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Aecon Group Inc.

Modeler, BIM

Toronto, ON

S., and an expanding international footprint, improving everyday life through the roads, bridges ... model coordination, visualization, and the integration of project information to support efficient ...

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Sun Life Financial

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work under a hybrid model where you get to balance home and life by collaborating with your peers and managers in our Sun Life offices located in downtown Toronto a few days per week.

Sun Life Financial

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work under a hybrid model where you get to balance home and life by collaborating with your peers and managers in our Sun Life offices located in downtown Toronto a few days per week.

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How much do life model jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for life model in Ontario is $52.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.48 and $60.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a life model?

Life models are individuals who pose for artists, art students, photographers, or sculptors, typically in the nude or in minimal clothing. Their primary role is to provide a live reference for studying the human form, anatomy, and movement, which is essential for developing artistic skills. Life models must remain still in various poses for extended periods and work in a professional, respectful environment. This job requires patience, body confidence, and the ability to take direction from artists or instructors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a life model, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Life Model, you need body awareness, the ability to hold poses for extended periods, and a professional attitude, with most roles not requiring formal qualifications. Familiarity with art studio environments and the ability to follow direction from artists or instructors is often necessary. Reliability, punctuality, and comfort with body confidence and stillness are key soft skills that set successful models apart. These skills ensure that artists can effectively study and capture the human form, supporting a productive and respectful creative environment.

What should I expect from a typical posing session as a life model, and how can I prepare for it?

As a life model, you can expect posing sessions to last anywhere from one to three hours, often with breaks every 20–30 minutes. The environment is usually professional and respectful, with artists focused on their work. Preparation involves bringing a robe or cover-up for breaks, practicing holding still in various poses, and communicating any physical limitations to the instructor beforehand. Flexibility, punctuality, and good communication are highly valued, as they help ensure a positive experience for both you and the artists.

What is the difference between Life Model vs Figure Model?

AspectLife ModelFigure Model
CredentialsNone required, but some may have art or modeling experienceNone required, often used interchangeably with Life Model
Work EnvironmentArt studios, life drawing classes, photography shootsArt studios, life drawing classes, photography shoots
Industry UsageCommonly used in art and photography industriesCommonly used in art and photography industries
Search & Comparison IntentPeople seeking to understand or find Life Models for art projectsOften used interchangeably with Life Model in search queries

Both Life Model and Figure Model refer to individuals who pose for artists or photographers to create artwork. The terms are often used interchangeably, with no significant difference in credentials or work environment. They are primarily employed in art studios and photography settings, making their roles very similar in industry usage and search intent.

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What job categories do people searching Life Model jobs in Ontario look for?

The top searched job categories for Life Model jobs in Ontario are:

Life Model jobs near you
Infographic showing various Life Model job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Full Time, 50% Part Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $108,429 per year, or $52.1 per hour.

AVP, Model Risk Management

Pacific Asset Management, LLC

Toronto, ON • On-site

$160 - $187/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

AVP, (FSA) Model Risk Management

Job Description: $Pacific Life is seeking an AVP, Model Risk Management to join our team. This role is on-site 4 days per week and work from home 1 day per week in Toronto, ON. This role is a strong fit for a senior life actuary who enjoys technical depth, independent challenge, and practical business impact. You will lead second-line model risk oversight for Life insurance models across Financial Reporting, Product Development, Forecasting, and related model uses. You will work directly with business leaders, model developers, and risk committees to assess whether models are fit for purpose. This role will report directly to the VP of Model Risk Management and offers broad visibility across Pacific Life’s products and functions.

How you will make an impact
  • Lead comprehensive reviews of Life models and provide clear, practical recommendations to owners, senior leaders, and risk committees.
  • Raise the bar on methodologies and assumptions by challenging practices, identifying areas of potential risk and driving for meaningful improvements.
  • Provide expert guidance on efficient modeling techniques and robust governance practices, to bolster model risk management.
  • Collaborate with cross-domain subject experts to understand and impact the business more holistically and help advance Pacific Life’s model risk framework and practices.
  • Stay current on emerging practices, modeling techniques, technologies, and regulatory developments.
The experience you bring
  • 8+ years of actuarial experience with an FSA/FCIA designation.
  • Deep experience in Life products, in areas of actuarial modeling, financial reporting, forecasting, pricing, or economic valuation.
  • Ability to challenge technical work constructively and influence senior leaders and technical teams.
  • Experience reviewing, validating, developing, or testing complex actuarial models.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex modeling issues in clear business language.
  • Strong project leadership, judgment, and stakeholder management skills.
What makes you stand out
  • Experience with Prophet.
  • Familiarity in emerging AI tools and advanced analytics.
  • Experience building validation / replication / challenger models.

Salary: $160, 290.00 - $187,005.00 CAD Compensation Range The compensation range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location.

Working For Pacific Life Re

Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes. Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities.

Benefits
  • Leave 23 days of annual leave (Regular employees) with option to buy or sell more days
  • Fertility leave
  • Generous parental leave
  • Healthcare Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage for all permanent employees
  • Dental & Optical benefits
  • Savings & Retirement RRSP: company-matched contributions
  • Wellness Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Subsidized gym membership
  • Time off for volunteering
  • Charitable matching of employee donations

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities.

Use of AI

As part of our commitment to a fair and efficient hiring experience, we want to inform you that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing resumes, and during the assessment process, including through platforms like HireVue. These tools help us identify relevant qualifications and streamline evaluations, but final decisions are always made by our hiring team. At Pacific Life Re, our vision is to bring an innovative and dynamic approach to the marketplace. Our global team is not afraid to disrupt and challenge industry thinking to provide the best life and health reinsurance services possible. Working in some of the most complex and fast-moving markets has taught us that knowledge and innovation go hand in hand. Today, we are continuing our rapid growth internationally with offices across Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, and Bermuda. With over 1000 employees across the globe, we take pride in our inclusive culture, underpinned by our values and behaviours, providing an environment where everyone can grow and develop.

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