to develop, maintain, and operationalize segmentation models for home and auto insurance. This role focuses on hands‑on actuarial modelling and analytics execution in a modern, data‑driven environment. More specifically, you will be required to:
Develop and maintain actuarial models and modelling methodologies for segmentation, ensuring technical soundness and alignment with pricing objectives.
Perform hands‑on segmentation analysis for home and auto insurance products, including variable assessment, grouping logic, and impact analysis.
Contribute to automated modelling pipelines used for actuarial analysis.
Conduct detailed actuarial analysis and model validation, including reviewing segmentation stability, rategroup performance, key drivers, and business reasonableness, and escalating issues or risks as needed.
Apply statistical and actuarial techniques (e.g., GLMs or related methods) to support pricing decisions in regulated markets, working closely with pricing actuaries to ensure outputs are suitable for filings and implementation.
What we offer*
Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.
#LI-Hybrid #ONAC09*
What you bring to the table
Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics or Statistics
A minimum of four years of P&C insurance experience
Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Intermediate experience in P & C Insurance knowledge, Microsoft Office Suite, SAS, VBA, R, Python
Successful completion of at least three CAS exams
Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec
Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Trade Union (If applicable)
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
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Job Family
Actuarial Services (FG)Unposting Date
2026-02-24Top Skills
Desjardins Calgary, Alberta, CAN Office
110 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB , Canada, T2P 0T1
