Research Lead
Suzanne Spiteri
Dr. Suzanne Spiteri is a sociologist with several years of experience in both qualitative and mixed-methods data analysis. She leads labour-related projects that explore labour market tightness and the labour market outcomes of under-represented groups.
Suzanne received her PhD from York University and master’s from McMaster University. Her previous research features postcolonialism, political economy and underground economies.
Articles and publications by Suzanne
Misconceptions, Half-Truths and Confusion: The Need for Clarity and Communication in Rights for Persons with Disabilities in Canada’s Labour Market
Listen to this article as an audio recording Persons with disabilities represent a diverse and significant portion of the Canadian labour force, yet their workforce participation remains lower than that…
Temporary foreign workers, DEI initiatives, and return-to-work policies: The labour issues Canadians are talking about on social media
Listen to this article as an audio recording Every year on the first Monday of September, Labour Day is celebrated to advocate for workers’ rights and celebrate workers’ accomplishments. Last…
The state of youth employment in Canada
Listen to this article as an audio recording Every year on August 12, International Youth Day highlights youth issues internationally and recognizes the potential of youth as active partners in…
How 2SLGBTQ+ people in Canada perceive diversity, equity and inclusion statements in job postings
Listen to this article as an audio recording Table of Contents Introduction This Pride month, our focus is on amplifying the voices of 2-spirited,1 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus…
How to write job postings for neurodivergent candidates
Listen to this article as an audio recording Compared to the Canadian average, neurodivergent adults have lower employment rates, are more likely to be underemployed, and tend to hold jobs…
Transgender visibility in Canadian LMI
Listen to this article as an audio recording There are an estimated 100,815 transgender and non-binary individuals in Canada, but we have limited information about their labour market outcomes. March…