Alberta’s bio-economy is poised for remarkable growth, yet it’s grappling with a significant labour shortage that could hamper progress. To tackle this problem, it’s becoming increasingly important for companies to recruit job seekers from equity-deserving groups, especially when domestic university degree completions are forecasted to decline. Despite this need, implementing effective Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, and Accessible (IDEA) policies is challenging in the sector, as 51% of employers operate with less than eight employees, and many lack dedicated HR teams.
BioTalent Canada addresses this issue by supercharging diversity efforts in Alberta’s bio-economy. It provides actionable tools and tactics tailored to companies’ IDEA stages and offers a resource library to support diverse recruitment and retention. By tapping into the potential of equity-deserving groups, Canada’s bio-economy employers are better positioned to increase global competitiveness and spark unparalleled creativity.
To access all IDEA resources, please visit the Alberta IDEA Resource Library.
Alberta IDEA Webinar Series
Why attend?
- Get Alberta-specific strategies from employers and experts in your sector
- Learn proven, low-barrier approaches you can apply right away
- Access free tools, templates and resources built for small and mid-sized teams
- Network virtually with peers and IDEA specialists who understand your challenges
Upcoming Sessions:
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- Oct 8 – Building your talent pool: Reaching skilled candidates you may be overlooking → https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/95175329313
- Oct 23 – Attracting talent through smarter branding and recruitment → https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9317532948290
Helping bio-economy employers in Alberta tackle labour shortages through IDEA
BioTalent Canada’s research, IDEA resource library and webinars improve Alberta’s bio-economy by enabling employers to:
- Increase understanding of workforce demographics as well as IDEA resources and recommendations available for them;
- Utilize actionable strategies and tools to attract diverse talent; and
- Build capacity to increase workforce participation of equity-deserving groups.
Research
BioTalent Canada worked closely with our Alberta industry partners to assess the representation of equity-deserving groups in Alberta’s bio-economy. We conducted a Labour Market Impact (LMI) survey and an in-depth environmental scan to curate resources tailored to the specific needs of employers.
The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services. 
