Director of Research and Strategic Foresight
Ken Chatoor
Ken works to develop and implement LMIC's vision for the collection and dissemination of research to support the data needs of Canada's evolving labour market.
Ken joins LMIC after working in education, labour market, and equity research to support evidence-based policymaking. He has published research reports and government evaluations on mental health, the impact of funding structures on government service provision, Work-Integrated Learning, and labour market transitions for new graduates.
Prior to entering the world of policy and government, he worked in biomedical engineering, researching spine regeneration at Mount Sinai Hospital. He then studied at McGill University, where he researched therapies for brain cancer at Montreal General Hospital.
In his spare time, Ken likes to travel, is an avid fan of film and pop culture, and spends time with his Shiba Inu, Kobe.
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LMI Insights Report no. 24, How Much Do Women Make Compared to Men? Earnings Differences by Credential and Field of Study
Female graduates from PSE institutions earn substantially less than men. Five years after graduation, women earn less than men in every field of study across all credentials.
Improving Inclusivity: The Need for Accessible Labour Market Information
As a recent immigrant, I often find myself drawing comparisons between my home country, the United States, and my adopted country, Canada. Despite many similarities in language, culture and quality…
LMI Insights Report no. 23, Improving the Accessibility of Labour Market Information: Survey Results from Persons with Disabilities
For many persons with disabilities, their low employment rate reflects a wide range of barriers including discrimination, workplace practices and limited access to relevant LMI.
Supporting Immigrants with Labour Market information
Last week, I had the privilege of representing LMIC at the 5th Biennial Ottawa Immigration Forum organized by the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership Group (OLIP). Based on our public opinion research findings on recent immigrants, I…
LMI Insights Report no. 22, Understanding the Interconnectedness of the Future of Work: A Case Study in What’s Wrong with Current Discussions
Much of the discussion about the future of work and its implications has been narrow in focus. One of the missing links in the future of work literature is the…
Guiding in the Dark: Career Practitioners and LMI
I remember walking into my school guidance counsellor’s office during my last year of high school, just before the Christmas holidays. Anxious with anticipation, I was hoping to walk out…
LMI Insights Report no. 21, In Conversation with Students: The Information They Want on Wages
The first in a series on students and their career choices. Young Canadians at the crossroads of high school and PSE want wage information to validate their education and career…
LMI Insight Report no. 20, From Data to Information: What LMI do Career Development Practitioners Need?
From helping Canadians assess their career to teaching them how to understand LMI, career practitioners can be an indispensable resource in preparing for today’s rapidly changing workforce. A visual representation of…