HR Microscope - May 2025 - BioTalent Canada

May 2025

Limited time offer! Get 70% back on Essential and Technical Skills courses

Train your team. Reclaim the cost. BioTalent Canada makes it easy.

Finding time and funding to develop your team shouldn’t be a barrier to growth.
That’s why a new, time-limited opportunity is available for Canadian bioscience employers to access financially supported training—with minimal admin and maximum impact.

Here’s how it helps your company:

Reclaim up to 70% of your training costs—no claims or extra paperwork
Provide your team with industry-recognized training in essential and technical skills
Free up time with streamlined onboarding and milestone tracking support
Enhance your reputation by participating in a national pilot supported by the Future Skills Centre
Attract and retain top talent by investing in workforce growth

Whether you’re leading R&D, operations, or wearing multiple hats, this program was designed with small biotech innovators in mind—like you.

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]

Support the next generation of bioscience innovators

The bioscience industry is shaping the future through life-saving treatments, sustainable solutions, and groundbreaking technologies. As the demand for skilled talent grows, BioTalent Canada’s I.D.E.A.L. Scholarship™ is helping students from equity-deserving groups take their place in this thriving sector.
Three scholarships of $10,000 each are available for students identifying as Indigenous, persons with disabilities, or newcomers to Canada. By supporting their education, this initiative helps foster a more diverse and innovative bio-economy.

If you know someone entering their first year of post-secondary education studying biosciences who is passionate about driving positive change, share this opportunity with them.

Find out more at biotalent.ca/IDEALscholarship or contact Soufiane at [email protected].

Are you interested in upskilling your team through industry-developed programs? Contact Soufiane at [email protected].

Interactive tools to guide your next move

Two new interactive graphics reveal how key supports align with every stage of the bio-economy journey—whether building a workforce or navigating a career.

Designed for:

• Employers growing and retaining skilled teams
• Jobseekers exploring or advancing in the sector

See where BioTalent Canada’s funding, resources, and real-world solutions help you achieve your goals.

Click on the “Recruitment and Retention Solutions” graphic here.

Click on the “Pathways to a Bio-economy Career” graphic here.

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

Prix Galien Canada Innovative Product Award – Now Accepting Submissions

The Health Research Foundation (HRF) is pleased to invite submissions for the 2025 Prix Galien Innovative Product Award.

The prestigious Prix Galien Canada Innovative Product Award will be presented to a company’s drug, launched at least 12 months ago and no more than 60 months (5 years) ago, that has made the most significant overall contribution to patient care in Canada, according to the Jury of Prix Galien Canada.

The deadline for the final submission package is July 25, 2025.

The 2025 Prix Galien Canada Innovative Product Award Guidelines and Submission Form are attached and can be found on the HRF’s website here.

For more information, please contact Wilma Deen, Executive Director, Health Research Foundation.

Learn more

Unleashing the Future of AI and Digital Transformation!

Join Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM), in partnership with the Pharmaceutical Sciences Group (PSG) and the Manitoba Association of AI Professionals, for an immersive and enlightening experience at their upcoming AI Summit. This full-day event brings together industry leaders and experts to explore cutting-edge advancements in AI and digital transformation that are driving change across sectors.

Event Details

Date: July 23, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Buffalo Crossing, FortWhyte Alive

Through engaging speakers, panels, and thoughtful discussion, the Summit will highlight how AI is being used to improve efficiency, support sustainability, and unlock new opportunities for innovation. This is a great opportunity to connect with others who are shaping the future of AI.

Tickets are available now!