WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 3-6 years of work experience in quantitative research or equivalent.
• We are seeking applicants with a graduate degree in economics. Academic degrees in statistics, commerce, mathematics, or other related disciplines will also be considered. We will also consider candidates with a university degree in other disciplines who have suitable training or experience in quantitative research.
• Our ideal candidate will have completed a course in econometrics or statistical regression analysis and will have coursework or knowledge in the field of economic regulation or industrial organization.
• Experience with and understanding of econometric methodologies and software is a must-have requirement for this position.
• Advanced competency with MS-Excel or similar spreadsheet applications is also a must-have requirement for this position.
• An ability to understand and work with economic models is another must-have requirement for this position. You have coursework in econometric methods and microeconomics, and preferably have completed work in industrial organization, economic regulation or competition economics and policy.
• Strong writing skills are a must-have requirement and cannot be waived. The ideal candidate is a clear, well-organized writer. Your writing ability covers both the ability to document technical research and to provide clear prose motivating and describing research results.
• You are familiar with and excited by current issues in the economy and particularly in the aviation, transportation, and tourism industries.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

We are seeking a Consultant or Senior Consultant, Economic Analysis to support our Economics team in Vancouver, BC. As a key member of the Economics team, you will undertake economic research, data development, econometric analysis, report-writing, and presentation development on a wide range of projects. The main focus of the work will be in the area of economic impact; there will also be opportunities to work on regulatory and policy analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and forecasting. Our work is typically, but not exclusively, focused on the transportation and tourism industries, with emphasis on the aviation sector.

YOUR ROLE

You have a strong set of skills in quantitative research and are able to both conduct thorough analysis and provide sound interpretations of results. You are a multi-tasker and you can work as part of a team. You can work under pressure and deliver accurate results on time and budget. You are motivated by a challenge, committed to achieving goals, and are an analytical and innovative problem-solver. Your strong writing skills enable you to convert data, empirical results, and models into compelling, well-crafted reports for our clients. You are attentive to detail, committed to producing accurate results, and have a strong work ethic.

Specific duties include:

• Undertake survey-based research for economic impact project assignments, including survey design, econometric modelling with country multipliers and ratios, and project management.
• Design and undertake econometric analysis in the areas of consumer demand, cost/production, and pricing relationships.
• Build knowledge of industry-specific sources of data and develop databases for statistical and econometric analysis.
• Conduct detailed literature reviews and prepare briefing notes for management and/or clients.
• Develop detailed knowledge of the aviation, transportation, tourism, and other industries. Our research and analysis approach is not confined to numerical analysis but rather includes developing a deep understanding of the institutions in our clients’ industries.
• Write reports and contribute to reports explaining research methods, and also draw observations and insights from models and empirical analysis.
• Support the preparation of proposals for clients by researching relevant information and assisting in proposal writing.
• Develop marketing presentations and materials and write briefing notes for public audiences.