Building a safer bio-economy: Addressing sexual harassment in the workplace

Creating safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to every organization’s success. BioTalent Canada offers two online courses to help achieve this goal:

  • Workplace Sexual Harassment: Awareness, Action, Accountability and
  • From Response to Prevention: Building Harassment-Free and Inclusive Workplaces in the Bio-Economy

Designed for managers and hiring managers, these online courses give employers practical tools and clear steps to prevent harassment, respond effectively when issues arise and build policies that protect employees while ensuring compliance with Canadian law. The training fits busy schedules and helps organizations reduce legal risk, maintain trust and retain the skilled talent that drives business success, all tailored to the realities of Canada’s bio-economy.

Course details

What you’ll learn

  • How to recognize, prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment
  • Legal obligations and best practices for compliance
  • Steps to update policies using trauma-informed and inclusive principles
  • Strategies to build a culture of respect and accountability

Course features

  • Self-paced and flexible (approximately 90 minutes total)
  • Developed with legal expert Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG)
  • Includes real-world scenarios from Canada’s bio-economy
  • Certificate of completion provided

Why it matters

Canada’s bio-economy faces a projected shortfall of 65,000 workers by 2029. Attracting and retaining diverse talent requires workplaces where everyone feels safe and respected. These courses help employers lead by example, reduce legal risks and create environments where people want to work.

 

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Have questions?

BioTalent Canada’s team is happy to help with any questions you may have. You can contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within two business days.

An accessible PDF version of the course will be made available upon request.

 

This project is funded by the Department of Justice Canada.