Shape the future of pensions in Ontario!Join a team that tackles complex, high-impact challenges affecting the retirement income security of millions of Ontarians. As an Actuary in the Pension Policy Branch, you'll collaborate with a diverse, experienced team and contribute to meaningful work that influences pension legislation and regulations, including rules for funding administration and investment of registered pension plans, and retirement income strategies. Your expertise will help guide policy decisions that support a strong and sustainable pension system across the province.
Information SessionTo learn more about this role and the work of the division, we welcome you to attend our information session. Please join our session on
Monday, November 17, 2025, from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm. Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.
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About the job
As one of two Actuaries in the Income Security and Pension Policy Division, you'll work on complex issues that influence legislation and regulations, including rules for funding administration and investment of registered pension plans, and retirement income strategies, providing expert advice that helps protect pension plan benefits and support government priorities. You can expect to:
• provide expert actuarial advice to support pension policy development, including legislative and regulatory initiatives
• analyze actuarial reports, policy submissions, recent trends, proposed legislation and reforms in other jurisdictions to evaluate the policy implications for Ontario
• collaborate with internal and external actuaries to support policy analysis across the division
• contribute to the development of pension standards, funding models, investment strategies, and broader retirement income policies
• serve as a technical resource for the division, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of actuarial reviews and supporting strategic decision-making
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
You must be a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and be able to provide proof before receiving a job offer.
Actuarial and pension knowledge
You have knowledge of:
• actuarial principles, standards, and valuation methods used to assess pension plans and provide expert advice
• operation of pension plan, including funding, administration, investment and governance, including compliance with Ontario's Pension Benefits Act and regulations and related federal and provincial legislation
• pension plan design, funding, and investment strategies, with insight into current and emerging issues affecting plan sustainability
• how actuarial analysis informs pension policy development and regulatory decision-making
Communication and relationship management skills
You can:
• communicate complex actuarial concepts in clear, accessible language tailored to executives, policy teams, and non-technical audiences
• provide technical advice and recommendations on pension-related issues, using strong consultation and persuasion skills
• collaborate effectively with colleagues and build productive relationships across branches, ministries, and external stakeholders
• represent the organization in meetings and working groups, contributing to discussions with professionalism and credibility
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
You can:
• assess the accuracy and relevance of submitted actuarial data and provide well-reasoned recommendations to senior decision-makers
• conduct complex actuarial reviews involving data analysis, projections, and evaluation of assumptions, with attention to plan funding impact and policy implications
• apply critical thinking to interpret data in context, identify risks, and explore creative solutions to pension-related challenges
• use statistical and analytical tools to produce insights that inform pension policy and regulatory decisions
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
This role offers the chance to apply your actuarial expertise to a wide range of complex issues that shape Ontario's pension landscape. You'll grow by working across the policy cycle, deepening your understanding of pension systems, and expanding your skills through collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Our leadership approach is grounded in support and growth, aligning individual strengths with team goals and creating the conditions for success.
You'll be part of a supportive, inclusive team that values different perspectives and works closely together to solve challenging problems. Located at the Frost Complex on Queen's Park Crescent, our office is easily accessible by public transit and part of a vibrant government campus.