expert vocational services

Marcus Bachmann is a Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor and Vocational Evaluator with over thirty years of experience in vocational rehabilitation. His professional background includes vocational evaluation, vocational and employment counselling, labour market analysis, case management, and job development and placement in both public and private sector settings.

He holds a Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation Counselling and is a member in good standing of the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals (Canada), the Canadian Assessment, Vocational Evaluation, and Work Adjustment Society, Vocational Evaluation & Career Assessment Professionals (United States), and the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (United States). He holds the Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP), Canadian Certified Vocational Evaluator (CCVE), and Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CRC) designations.

Through his independent practice, he provides assessment of employability and earning capacity in disability and litigation contexts, including insurance matters, workers’ compensation, and civil litigation. He has been qualified as an expert in Vocational Evaluation, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Labour Market and Earning Capacity Analysis before the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

Referrals are accepted from both plaintiff and defence counsel in matters arising from motor vehicle accidents, occupational injury and workers’ compensation, long-term disability, slip and fall and other personal injury claims, Canada Pension Plan disability, and medical malpractice. Family law matters are not accepted.

Assessment Process  Vocational evaluations are conducted primarily through secure virtual assessment. Evaluations consist of a structured interview together with standardized testing designed to assess academic achievement, cognitive abilities, aptitudes, and vocational interests. Testing may be administered using validated computerized platforms and, where appropriate, paper-based instruments. In-person assessments may be arranged where necessary.

Health and Scheduling  If you are experiencing symptoms of illness (including cold, flu, fever, cough, sore throat, or other respiratory symptoms), please contact the office to discuss rescheduling. Even in a virtual format, illness may affect concentration and test performance. To ensure the validity and reliability of assessment results, appointments may be rescheduled where health concerns could reasonably interfere with performance. For in-person assessments, appropriate health precautions are observed, which may include use of appropriate medical masks.

Fees and Terms  The fee for a standard vocational assessment and report is $6,500 plus HST. More complex matters, including extensive file review, supplementary reports, or rebuttal opinions, are billed either at an adjusted flat rate or at the hourly rate outlined below. Professional time outside the scope of a standard report — including consultations, testimony, supplementary opinions, or additional record review — is billed at $500 per hour, plus applicable travel and related expenses. A cancellation fee of 50% of the anticipated assessment fee will apply for cancellations received within 72 business hours of the scheduled appointment, unless otherwise arranged in advance. Invoices are payable within 45 days of the date of the report, unless alternate arrangements have been made. Production of clinical notes and records is billed at $350.

Approach to Assessment  Assessments are conducted in a respectful and structured manner, with attention to professional standards and individual circumstances. The evaluation process is explained clearly at the outset, and individuals are encouraged to ask questions to ensure they understand each stage of the assessment.