Economist

Position:
Economist

Reports To:
Vice President, External Affairs and Communications

Contract Type:
Indefinite, Full Time

The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and results-driven individual with for the position of Economist. We are proud and honoured to have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for a seventh consecutive year in 2026. Come join a collaborative network of like-minded professionals and take the first step towards an exciting opportunity by applying to the position.

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  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…