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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Event recording and transcript: The labour market outcomes of immigrant youth in Canada
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Request for Proposals: Addressing Biases in Online Job Posting Data for Measuring Job Vacancies
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