OTTAWA, September 29 2023 – BioTalent Canada has been named one of the country’s Best Workplaces™ in Healthcare for 2023 by Great Place to Work™.
“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and enthusiasm of a team dedicated to creating a strong and resilient health and bioscience sector in Canada,” says Rob Henderson, President and CEO of BioTalent Canada. “We will continue to focus on the well-being of our employees, as well as their continued success.”
Best Workplaces™ in Healthcare singles out organizations and their employees for distinction who are dedicated to caring for others and improving the health of those around them.
BioTalent Canada offers several programs to promote health and wellness among staff, including flexible work arrangements, a generous benefits package, and paid time off.
Additionally, BioTalent Canada works with their partner HealthPartners in an annual giving campaign that supports the research and treatment of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, cancer, arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis, among others.
BioTalent Canada also provides talent to the healthcare sector through its Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) that provides generous wage subsidies for student work placements at healthcare organizations across the country.
In these ways, BioTalent Canada has proven itself to be a reliable contributor to the national healthcare sector.
“The biotech industry is a major contributor to the development of lifesaving medications and medical procedures in Canada,” says CEO Henderson. “BioTalent Canada is proud to be part of the solution and is honored to be named a Best Workplaces™ in Healthcare for 2023.”
To be eligible for this year’s recognition, organizations had to be Great Place to Work Certified™ in the past year and work primarily in the healthcare sector. Organizations were also singled out for recognition based on employee responses to a workplace survey.
To learn more about which programs your organizations may qualify for, please visit: biotalent.ca/wagesubsidies
Rob Henderson is available for comment to the media.
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 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.
Recently named a Great Place to Work® and Best Workplaces in Healthcare for 2023, by Great Place to Work Canada®, as well as being listed as a Best Workplace by HRD Canada for 2023 and a 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Employer by Canadian HR Reporter, BioTalent Canada practices the same industry standards it recommends to stakeholders. These varied distinctions were awarded to BioTalent Canada following a thorough and independent analysis of the organization.
For more information, please visit biotalent.ca.
Media Inquiries:
Siobhan Williams
Vice-President Marketing and Communications
BioTalent Canada
613-235-1402 ext. 229
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