Mathematicians

Quebec

The employment outlook will be Moderate for mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries (NOC 21210) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries in Quebec: Approximately 4,600 people work in this occupation. Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries mainly work in the following sectors: Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 44%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 21%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations82% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 43% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 64% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 11% for all occupations

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Moderate for mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries (NOC 21210) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.What Types of Employers Are Out There?A variety of industries, but leading share with insurance carriersManagement consulting and scientific research firmsFederal government departments.What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?Emphasis on the use of large bodies of data (‘Big Data’) to inform decision-making should bode well for mathematicians, statisticians and actuariesSignificant changes in business operations, including finance and insurance services, are expected to add job prospects to forecast and prevent operational risksDemand for actuaries usually depends on activities in employee benefit consulting firms, risk management departments in various companies, and life, property and casualty insurance providersWhat Skills Do I Need to Succeed?The Canadian Institute of Actuaries is the qualifying and governing body for the actuarial professionThe designation, Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (FCIA) is needed to practise as an actuary in CanadaWhat Other Information Will I Find Helpful?The length of testing and training to achieve a Fellow designation from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries can take on average between seven to nine years, including a university education.Here are some key facts about mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries in Ontario: Approximately 7,700 people work in this occupation. Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries mainly work in the following sectors: Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 33%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 16%Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations81% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 52% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 48% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 52% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 45% compared to 13% for all occupations

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Limited for mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries (NOC 21210) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries in Nova Scotia: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries mainly work in the following sectors: Hospitals (NAICS 622): 33%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 20%Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 17%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 86% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations81% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.10% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 51% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 49% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 60% compared to 10% for all occupations