Mathematicians
Job description
These individuals research mathematical theories in the fields of algebra, geometry, probability, and logic. They calculate and analyze mathematical data to find solutions for financial, economic, or scientific problems in an organization. They work for:
- Universities
- The government
- Banks and trust companies
- Insurance companies
- Consulting firms
- Professional associations
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
Main tasks
- Identify and evaluate problems encountered by professionals in an organization (Engineers, Researchers, Actuaries, Accountants, Economists, etc.).
- Develop new mathematical theories.
- Process, analyze, and interpret data using mathematical techniques, methods, and models.
- Produce reports and presentations for professionals or managers of an organization.
- Teach mathematics.
Advancement and mobility
- Experience leads to teaching positions.
Training and requirements
Formation
University studies
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Mathematics
- Science
- Solving complex problems
- Data collection
- Information processing
- Critical thought
- Judgment and decision-making
- Written expression
- Oral expression
- Teaching
- Result evaluation
- Reading comprehension
- Systems evaluation
- Active learning
- System analysis
- Operation analysis
- Social perception
- Human resource management
- Service oriented
- Financial resource management
Abilities
- Basic numeracy
- Mathematical reasoning
- Deductive reasoning
- Idea generation
- Information processing speed
- Inductive reasoning
- Awareness of issues
- Information organization
- Memorization
- Written expression
- Written comprehension
- Oral comprehension
- Near vision
- Classification
- Processing flexibility
- Speech clarity
- Selective attention
- Verbal skills
- Originality
- Perception speed
- Visualization
Knowledge and attributes
- Critical thinking
- Perseverance
- Autonomy
- Knowledge of mathematics
- Rigour
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of computer science, digital and electronics
- Creativity
- Desire to upgrade one’s competencies
- Patience
Interests
- Work with numbers
- Work in an office
- Carry out research
- Collect, verify, sort, and classify data or information
- Teach or educate
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Artistic
- People with this profile prefer to express their emotions and thoughts through various art forms. They like to use their imagination.
- Social
- People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.
Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)
Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries (CNP 21210)
Skill type
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
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Last update: January 29, 2026
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