Actuary​/Actuarial Analyst

Job Overview

Join the EDC Team! At EDC, we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need to explore new markets, reduce risks, and achieve growth.

January 25th 2026

Actuary/Actuarial Analyst

Permanent

• Actuarial Analysis 18:
  Salaries typically range from $94,664 to $126,219 annually, based on qualifications and experience, plus a performance-based incentive.
• Actuarial Analysis 19:
  Salaries typically range from $109,810 to $146,413 annually, based on qualifications and experience, plus a performance-based incentive.

• Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, currently requiring employees to work in the office 2 days per week (subject to change).
• This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto, Mississauga, Montreal, Brossard, Laval, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, or Vancouver.
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

Export Development Canada (EDC) empowers Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Competitive compensation & benefits package, work‑life balance, and the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Hybrid work options, 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation, corporate closure period, summer early Fridays, and no meeting Fridays.
• Professional Development:
  Continuous learning opportunities, training programs, workshops, and language training.
• Inclusive Culture:
  Diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds.
• Wellness Programs:
  Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs.
• Community Engagement:
  Volunteer opportunities and community contributions through social responsibility programs.

The Corporate Actuarial team manages valuation of insurance contracts, determination of capital requirements, and forecasting insurance liabilities across EDC’s insurance portfolios primarily including Credit Insurance and International Trade Guarantees. The Risk Quantification Team develops and enhances portfolio management tools for all financial risks.

• Lead/support the quantification of EDC’s insurance liabilities, financial performance, and capital for insurance contracts.
• Lead/support the development and maintenance of actuarial models for forecasting and stress testing EDC’s insurance business.
• Lead/support the team’s model validation activities ensuring compliance with EDC’s Model Risk Management policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and propose solutions using actuarial, statistical, and data science techniques.
• If a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA), become the signing Valuation Actuary.

• Completed an undergraduate degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum Associate of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (ACIA).
• Minimum 7 years experience for Actuary (5 years for Actuarial Analyst) in actuarial analysis and risk management.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting (IFRS 17) and actuarial principles and practices.
• Demonstrated project leadership abilities.

• Experience working in the financial services sector and/or financial Crown corporation environment.
• Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA), or active pursuit of the designation.
• Advanced skills in using SAS tools like Viya and Visual Analytics.
• Bilingual in both official languages (English and French).

Eligibility: EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. The position is…