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Mathematicians, Statisticians, and Actuaries

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  • Job description
  • Advancement and mobility
  • Hourly wage
  • Job prospects for 2022-2026
  • Sectors of activity
  • Training and requirements
  • Main skills and characteristics
  • Personality profiles (RIASEC)
  • Additional information

Job description

Mathematicians and Statisticians conduct research on mathematical or statistical theories. They try to solve problems in Science, Engineering, Business, and Social Sciences.

Actuaries assess the potential financial impact of future circumstances. To do so, they use concepts related to Mathematics, Statistics, Probability, and Risk.

These individuals work for:

  • Universities
  • The public service
  • Banks and trust companies
  • Insurance companies
  • Science, engineering, and pension consulting firms
  • Professional associations

Environment

  • Controlled ambient temperature

Main tasks

Mathematicians

  • Conduct research to further knowledge in various areas of Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Logic, etc.).
  • Apply mathematical techniques to solve problems in various fields (Physical Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Management, etc.).

Statisticians

  • Research the mathematical foundations of Statistical Science.
  • Develop statistical methods and advise on their practical applications.
  • Apply statistical theories and methods to other fields (Biology, Agriculture, Commerce, etc.).

Actuaries

  • Develop life, health, and property insurance policies.
  • Apply mathematical models to forecast and calculate premiums, contributions, and benefits associated with retirement insurance, plans, and pensions.
  • Participate in decision-making on the distribution of assets in portfolios and on risk management.
  • Provide legal evidence on the value of future gains in portfolios.

Advancement and mobility

  • Experience leads to teaching positions.

Actuaries

  • Experience leads to management positions.

Hourly wage

The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.
Minimum
$25.58
Median
$46.70
Maximum
$71.88

Job prospects for 2022-2026

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Job prospects for 2022-2026

Job prospects

All of Québec

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Very good
Very good

All of Québec

Non available
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Very good
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Total jobs for 2021

All of Québec

4,500

All of Québec

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Gender distribution

All of Québec

Not available.
40.4% Female
59.6% Male

Not available.
  • 40.4% Female
  • 59.6% Male

Job types

All of Québec

Not available.
Full time
Part time

Not available.
  • Full time
  • Part time

Yearly wage on 2015

All of Québec

$83,000

All of Québec

Other characteristics

All of Québec

  • None

All of Québec

  • None

Sectors of activity

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
    NAICS 524
    27% of jobs
  2. Management, Scientific and Technical Services and Scientific Research and Development Services
    NAICS 5416, 5417
    25% of jobs
  3. Public Administration
    NAICS 91
    22% of jobs
  4. Finance
    NAICS 521, 522, 523, 526
    7% of jobs
  5. Educational Services
    NAICS 61
    3% of jobs
  6. Others
    16% of jobs

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
    NAICS 524
    27% of jobs
  2. Management, Scientific and Technical Services and Scientific Research and Development Services
    NAICS 5416, 5417
    25% of jobs
  3. Public Administration
    NAICS 91
    22% of jobs
  4. Finance
    NAICS 521, 522, 523, 526
    7% of jobs
  5. Educational Services
    NAICS 61
    3% of jobs
  6. Others
    16% of jobs