Volunteer opportunities  

Have an impact on the next generation of actuaries and be a champion for CIA education.

Desired area(s) of practice: All
Experience level: ACIA or FCIA
Term length: 3 to 5 weeks
Time commitment:

• 10 to 20 hours per exam sitting
• 2+ hours of meetings
• 6+ hours to complete action items

The first three weeks are the most time-intensive due to initial grading.

Exam grading:

• ACIA Capstone Exam: fall 2026

Desired attributes of group members:

• Knowledgeable and experienced with current practice-specific trends
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines

Key benefits of volunteering for this exam-grading working group:

• Gain early insights into evolving actuarial trends
• Expand your professional network and collaborate with peers
• Potential to earn CPD hours
• Earn a term of service under the CIA Legacy Awards

Members of the ACIA Capstone Grading Working Group support the ACIA Education and Assessments Subcommittee (AEAS) by grading the ACIA Capstone Exam. Group members:

• Review grading outlines
• Follow grading procedures
• Evaluate exam responses based on grading criteria
• Grade one-two questions from exams alongside an AEAS lead grader
• Compare results with the lead grader to ensure consistency
• Complete all grading online through a secure platform

To express interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form.

Grade ACIA Module 2 assignments and help shape the next generation of actuaries.

Desired area(s) of practice: All
Experience level: Must have ACIA or FCIA
Term length: 3 years
Monthly time commitment: 2-3 hours

• 1-hour orientation meeting
• 1-hour yearly touchpoint meeting
• 2-3 hours per month for grading

Desired attributes of member:

• Experience in predictive analytics or R coding and/or data science is an asset
• Knowledge of and experience with current practice-specific trends
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage key deadlines
• Desire to participate in module grading

Key benefits of volunteering for this task force:

• Opportunity to build your professional network
• Potential to earn CPD hours as you review module materials
• Remain current on issues impacting future members

Are you an ACIA or FCIA looking to give back to the profession and stay sharp on emerging trends? Contribute to actuarial education by joining the ACIA Module 2 Working Group as a grader! Your focus will be on helping grade the final assignment of ACIA Module 2.

To accomplish this, you’ll be responsible for:

• • Grading two-three assignments per month (a detailed grading rubric will be provided). Topics include:
    • Traditional actuarial solutions
    • Advanced actuarial models
    • Predictive analytics applications
  • Completing the grading process within a three-week timeframe.
  • Attending:
    • A one-time orientation training meeting.
    • A yearly touchpoint meeting to discuss grading needs.

To express interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form.

Have an impact on the next generation of actuaries and be a champion for CIA education.

Desired area(s) of practice: All
Experience level: FCIA
Term length: 3 to 5 weeks
Time commitment:

• 10 to 20 hours per exam sitting
• 2+ hour of meetings
• 6+ hours to complete action items

The first three weeks are the most time-intensive due to initial grading.

Exam grading: 

• Exam 1 and Exam 3: spring 2026
• Exam 2: fall 2026

Desired attributes of group members:

• Knowledge of and experience with current practice-specific trends
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage key deadlines

Key benefits of volunteering for this working group:

• Gain early insights into evolving actuarial trends
• Expand your professional network and collaborate with peers
• Potential to earn CPD hours
• Earn a term of service under the CIA Legacy Awards

The FCIA Exam 1, 2 and 3 Grading Working Groups are assembled by exam track and support the FCIA Exam, Module and Syllabus Subcommittee (FEMSC) in grading exams. Group members:

• Review grading outlines
• Follow grading procedures
• Evaluate exam responses based on grading criteria
• Grade one-two questions from exams alongside an FEMSC lead grader
• Compare results with the lead grader to ensure consistency
• Complete all grading online through a secure platform

To express interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form.
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Contribute to our mission: Apply your practice area knowledge and experience to the qualification process for future FCIAs.

Desired area(s) of practice: Enterprise Risk Management, Investment
Experience level: FCIA
Term length: 3 years
Monthly time commitment: 3 to 6 hours (varies)

• 1+ hour monthly meetings
• 6+ hours when FCIA exams are being administered

Desired attributes of group members:

• Knowledge of and experience with current practice-specific trends
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage key deadlines

Key benefits of volunteering for this subcommittee:

• Expand your professional network
• Deepen your understanding of CIA education pathways and support future FCIAs
• Potential to earn CPD hours through syllabus review and exam preparation
• Earn a term of service under the CIA Legacy Awards

Members of the FEMSC-FIE collaborate to ensure the CIA delivers top-quality assessments that align with the specialized track’s syllabus and uphold the highest standards of excellence.

