Work at the Canadian Institute of Actuaries

We nurture a safe and inclusive work environment, where you can thrive as your most brilliant self. Individually we are subject-matter experts, but collectively we cultivate a workplace that encourages diversity. We champion collaborative decision-making and promote open communication to empower our teams. It’s an exceptional opportunity to get actively involved in our shared vision of financial security for all Canadians.

Many of our team members have been integral parts of the CIA for a decade or more. When asked about their tenure, most highlight a sense of belonging, a positive and collaborative atmosphere, and mutual respect as reasons for their loyalty. Our organization strives for work-life balance.

Whatever your goal, our co-workers and leaders are ready to help you learn, grow and succeed, both professionally and personally. We know that when one feels good, it can be positively contagious.

We prioritize flexibility and choice in how and where you work, aligning with member and business requirements. Our hybrid workplace model allows you to work from home and office, based on your projects. You will be supported with technology to ensure that teamwork is not compromised by where you work.

In our pursuit for excellence, we seek continuous improvement and individuals who challenge the status quo by proposing, building and developing creative solutions. We endeavour to innovate and value thinking outside the box. Different ideas and perspectives are encouraged as we serve the public and member interest.

We invest in your well-being by offering competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you and help you face your financial future with confidence.

• Competitive base pay: Ensuring your compensation keeps pace with Ottawa’s consumer price index, every three years we review our salary administration to accomplish base-pay competitiveness within the Ottawa market.
• Performance pay: We recognize higher performance with suitable rewards.
• Leave time: We offer competitive vacation leave from work to rest your mind and body, and health leave to take care of yourself or a loved one when need arises. Four wellness days to pursue interests outside of work are offered annually to full-time employees. The office is closed between December 25 and January 1 to allow time with family and friends without distraction from work. During the summer months, team members may choose to work a compressed schedule, allowing them to complete their 35-hour work week by noon on Friday.
• Mental/physical health and wellness benefits: We provide comprehensive coverage options that meet your unique needs. These include health, dental, life, short- and long-term disability, travel insurance and an employee-assistance program to help you manage the mental and physical health of you and your family. Premiums for single coverage are fully paid by the CIA while family coverage is offered at a nominal cost.
• Pension plan: Your career at the CIA comes with a pension that will help you create a secure future. Managed by CAAT, the DBPlus pension plan makes it easy for you to build stable, secure retirement income while you work, providing you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options and more (see caatpension.ca/pensionsfortalent).
• Learning and development opportunities: Supporting your career growth with job-related education and training, we offer financial assistance toward learning and advancement.
• Internal recruitment: We encourage your professional growth through internal recruitment and opportunities for promotion within the CIA. We want to retain our strong and talented teammates, and we seek to grow talent from within before looking elsewhere.