Economist

Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Economist reports to the Vice President, External Affairs and Communications. The Economist develops, manages, and produces CPABC's economic and public interest thought leadership using provincial, regional, and national data.

This position leads the BC Check-Up economic analysis and surveys, CPABC Budget Submission, and issues monitoring for the province’s economic development regions. The role translates complex economic insights into clear content for external audiences, including press

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, or related discipline.
• Three (3) plus years of relevant experience in a similar role with a focus on public policy development.
• Experience with data analysis tools and public policy research.

Responsibilities

• Maintain economic indicator framework and author CPABC’s BC Check-Up releases.
• Develop bi-annual BC Check-Up surveys to gather member input.
• Create editorial content to position CPABC as a leader on economic issues.
• Monitor provincial and regional economic trends and provide commentary.
• Support CPABC submissions and government relations efforts.

Skills

Research skills in economics

Synthesize large data sets into分析

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Problem solving & critical thinking

Public-facing content writing

Time management under deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

R

Python

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Position: Economist

Reports To: Vice President, External Affairs and Communications

Contract Type: Indefinite, Full Time

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, External Affairs and Communications, the Economist is responsible for developing, managing, and producing CPABC's economic and public interest thought leadership through the use of provincial, regional, and national data. This position acts as the project manager for the BC Check-Up economic analysis and surveys, CPABC Budget Submission, and issues monitoring for the province’s economic development regions. The Economist translates complex economic insights into clear, accessible content for external audiences, including press releases, articles, and policy submissions. The Economist also supports organizational priorities through labour market analysis and collaboration with subject matter experts on public policy issues.

Key Responsibilities

Economic & Public Interest Thought Leadership

• Maintain, monitor and enhance the economic indicator framework and benchmarks, and author CPABC’s three annual BC Check-Up releases.
• Maintain and develop bi-annual BC Check-Up surveys to generate member input for various reports and the budget submission
• Develop editorial content to promote CPABC as a leader on important issues and the economy in general.
• Monitor economic trends on a provincial and regional basis, and provide editorial commentary on events that will have a substantive impact on BC's economy at a provincial and/or regional basis.
• Research and produce CPABC’s BC Budget Submission with recommendations in support of policies that will strengthen BC's economy and taxation system.
• Work with President & CEO and VP, EAC in building CPABC's government relations efforts.
• Ensure all content reflects CPABC's brand guidelines and promotes the CPA Vision to be the pre-eminent accounting and business credential, while providing value for the membership.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and credibility of all analysis.
• Oversee media relations related to thought leadership, including writing press releases and editorial commentary, monitoring the [e-mail] account, preparing daily media monitoring and news digests, and coordinating the quarterly Insights newsletter.

Interdepartmental Special Projects and Public Interest Research

• Support CPABC's executive management committee on special projects that require a strong research, economics, or public interest lens (e.g., labour market research; Leadership Update and other presentations; Environmental Scan).

And other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Requirements

Knowledge And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, or a related discipline;
• Three (3) plus years of relevant experience in a similar role with a focus on public policy development;

Demonstrated Skills And Abilities

• Proficient research skills in both economic and literature reviews;
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize large volumes of quantitative and qualitative data into meaningful economic analysis and insights;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor content to various audiences;
• Meticulous attention to detail and refined organizational skills;
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills;
• Ability to compose thoughtful, direct and impactful content that combines high-level analysis and detail while remaining accessible and digestible for the public
• Proven ability to prioritize competing requirements and deadlines under pressure;

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, Skills And Abilities

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Public Policy, etc.) would be preferred;
• Data analysis experience using R, Python, etc.;
• Experience using data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau, etc.);

The starting annual salary for this position is between $82,000 – 97,350 per annum, based on candidates’ qualifications, experience, and internal parity. Exceptions may be considered with further review.

Why join our team?

CPABC offers an entrepreneurial environment with a competitive compensation package. At CPABC, our values guide how we work together and make decisions every day:

• Integrity: We do the right thing and inspire trust
• Inclusivity: We embrace differences and thrive together
• Forward-Thinking: We envision tomorrow and act with purpose today
• Social Responsibility: We protect the public interest and strengthen our communities

About CPABC

The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA students and candidates. CPABC carries out its primary mission to protect the public by enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy. CPAs are recognized internationally for bringing superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, and leadership to organizations. CPABC is proud to have been presented with a seventh consecutive BC Top Employer award in 2026.