I am an Assistant Professor of Organization and Human Behaviour at the Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business, University of Waterloo.

As a sociologist specializing in work and culture, I study inequality and uncertainty in creative and knowledge-based careers. My research examines how work is allocated and organized—who performs it, when and where it is carried out, and under what conditions—as well as the valuation of work and productivity, with particular attention to flexible work arrangements, care responsibilities, and their implications for gender and racial inequality.

I am Principal Investigator of the SSHRC-funded Insight Development Grant, “Hybrid Work Arrangements and Cognitive Labour: Implications for Gender Inequality at Work and Home.” Additionally, I am co-investigator on the SSHRC-funded Partnership Grant, “What is the Best Policy Mix for Diverse Canadian Families with Young Children? Re-imagining Family Policies,” led by Andrea Doucet, as well as on the SSHRC-funded Isight Grant, “Analyzing the Impact of Right to Request Flexible Work Arrangements Legislation,” led by Sylvia Fuller.

I am passionate about guiding students to find joy and meaning in social scientific inquiry and am committed to helping them realize their full intellectual and professional potential. I welcome collaborations with University of Waterloo MA and PhD students whose research interests intersect with issues of work and inequality.

You can sometimes find me on Bluesky: @kdelaat.bsky.social