BioTalent Canada supports the people behind life-changing science. Trusted as the go-to source for labour market intelligence, BioTalent Canada guides bio-economy stakeholders with evidence-based data and industry-driven standards. BioTalent Canada, as a workforce development council, is focused on igniting the industry’s brainpower, bridging the gap between job-ready talent and employers, and ensuring the long-term agility, resiliency, and sustainability of one of Canada’s most vital sectors.
Our Vision
The Canadian bio-economy is people focused, a career of choice and a key driver of the Canadian economy.
Our Mission
We strengthen Canada’s bio-economy by providing valuable, evidence-based labour market information and the best job-ready human resources available.
Our Values
BioTalent Canada’s values embrace diversity and inclusion, collaboration, science, transparency, and leadership to fuel curiosity for data-driven results to achieve impactful outcomes.
Diversity and inclusion are the vibrant threads weaving together unique perspectives, fostering a rich tapestry of innovation, empathy and boundless potential.
Collaboration is the art of blending diverse talents and ideas into a cohesive ensemble, amplifying creativity and mutual respect to transform visions into impactful realities.
Transparency is the beacon of honesty, illuminating pathways of trust and accountability to foster understanding and a culture of shared responsibility.
Leadership is the catalyst for inspiration and empowerment, guiding with vision, empathy and integrity to ignite a collective drive towards excellence and lasting impact.
Curiosity is the fuel for exploration and discovery, to embrace new perspectives and unlock endless possibilities.
A science-infused, data-driven approach is our compass in a sea of information, steering decisions with insights and evidence for meaningful results.
Impactful outcomes are transformative results that create significant value, propel progress and inspire positive change.
Our Distinctions
BioTalent Canada has been recognized with the following distinctions:
- Great Place to Work® for 2024 and Best Workplaces in Healthcare for 2023 by Great Place to Work Canada®
- Best Workplace by HRD Canada for 2024
- 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Employer by Canadian HR Reporter.
These varied distinctions were awarded to BioTalent Canada following a thorough and independent analysis of the organization.
The most recent awards and recognition received include:
- Best Leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in 2024 by Best Ottawa Business Awards
- 2024 Collaboration Catalyst by Magnet Network
All of these accolades showcase BioTalent Canada’s dedication to building a sustainable and diverse bio-economy by following the same industry standards we recommend to our partners.
President and CEO – Rob Henderson
BioTalent Canada members:
BioTalent Canada’s National Talent Strategy
To ensure this strategy’s success, we call on our network of partners and the Government of Canada to join and help the Canadian bio-economy flourish for the future.