Statisticians
Job description
These individuals analyze statistical data to answer practical questions. They use this data to make predictions. They develop statistical models to improve the decision-making process. They work for:
- Universities
- The government
- Banks
- Insurance companies
- Consulting firms
- Professional associations
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
Main tasks
- Research the mathematical foundations of statistical science.
- Collect and analyze statistical data.
- Design statistical methods and grasp their underlying principles.
- Provide advice on the practical applications of these models.
- Identify the constraints and limitations of statistical models.
- Apply statistical theories and methods to other fields (biology, agriculture, commerce, etc.).
Advancement and mobility
Experience leads to teaching positions.
Training and requirements
Formation
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Mathematics
- Information processing
- Data collection
- Reading comprehension
- Critical thought
- Active learning
- Solving complex problems
- Oral expression
- Judgment and decision-making
- Science
- Active listening
- Written expression
- Programing
- System analysis
- Result evaluation
- Systems evaluation
- Learning strategies
Abilities
- Basic numeracy
- Deductive reasoning
- Inductive reasoning
- Awareness of issues
- Information organization
- Near vision
- Written comprehension
- Written expression
- Oral comprehension
- Verbal skills
- Classification
- Speech clarity
- Selective attention
- Perception speed
Knowledge and attributes
- Critical thinking
- Focussed on results
- Perseverance
- Knowledge of economics and accounting
- Commitment
- Knowledge of mathematics
- Rigour
- Knowledge of computer science, digital and electronics
- Creativity
- Desire to upgrade one’s competencies
Interests
- Draft, communicate, and inform
- Work with numbers
- Carry out research
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Artistic
- People with this profile prefer to express their emotions and thoughts through various art forms. They like to use their imagination.
Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)
Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries (CNP 21210)
Skill type
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
Last update: January 29, 2026
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