Mathematicians, Statisticians, and Actuaries
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
Very good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2021
All of Québec
4,500
All of Québec
na
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.
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NAICS 52427% of jobs
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NAICS 5416, 541725% of jobs
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NAICS 9122% of jobs
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NAICS 521, 522, 523, 5267% of jobs
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NAICS 613% of jobs
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Others16% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 52427% of jobs
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NAICS 5416, 541725% of jobs
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NAICS 9122% of jobs
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NAICS 521, 522, 523, 5267% of jobs
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NAICS 613% of jobs
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Others16% of jobs