BioTalent Canada takes pride in celebrating the important contributions individuals and organizations make to strengthen Canada’s bio-economy. Through their innovations and adoption of best practices for people management, their efforts offer inspiration to companies advancing the sector.
I.D.E.A.L ScholarshipTM
The I.D.E.A.L ScholarshipTM is designed to empower and propel individuals from equity-deserving groups and foster diversity within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. With a clear focus on promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, the I.D.E.A.L Scholarship aims to drive enrollment in STEM programs across Canada while cultivating a vibrant and innovative bio-economy.
I.D.E.A.L Bioscience EmployerTM Recognition Program
The I.D.E.A.L Bioscience Employer Recognition program which represents Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Leadership, will recognize organizations in Canada’s bio-economy leading the way in embodying the diverse and inclusive corporate principles needed to promote growth and success in the sector. Working with experts in diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility, BioTalent Canada will be releasing a series of resources that highlight the benefits for organizations when they attract a diverse and inclusive talent pool.
Catalyst Award for Top New Hire
The Catalyst Award is an employee recognition award, granting a $1,000 prize to the young employee who has contributed most significantly to their Canadian biotechnology company. It recognizes the impacts and achievements wage subsidy recipients in Canada’s bio-economy and places a spotlight on the employers that give these young minds an opportunity.
BioSkills Recognition Program
If you are a bio-economy professional new to Canada, a new graduate fresh out of university, or someone with bio-economy work experience looking for a change, you know it can be hard to prove you have the skills for the job you want.
Through the BioSkills Recognition Program, you can showcase your abilities to employers in Canada’s growing biotech sector by being recognized as BioReadyTM
