Volunteer opportunities
As a member of the CIA, your expertise already plays a key role in ensuring the stability and security of financial systems. You can extend this impact by volunteering with the CIA, strengthening the actuarial community, influencing the profession’s future and advancing the public interest.
Join the over 800 dedicated CIA members who volunteer and drive meaningful change through their contributions, propelling both the profession and society at large. Submit your details to the Volunteer Application Registry to be considered for upcoming roles that match your expertise and availability – and remember to keep your volunteer profile current!
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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
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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:
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- 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.
- Grading two-three assignments per month (a detailed grading rubric will be provided). Topics include:
To express interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form.
Support youth financial literacy, education and careers in actuarial and mathematical sciences.
Desired practice area(s): All
Experience level: All
Monthly time commitment: 5 to 10 hours
- 2 hours of monthly meetings
- 3+ hours to complete action items
- Additional availability may be required during the peak scholarship cycle (June-September). Volunteers may take vacation during this period but should remain available outside planned vacation time.
Term length: 3 years
Desired attributes of group members:
- Motivated and willing to contribute to administrative tasks.
- Able to interact with applicants in a clear, respectful and empathetic manner.
- Strong project management skills and a demonstrated ability to achieve results.
Key benefits of volunteering for this group:
- Make a meaningful impact supporting students across Canada.
- Expand your professional network.
- Gain experience applying objective and unbiased selection criteria in a unique environment.
Members of the AFC-S&B help develop and administer scholarship and bursary programs for high school and university students pursuing studies in actuarial and mathematical education.
Responsibilities include:
- Attend regular committee meetings.
- Contribute to planning for the annual scholarship cycle.
- Monitor committee communications and respond to applicant inquiries.
- Prepare anonymized application packages to support a fair and unbiased review process.
- Review, evaluate and discuss applications using established criteria.
- Confirm applicant eligibility and communicate decisions, including when applicants are ineligible or scholarships cannot be renewed.
- Support scholarship administration from June to September to help ensure timely processing and payment.
This group reports to: Actuarial Foundation of Canada
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.
The AFC-S&B supports the following key strategies of the AFC:
- Fund programs across the country that promote the education of young Canadians in financial literacy and mathematical sciences.
- Encourage students in their pursuit of study in actuarial and mathematical sciences through research and scholarships.
- Promote equality of opportunity for a good education in underrepresented groups.
To express interest in this opportunity, apply today.
Lead professional development by shaping learning experiences that inspire and strengthen practice.
Desired area(s) of practice: P&C
Experience level: 3+ years
Monthly time commitment:
- 4 to 6 hours
- 1 hour of monthly meetings
- 5+ hours to complete action items
Term length: 3 years
Desired attributes of group members:
- Knowledge of P&C and related actuarial topics
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Strong network of potential speakers for events and initiatives
Key benefits of volunteering for the CE-PC:
- Collaborate with peers and expand your professional network
- Sharpen your writing, planning and educational skills
- Increase your exposure to emerging trends and practices, with the opportunity to earn CPD hours
Members of the CE-PC plan education sessions for P&C practitioners for the CIA’s annual conference, Appointed Actuary Seminar and professional-development webcasts.
To accomplish this, group members:
- Identify relevant topics and opportunities
- Lead content development for sessions, seminars and webcasts
- Source engaging speakers for sessions, seminars and webcasts
- Prepare marketing descriptions
This group reports to: Committee on Continuing Education
Impact on CIA purpose and guiding principles:
CIA volunteers are essential to upholding the profession’s duty to the public above the needs of the profession and its members.
The CE-PC supports the following key purposes of the Institute:
- 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 provide means for the exchange and dissemination of professional knowledge, research and principles of sound actuarial practice.
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.
Advance actuarial practice in Canada for group insurance and post-employment benefits.
Desired area(s) of practice: Health and living benefits, post-employment benefits
Experience level: All
Term length: 3 years
Monthly time commitment: 2 to 3 hours
Breakdown of time commitment:
- 1-hour monthly meeting
- 30 minutes of meeting preparation
- 1 hour to complete action items/projects
Desired attributes of members:
- Actively participates in environmental scanning within the group health and post-employment benefits arenas
- Willingness to be proactive and take on tasks to help group achieve goals
- Experience in writing/drafting practice-related materials
- Commitment to maintaining a strong and visible presence for group benefits within CIA activities, supporting high-quality standards and positioning the practice area as a key source of insight on industry issues
Key benefits of volunteering for this committee:
- Opportunity to earn CPD hours while deepening your subject-matter expertise
- Strengthen your writing and planning skills
- Build experience developing practice-related documents
- Influence the future of CIA education and standards of practice
Members of the GIPBPC work in partnership with an array of CIA volunteer groups to promote the role of actuaries in group insurance and non-pension employee future benefits. To achieve this, members:
- Monitor emerging issues and technologies that may affect the practice areas
- Maintain skills and knowledge inventory for the practice areas
- Oversee and support the development of relevant practice resource documents
- Support designated groups under the Actuarial Standards Board and Actuarial Guidance Council
- Provide subject-matter expertise as needed
This group reports to: Practice Development Council (PDC)
Impact on CIA purpose and guiding principles:
CIA volunteers are essential to upholding the profession’s duty to the public above the needs of the profession and its members.
