HR Microscope - June 2025 - BioTalent Canada

June 2025

Limited time offer! Invest in your team—get up to 70% back on training

In bioscience, your people are your biggest advantage. Developing their skills takes time and money most small companies don’t have to spare.

Now you don’t have to choose between day-to-day operations and workforce growth. A new initiative is giving Canadian bioscience companies like yours access to financial support that covers up to 70% of your team’s training costs.

This is your chance to:

Invest in industry-recognized technical and essential skills training

Boost productivity without stretching your internal resources

Attract and retain top-tier talent by showing you’re committed to their growth

This opportunity is time-limited and designed with small biotech innovators in mind. Don’t miss the chance to build a stronger, more skilled team—on a budget that works.

Employer sign-up deadline: August 15, 2025
Don’t miss out on your spot. Space is limited.

Learn more and get started – reach out to [email protected]

Are you looking to increase your branding and awareness in the Bio-economy? Reach out to Soufiane [email protected].

Career Starter program offers support for employers and students

BioTalent Canada’s Career Starter program offers benefits to employers while helping transition youth into the labour market.

Employers participating in the Career Starter Program can receive up to $20,000 in employer support, helping them address urgent workforce needs and strengthen their operations. The program offers the following benefits to participating employers:

Access to Employment Support: Receive up to 60% of a youth’s salary, to a maximum of $20,000, for a three- to nine-month placement.
Improved Productivity: Integrate job-ready youth into teams, enhancing efficiency and output.
Wrap-Around Services: Access essential and technical skills training, mentorship and onboarding tools, including diversity and inclusion resources.
Economic Growth Contribution: Play a critical role in strengthening Canada’s bio-economy and driving innovation in a competitive global market.

Eligible employers must be in the bio-economy.
To learn more and check eligibility, contact [email protected]

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Hire emerging talent and strengthen Canada’s Green Economy

BioTalent Canada’s Science Horizons Youth Internship Program helps employers in environment-related STEM fields grow their business with the support of new, highly skilled talent.

Through the program, eligible employers can receive up to $25,000 to offset the cost of hiring a recent graduate for a full-time, environmentally focused position. An additional $5,000 is available to support training, skills development and essential services, giving both the employer and the new hire the tools they need to succeed.

Whether you’re developing clean technologies, advancing sustainability, or working to mitigate climate change, this program provides the financial support and fresh talent to help make an impact.

Internships must start by November 30 to qualify.

Contact [email protected] to learn how the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program can support your next hire.

Discover more and check your eligibility

New resource for Alberta’s bio-economy will enhance diversity

With the Canadian bio-economy facing a critical talent shortage, a new resource library has been launched to help employers address their workforce needs. Developed by BioTalent Canada, this comprehensive collection of resources empowers organizations to attract, hire and retain diverse talent—strengthening their workforce and driving innovation.

A key component of this initiative focuses on access, community and belonging — or Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA). Almost all empirical research illustrates that diverse teams drive stronger business outcomes, yet many bio-economy employers struggle to implement effective IDEA strategies. The IDEA resource library provides practical tools to help organizations embed these principles into their recruitment, onboarding and workplace culture. By fostering inclusive workplaces, employers can tap into a broader talent pool, address labour shortages and drive their businesses forward while building a workforce that reflects their communities.

Explore our IDEA Resource Library

Investing in our people!

Over two days of professional development, the team at BioTalent Canada came together to explore change management, artificial intelligence and team building while strengthening our collaboration and sparking innovative thinking. A meaningful mix of learning, connection and fun to help us grow, adapt and thrive together.

Canada’s Stem Cell Network Announces $33M to Advance Regenerative Medicine Research and Clinical Trials

The Stem Cell Network (SCN) announced today a $13.5 million investment in 36 new regenerative medicine research projects and clinical trials. This initiative, supported by 63 partner organizations contributing more than $19.5 million in matching cash and in-kind support, represents a collective $33 million boost to Canada’s regenerative medicine ecosystem. The funded projects will drive ground-breaking research across 14 disease areas, including for rare diseases such as Rett syndrome and cystic fibrosis.

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