Impact Stories

The positive impact individuals have in shaping Canada’s bio-economy is evident. BioTalent Canada is sharing their stories to help others realize the benefits of adopting IDEA into their workplace.

IDEA Impact Stories: Aruna Revolution Health

In the realm of bioscience — where innovation meets social responsibility — Aruna Revolution Health stands tall as a beacon of inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). Recently honoured as an I.D.E.A.L. Bioscience Employer™ by BioTalent Canada, Aruna Revolution Health is not just rewriting the narrative of menstrual care with its compostable, affordable, and inclusive menstrual pads but is also redefining workplace dynamics with its unwavering commitment to diversity.

IDEA Impact Stories: Origin Materials

“We were excited to receive this recognition,” says Dr. Alex Ward, who manages government relations and policy at Origin Materials, a biomass technology company that is based in West Sacramento, California and Sarnia, Ontario. “We see creating a strong and diverse work force as part of having a competitive advantage. Culturally within our organization the award had a positive impact with the team to be recognized for our efforts and dedication in this area,” she adds.

Gaining A Competitive Edge With BioTalent Canada’s Courses

Now planning to begin her career within the biotech industry and hoping to work in regulatory affairs or strategic management, Mercy says she feels more confident entering the job market having taken BioTalent Canada’s Essential and Technical Fundamentals training courses.

IDEA Impact Stories : BioCanRX

At BioCanRx, a leading Canadian cancer research organization, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is a constantly evolving endeavour. “Any change can be a challenge,” says Dr. Michaud. “The biggest challenge is often fear of the unknown. But, in the end, we are committed to growth and inclusion as an organization. We know that diversity is strength.”

Gaining a Competitive Edge – BioTalent Canada’s Career Starter Program – MEMOTEXT

“BioTalent was very supportive with a lot of the application process. They were really quick with answering questions that we had and throughout the program I thought it was pretty straightforward and a lot of the paperwork was something that we would’ve already been doing so I thought it was just another thing to keep track of that helped”. Says Wenjia Zhou, Product Director at MEMOTEXT.

Gaining a Competitive Edge: BioTalent Canada’s SWPP – Bowhead

“I think bringing on a BioTalent student in any capacity for a company that’s, especially like ours, that may be growing, I think it’s an excellent way to get that sort of resource, and at the same time, we know that it’s an excellent experience for them, for their futures”. Says Roger McPherson, Vice-President, Engineering of Bowhead.

Gaining a Competitive Edge: BioTalent Canada’s SWPP – Cytophage

“It definitely puts you in a different pool of employees when you’re entering the workforce. BioTalent Canada is especially important for undergraduate students because you’re able to get work experience that you wouldn’t be able to during your undergrad”. Says Somin Park, Co-op student at Cytophage.

Gaining a Competitive Edge – BioTalent Canada’s SWPP – Mantech

“Canada’s bio-economy is an important growth area. It impacts everything, I think. It impacts the clean tech sector, it impacts the bio-economy, bio-resources, like pulp and paper. So we need to invest in Canada ’cause we have the renewable resources to do this,” says Robert Menegotto, President & CEO at Mantech. “And we can benefit from the new carbon economy as well. And the BioTalent Canada SWPP programme allows us to bring in students and for them to get training. And for us, ManTech, to actually benefit from their skills and their learning as well”.