To accomplish this, group members:

• Work as a group to fulfill responsibilities and ensure consistency across assessment components.
• Develop FCIA FIE exams using prepared questions and answer keys.
• Review and modify prepared questions as required.
• Interact with the exam-question drafters as appropriate.
• Grade FCIA FIE exams using CIA-provided solutions and grading outlines.
• Establish pass grades and recommend success thresholds.
• Review and update module components and exam syllabuses as required.
• Identify relevant literature as needed.

To express interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form.

Contribute to our mission: Apply your practice area knowledge and experience to the qualification process for future FCIAs.

Desired area(s) of practice: Health and living benefits
Experience level: FCIA
Term length: 3 years
Monthly time commitment: 3 to 6 hours (varies)

• 1+ hour monthly meetings
• 6+ hours when FCIA exams are being administered

Desired attributes of group members:

• Knowledge of and experience with current practice-specific trends
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage key deadlines

Key benefits of volunteering for this subcommittee:

• Expand your professional network
• Deepen your understanding of CIA education pathways and support future FCIAs
• Potential to earn CPD hours through syllabus review and exam preparation
• Earn a term of service under the CIA Legacy Awards

Members of the FEMSC-GB collaborate to ensure the CIA delivers top-quality assessments that align with the specialized track’s syllabus and uphold the highest standards of excellence.

To accomplish this, group members:

• Work as a group to fulfill responsibilities and ensure consistency across assessment components.
• Develop FCIA GB exams using prepared questions and answer keys.
• Review and modify prepared questions as required.
• Interact with the exam-question drafters as appropriate.
• Grade FCIA GB exams using CIA-provided solutions and grading outlines.
• Establish pass grades and recommend success thresholds.
• Review and update module components and exam syllabuses as required.
• Identify relevant literature as needed.

To express interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form.

Contribute to our mission: Apply your practice area knowledge and experience to the qualification process for future FCIAs.

Desired area(s) of practice: Individual life and annuities
Experience level: FCIA
Term length: 3 years
Monthly time commitment: 3 to 6 hours (varies)

• 1+ hour monthly meetings
• 6+ hours when FCIA exams are being administered

Desired attributes of group members:

• Knowledge of and experience with current practice-specific trends
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage key deadlines

Key benefits of volunteering for this subcommittee:

• Expand your professional network
• Deepen your understanding of CIA education pathways and support future FCIAs
• Potential to earn CPD hours through syllabus review and exam preparation
• Earn a term of service under the CIA Legacy Awards

Members of the FEMSC-ILA collaborate to ensure the CIA delivers top-quality assessments that align with the specialized track’s syllabus and uphold the highest standards of excellence.

To accomplish this, group members:

• Work as a group to fulfill responsibilities and ensure consistency across assessment components.
• Develop FCIA ILA exams using prepared questions and answer keys.
• Review and modify prepared questions as required.
• Interact with the exam-question drafters as appropriate.
• Grade FCIA ILA exams using CIA-provided solutions and grading outlines.
• Establish pass grades and recommend success thresholds.
• Review and update module components and exam syllabuses as required.
• Identify relevant literature as needed.

To express interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form.

Contribute to our mission: Apply your practice area knowledge and experience to the qualification process for future FCIAs.

Desired area(s) of practice: P&C insurance
Experience level: FCIA
Term length: 3 years
Monthly time commitment: 3 to 6 hours (varies)

• 1+ hour monthly meetings
• 6+ hours when FCIA exams are being administered

Desired attributes of group members:

• Knowledge of and experience with current practice-specific trends
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage key deadlines

Key benefits of volunteering for this subcommittee:

• Expand your professional network
• Deepen your understanding of CIA education pathways and support future FCIAs
• Potential to earn CPD hours through syllabus review and exam preparation
• Earn a term of service under the CIA Legacy Awards

Members of the FEMSC-PC collaborate to ensure the CIA delivers top-quality assessments that align with the specialized track’s syllabus and uphold the highest standards of excellence.

To accomplish this, group members:

• Work as a group to fulfill responsibilities and ensure consistency across assessment components.
• Develop FCIA P&C exams using prepared questions and answer keys.
• Review and modify prepared questions as required.
• Interact with the exam-question drafters as appropriate.
• Grade FCIA P&C exams using CIA-provided solutions and grading outlines.
• Establish pass grades and recommend success thresholds.
• Review and update module components and exam syllabuses as required.
• Identify relevant literature as needed.

