Economic Consultant — Forensic Economics - Ltd

Columbia Pacific Consulting Ltd. is a Vancouver-based team of economic experts delivering reports and expertise to lawyers, insurance adjusters, and other clients involved in civil litigation. Since 1983, CPC has contributed to more than 5,000 civil litigation cases and built an unparalleled reputation for excellence in forensic economic consulting.

We have an immediate opening for a full-time economist in our downtown Vancouver office. You will work directly with experienced forensic economists, progressively developing expertise through applied economic analysis, statistical modelling, and expert-report writing on a varied caseload of personal-injury, fatality, and other economic-loss matters.

No prior forensic-economics experience is required — what we offer is structured mentorship and meaningful exposure to applied economic research in a collaborative, deadline-driven litigation environment.

• Project lifetime earnings from Statistics Canada census data by age, sex, education, occupation, field of study, and other demographic variables.
• Estimate the discounted present value of future costs of care.
• Estimate income taxes, investment management fees, and trustee fees triggered by lump-sum awards for future damages.
• Allocate financial consumption among family members in fatality claims.
• Model pension plan perks and contributions.
• Draft expert reports and critically analyze reports prepared by other firms.
• Identify, gather, and analyze survey data on time use, household spending patterns, and related topics.
• Develop and maintain Microsoft Excel calculation models.
• Track current forensic-economic literature to stay abreast of practice in this exciting, rapidly evolving field.

• MA in Economics, or in the final stages of completion.
• Strong analytical reasoning and professional judgment.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Working familiarity with Microsoft Word.
• Familiarity with labour‑market economics, financial modelling, statistical analysis, or applied econometrics.
• Familiarity with data‑analysis tools, AI‑assisted workflows, programming, or related technical skills is considered an asset.

• Starting salary of $83,500 per year, with compensation reviewed upon successful completion of the three-month probationary period.
• Discretionary performance bonuses may become available after one full year of employment.
• Extended Health, Health Spending Account, Long‑Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D coverage, available on completion of the probationary period.
• Structured mentorship from experienced forensic economists.
• Meaningful exposure to applied economic research, civil litigation, and expert‑report preparation.
• Downtown Vancouver office location.

This position is well suited to someone who enjoys careful quantitative analysis, clear writing, and applied economic problem‑solving. The successful candidate will develop specialized expertise in forensic economics while contributing to work that is directly used in civil litigation matters.

Please apply through Linked In with your résumé and any additional materials requested in the application process.