Training in probability and statistics

Training program

• In the Québec education system, completion of this program requires 3 years of undergraduate university training, representing a total of 16 years of study.
• This training leads to occupations with good prospects for employment integration in Québec. These occupations fall under the following occupational group:

• Mathematician, statistician and actuary (NOC 2161).

The occupation

Mathematician, statistician and actuary (NOC 2161)

Main duties

• Mathematicians and statisticians conduct research on mathematical or statistical theories, and develop and apply mathematical or statistical techniques, for solving problems in such fields as science, engineering, business and social science. Actuaries apply mathematics, statistics, probability and risk theory to assess potential financial impacts of future events.
• They are employed by universities, governments, banks and trust companies, insurance companies, pension benefit consulting firms, professional associations and science and engineering consulting firms.
• In Québec, these occupations are not regulated. However, to practise as an actuary, recognition from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (successful completion of professional examinations and three years of work experience in the actuarial field) is usually required.

Labour market information

• Employment prospects for the 2009-2013 period are favourable throughout Québec.

Some figures

• Approximately 3,000 persons practised an occupation related to this occupational group in Québec in 2008, 61% of whom were men (compared to 53% for all occupations).
• 93% of mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries were employed full time in 2008 (compared to 81% for all occupations).
• The average annual gross income was $78,000 for full-time employment in 2005.

Main activity sectors in terms of employment

Employers

• There are 5,565 companies in the professional, scientific and technical services sector:
  • 2,077 in the Montréal region
  • 885 in the Montérégie region
  • 730 in the Capitale-Nationale.

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Useful links

• Emploi-Québec - Aide à l'emploi