Date: May 8, 2026

Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid), CADartmouth, NS (Hybrid), CAMoncton, NB (Hybrid), CAWawanesa, MB (Hybrid), CALloydminster, AB (Hybrid), CAWinnipeg, MB (Hybrid), CALethbridge, AB (Hybrid), CAOttawa, ON (Hybrid), CAEdmonton, AB (Hybrid), CACalgary, AB (Hybrid), CAVancouver, BC (Hybrid), CAKitchener, ON (Hybrid), CAThunder Bay, ON (Hybrid), CANorth York - Toronto, ON (Hybr, CA

Company: Wawanesa Insurance

Job ID: 10037

Employment Type: New Role

Working Business Language: English. This role is considered a head-office role and will be required to communicate with internal stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language utilized is English.

Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $140,000 - $160,000. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.

About Us
At Wawanesa, we offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Wawanesa, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Lethbridge, AB; Toronto (North York), ON; Kitchener, ON; Ottawa, ON; Montreal, QC; Quebec City, QC, Moncton, NB; Dartmouth; NS.

The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company (“Wawanesa Mutual”), founded in 1896, is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, with over $3.5 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10 billion (CAD). Wawanesa Mutual, with its National Headquarters in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Canada. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.7 million members in Canada, and we are home to more than 3,300 employees distributed across the Canadian regions and communities where we operate. We give back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $3.5 million annually to charitable organizations, including over $2 million annually in support of people on the front lines of climate change. We are also proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers. To learn more visit wawanesa.com.

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

Working under minimal supervision, the Actuarial Expert will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the Reserving function. This individual will champion the integration of best practices into the team’s processes and methodologies, elevating both efficiency and analytical rigor. As Wawanesa looks to scale its voice and grow, this role will be instrumental in scaling the Reserving practice – ensuring it evolves in step with the organization’s growth while consistently aligning with the latest industry, professional, and regulatory standards. Beyond technical expertise, the Actuarial Expert will act as a catalyst for collaboration and insight, drawing on the collective experience of the team to deliver stronger, more informed outcomes, while seamlessly balancing multiple high-priority initiatives. Reporting to the Director, Corporate Actuarial – Reserving, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen capabilities, and help define the future of reserving at Wawanesa.

Job Responsibilities

• In-depth understanding of IFRS 17 and all applicable financial reporting regulation.
• Design and implement robust processes that make work easier for themselves and their peers.
• Deliver training materials and documentation.
• Actively contribute to the mentorship, training and development of actuarial analysts and sometimes managers.
• A strong network inside and outside of Wawanesa, including volunteering on CIA or CAS committees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or other related discipline.
• More than ten years of actuarial experience, including 3+ years in Financial Reporting or Reserving.
• Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA).
• Extensive knowledge of the P&C insurance industry.
• High degree of mastery over accessing, selecting, and interpreting data.
• Strong ability to innovate and solve problems creatively on complex projects.
• Advanced communicator, strong negotiator and storyteller, who uses graphs and data in a way that supplements their arguments.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, R, or similar programming languages.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI Experience with reserving software such as Arius.

Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.

We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to jobs@wawanesa.com.

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