Applied specialist, actuarial science

Statistical, mathematical and related associate professionals assist in the collection, processing and presentation of statistical, mathematical or actuarial data under the guidance of statisticians, mathematicians and actuaries.

• assisting in the planning, collection, processing and presentation of statistical, mathematical, actuarial and similar data;
• preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for statistical surveys;
• performing technical tasks related to the creation, maintenance and use of registers and samples for statistical censuses and surveys;
• performing technical tasks related to data collection and quality control in censuses and surveys;
• using standard computer software packages to perform mathematical, actuarial, statistical, accounting and similar calculations;
• preparing statistical, mathematical, actuarial, accounting and other results for presentation in graphical or tabular form;
• applying practical knowledge of statistical, mathematical, actuarial, accounting and related principles to identify and resolve problems arising in the course of work;
• supervising the work of statistical clerks.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Associate professional, mathematics
• Associate professional, statistics
• Associate professional, actuarial