Job requirements Biostatistician in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a biostatistician in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries (NOC 21210).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Mathematicians and statisticians usually require a graduate degree in mathematics or statistics.
  • Actuaries usually require post-secondary education in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, commerce or business administration.
  • Actuaries are conferred fellowships through the Canadian Institute of Actuaries upon successful completion of professional examinations and three years of work experience in the actuarial field as an actuarial assistant or in a related position.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

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Saskatchewan

Job title Actuary
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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