The GIPBPC supports the following key purposes of the Institute:
- to advance and foster the development of actuarial science;
- to provide means for the exchange and dissemination of professional knowledge, research and principles of sound actuarial practice.
To express interest in this opportunity, please apply today.
Help drive the future of the Canadian actuarial profession.
Desired practice area(s): All
Experience level: FCIA 10+years
Monthly time commitment: 3 to 6 hours
- 2-hour quarterly meetings
- 1-hour meeting preparation
- 2 to 3 hours to complete action items
Term length: 3 years
Desired attributes of group members:
- Comfortable challenging the status quo and exploring alternatives.
- Ability to contribute at a strategic level and collaborate across committees.
- Strong communicators with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Collaborative and open to outreach and engagement initiatives.
Key benefits of volunteering for this group:
- Strengthen leadership and strategic thinking through high-level collaboration and influence.
- Contribute to initiatives shaping the future of actuarial practice, including options beyond traditional roles.
- Opportunity to earn CPD hours while gaining insight into emerging trends and challenges across practice areas.
- Expand your network by collaborating with leaders across committees and practice areas.
Members of the PDC play a key role in shaping the future of the actuarial profession and engaging with its committees. To accomplish this, group members:
- Attend regular PDC meetings.
- Proactively encourage and advance actuarial practice across all practice areas.
- Provide recommendations on promoting the profession and its areas of practice through consistent branding, marketing and communications.
- Lead the development of emerging practice areas and promote the employment of actuaries in non-traditional roles.
- Collaborate with and support other councils and the Actuarial Standards Board in developing and prioritizing standards of practice, guidance, research, public statements, and educational and professional-development opportunities for CIA members.
This group reports to: Research, Practice Development and Public Policy
Impact on CIA purpose and guiding principles:
All CIA volunteers advance our commitment to put the profession’s duty to the public ahead of the interests of the profession and its members.
The PDC supports the following key purpose(s) of the Institute:
- to advance and foster the development of actuarial science;
- to promote the public’s understanding and recognition of the actuarial profession, and the application of actuarial science to human affairs, increasing its value to the public at large;
- 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!
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!
The value of volunteering
Expand your network
Collaborate with other professionals and build lasting relationships across the actuarial community.
Enhance your skills
Strengthen your professional skills with hands-on experience in project management, public speaking, leadership, strategic decision-making and more.
Shape the profession
Play an active role in the development of standards, policies and practices.
Make a difference
Contribute to the public interest and ensure high-quality actuarial practices in Canada and beyond.
Types of volunteer roles
No two volunteer roles are the same, and each one provides a unique opportunity to advance on our vision of financial security for all Canadians. Whether you’re shaping standards, engaging in global discussions or advocating for the public interest, your contribution will leave a lasting impact. Some of the key areas where volunteers can get involved include:
Profession oversight
Get involved with opportunities that directly impact the public interest by ensuring sound actuarial practices in Canada by:
- Developing standards of practice
- Participating in the profession’s discipline process
- Weighing in on professional credentials
International affairs
The CIA recognizes the importance of engaging with the global actuarial community. Our International Affairs Council and participation in International Actuarial Association groups ensure that the Institute has a strong voice on issues that impact both our members and the public.
- Represent the CIA in international forums
- Contribute to global actuarial discussions and initiatives
- Collaborate with actuarial bodies worldwide
Education for future members
Shape the next generation of actuaries by contributing to the CIA’s education system.
- Grade actuarial exams, including the ACIA Capstone Exam and FCIA exams
- Develop educational content and programs
- Support actuarial exams and certification processes
Practice development
Explore the evolving landscape of actuarial work by contributing to practice development across current and emerging practice areas. Volunteer roles may include:
- Shaping the development of current and new actuarial practices
- Identifying opportunities for research and best practices
- Collaborating with experts in interdisciplinary fields
- Engaging in the development of practice guidance
Public interest and emerging trends
Actuaries play a vital role in addressing long-term trends that shape society and the public interest. Volunteer opportunities in this area focus on:
- Climate change and the development of climate risk frameworks
- Sustainable retirement planning and solutions
- The future of Canadian health care
- Data analytics, predictive modelling and artificial intelligence in actuarial practice and beyond
Learn what our volunteers say
CIA volunteers have made significant contributions to the profession, and their experiences have positively affected their professional journeys. Hear directly from them about how volunteering with the Institute has helped them grow and shaped their careers.
Volunteering is more than just service – it’s an opportunity to better understand others. Contacts that I established early in my career have lasted a lifetime and been extremely beneficial, both to my advancement as a person and as an actuary.
Franklin Reynolds
(Lifetime Award)
My various volunteer roles with the CIA have reinforced the importance of collaboration in driving innovation, adding value, and shaping a forward-thinking future.
Yeh Ching Seto
(Award of Distinction)
I’ve been able to use volunteering as a way of fulfilling my other interests outside of the technical aspects of being an actuary. I originally planned to be a teacher when I went to university, so getting involved in actuarial education by volunteering scratched that teaching itch.
Erin Crump
(Award of Excellence)