Actuarial Intern

Title: Actuarial Intern Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3C-1P5 Posted: Aug 14, 2026

Description: Job ID: 10267 Employment Type: Existing Role Work Environment: 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; Moncton, NB; Dartmouth; NS. Working Business Language: English. This role requires regular interaction with customers across Canada where the primary business language utilized is English. As such, the successful candidate must be fully proficient in 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 starts at $26.53/hour and varies based on the number of exams and internships completed. About The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance CompanyFounded in 1896, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, 100% owned by its members, with more than $4.1 billion in annual revenue and $12.5 billion in assets. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Wawanesa is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance solutions throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, a leading national distributor of personal and business insurance. In March of 2026, Wawanesa entered into an agreement to acquire Everest Insurance Company of Canada to strengthen its commercial insurance capabilities and advance its long-term growth strategy. Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.8 million members and we are home to more than 3,000 employees across Canada. The company actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $4 million annually to charitable organizations, including more than $2 million each year in support of people on the front lines of climate change. Learn more at 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 with a high degree of autonomy, the Actuarial Intern contributes to and supports the actuarial group using knowledge from relevant course work and the actuarial exam system. They will apply their knowledge to assist others in the pursuit of solving business problems and answering business questions. Job Responsibilities Data Collection Research, extract, and manipulate complex data from relevant sources Identify relationships, problems/issues, and assess data quality Statistical Methods Perform analysis/reviews as assigned Ensure completeness and accuracy Identify and test underlying assumptions when appropriate Efficiency Implement identified opportunities for automation of routine tasks Develop and implement a solution for a current business challenge Build Business Acumen Develop understanding of both industry and company terminology Other Perform other duties as assigned/requested by the Manager/Director/Vice President Qualifications Education Second or third year of study, majoring with the Actuarial pattern of either Commerce or Science degree Pursuing FCIA designation Skills: Problem solving Ability to apply knowledge of actuarial science, mathematics, probability, statistics, principles of finance and business to problems in insurance Computer proficiency Ability to translate problem solving methods and ideas to various computer languages efficiently and effectively Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Communication Strong written and verbal communication skills Communicates at the right level of complexity for the audience Organization Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments in a timely manner Teamwork and leadership Works efficiently and cooperatively in a team environment Involve others when appropriate Ask effective questions to elicit detailed and relevant information Diversity Equity, Inclusion & BelongingAt 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 . All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesa's Privacy Policy. Please note that the recruitment process for this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation.