Jean Christophe Demers, PhD
About Jean Christophe Demers, PhD
Jean Christophe Demers, PhD, is a Senior Policy Analyst at Employment and Social Development Canada, with extensive experience in sociology and policy analysis. He has taught at the University of Ottawa and has expertise in the sociology of modernity, individualism, and family dynamics.
Work at Employment and Social Development Canada
Jean Christophe Demers has been employed at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) since 2017, serving as a Policy Analyst for seven years in the Ottawa, Canada Area. In 2019, he advanced to the role of Senior Policy Analyst, where he has continued to contribute for five years in Gatineau, Quebec. His work involves analyzing policies that impact employment and social development in Canada.
Previous Experience at the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
From 2018 to 2021, Jean Christophe Demers worked as a Policy Analyst at the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages in Canada. During his three-year tenure, he led various projects and participated in multiple inter-departmental committees, focusing on language policy and its implications for Canadian society.
Academic Background and Teaching Experience
Jean Christophe Demers has an extensive academic background, having studied Sociology at the University of Ottawa, where he earned a PhD in Sociology. He has taught courses in Sociology of Ethics, qualitative methodology, and the socio-anthropology of the family at the University of Ottawa and Cité Collégiale. His teaching experience spans several years, including part-time positions from 2013 to 2017.
Education and Expertise in Sociology
Jean Christophe Demers holds a Bachelor Degree in International Development and Globalization from the University of Ottawa. He has expertise in the sociology of modernity and modernization, individualism, and the sociology of family, couple, and intimacy. His academic pursuits included a student exchange at EHESS - Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales and Lund University, where he studied Sociology and International Political Economy, respectively.
Photography Business and Creative Pursuits
In addition to his academic and policy work, Jean Christophe Demers is the owner of a photography business, www.jcdphotographe.com. His photography services specialize in corporate, wedding, and portrait photography, showcasing his creative skills alongside his analytical expertise.