To express interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form.

Contribute to our mission: Apply your practice area knowledge and experience to the qualification process for future FCIAs

Desired area(s) of practice: Pensions
Experience level: FCIA
Term length: 3 years
Monthly time commitment: 3 to 6 hours (varies)

• 1+ hour monthly meetings
• 6+ hours when FCIA exams are being administered

Desired attributes of group members:

• Knowledge of and experience with current practice-specific trends
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage key deadlines

Key benefits of volunteering for this subcommittee:

• Expand your professional network
• Deepen your understanding of CIA education pathways and support future FCIAs
• Potential to earn CPD hours through syllabus review and exam preparation
• Earn a term of service under the CIA Legacy Awards

Members of the FEMSC-RET collaborate to ensure the CIA delivers top-quality assessments that align with the specialized track’s syllabus and uphold the highest standards of excellence.

To accomplish this, group members:

• Work as a group to fulfill responsibilities and ensure consistency across assessment components.
• Develop FCIA RET exams using prepared questions and answer keys.
• Review and modify prepared questions as required.
• Interact with the exam-question drafters as appropriate.
• Grade FCIA RET exams using CIA-provided solutions and grading outlines.
• Establish pass grades and recommend success thresholds.
• Review and update module components and exam syllabuses as required.
• Identify relevant literature as needed.

To express interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form.

Use your leadership skills and become the next chair of the Professional Conduct Board

Step into the esteemed role of Chair of the Professional Conduct Board (PCB) and use your decision-making and collaborative skills to lead a group of dedicated volunteers who handle the CIA’s disciplinary process and recommend changes as needed.

What is the PCB? The purpose of the PCB is to handle all disciplinary matters concerning CIA members except the constitution and conduct of disciplinary tribunals. The PCB acts as a prosecutor once it determines that a disciplinary matter requires the filing of a charge. It also provides CIA members with counselling and education concerning disciplinary topics.

The CIA supports the PCB in the performance of its activities. In doing so, the CIA respects the PCB’s independence, which is not subject to direction or influence by the CIA or other representatives of the actuarial profession. The PCB reports to the Actuarial Profession Oversight Board (APOB) whose purpose is to support the CIA on its promise to hold the duty of the profession to the public above the needs of the profession and its members.

What would I do as Chair? The PCB Chair leads PCB meetings and may appoint PCB subgroups upon reception of complaints. The PCB Chair acts as a liaison within the CIA and APOB.

When would I be Chair? All PCB members including the chair are appointed by APOB. APOB intends to select a candidate for the PCB Chair position as soon as possible for onboarding purposes. The  three-year-term of the Chair of PCB will begin July 1, 2027.

How do I apply? Fellows who are interested should submit their cover letter and résumé to Leona Campbell, Project Manager, Professional Practice and Conduct, by June 15.

Are you proud of the actuarial profession in Canada and want to contribute to its continued strength?

Desired practice area(s): All
Experience level: FCIA of 7+ years
Monthly time commitment: 1 to 3 hours
Term length: 3 years

• 1-hour meetings every two weeks in January and February
• 1-2 hour meetings every two months from March to December

Desired attributes of group members:

• Understanding of CIA membership requirements
• Ability to assess and evaluate information objectively
• Respect for confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Consideration for the opinions of peers and ability to make decisions collaboratively
• Strong communication skills

Key benefits of volunteering for this group:

• Build your professional network
• Contribute to strengthening the actuarial profession in Canada
• Develop negotiation and consensus-building skills

Members of the PCMB are crucial for the strength of the actuarial profession in Canada. PCMB members:

• Oversee the development of and compliance with CIA qualification standards (i.e., continuing professional development (CPD) requirements)
• Manage the process for disclosure of criminal convictions
• Provide interpretation of the CIA Rules of Professional Conduct
• Collaborate with creators of professional development content
• Communicate to ensure awareness of current requirements and upcoming changes

This group reports to: Actuarial Profession Oversight Board

PCMB impact on CIA purpose and guiding principles:
All CIA volunteers are allies in our efforts to hold the duty of the profession to the public above the needs of the profession and its members.

In addition, the PCMB supports the following key purpose(s) of the Institute:

• to provide a system of professional accreditation of actuaries
• to establish and maintain initial and continuing educational systems that support high levels of competence and an actuarial qualification that is locally relevant and internationally recognized
• to serve the needs of all members, safeguarding and promoting the value of their actuarial credentials, while recognizing the diversity of the profession.

To express interest in this opportunity, apply today!