Ottawa, April 14, 2025 — For the sixth consecutive year, BioTalent Canada has earned the distinction of being certified as a Great Place to Work®, reinforcing its commitment to building a thriving, diverse, and resilient workforce in Canada’s bio-economy.
“To be recognized again as one of Canada’s premier workplaces is a tremendous honour,” says Rob Henderson, President and CEO of BioTalent Canada. “Our team continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to fostering talent and supporting innovation in the bioscience sector. This recognition reflects their passion, professionalism and shared vision for a stronger Canadian bio-economy.”
At a time when employers across the sector face critical skills gaps and shifting talent demands, BioTalent Canada tries to lead by example—promoting inclusive, high-performing workplace practices that align with both workforce research and employer needs.
The organization continues to champion Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) through its I.D.E.A.L. Bioscience Employer™ recognition program, supporting organizations of all sizes in building inclusive talent strategies. Additionally, BioTalent Canada supports the next generation of diverse bioscience professionals through the I.D.E.A.L. Scholarship™, launched to help remove financial barriers and strengthen equitable access to education.
To help employers strengthen their teams and create inclusive, high-performing work environments, BioTalent Canada offers a free, bilingual suite of customizable Employer Resources. These downloadable tools provide practical guidance on onboarding, mentorship, wellness, team-building and inclusive HR strategies tailored to the bio-economy.
“Our culture is built around collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful workforce impact,” Henderson adds. “It’s why BioTalent Canada is a trusted partner for industry, academia and policymakers alike.”
This certification is the result of a rigorous and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work®, including direct feedback from employees across hundreds of Canadian organizations.
Rob Henderson is available for comment.
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About BioTalent Canada
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.
BioTalent Canada has received varied distinctions following thorough and independent analyses of the organization. By practicing the same industry standards it recommends to partners, the organization has been honored with the following titles:
- Great Place to Work® since 2019 and one of the Best Workplaces in Healthcare for 2023 by Great Place to Work Canada®
- The Best Leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the 2024 Best Ottawa Business Awards
- 2024 Collaboration Catalyst by Magnet Network
- Best Workplace by HRD Canada for 2024
- 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Employer by Canadian HR Reporter for 2024
For more information, please visit biotalent.ca.
About Great Place To Work®
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.
Media Contact:
Siobhan Williams
Vice-President, Marketing and Communications
BioTalent Canada
613-235-1402 ext. 229
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