October 2025
Make everyday leadership in inclusion, diversity, equity & accessibility your competitive edge
Real inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility happen daily through proven, intentional actions: flexible work hours, accommodations and family-friendly policies. These practical steps benefit your team and give you an edge in today’s competitive bio-economy.
The I.D.E.A.L. Bioscience Employer™ Recognition program recognizes employers who put IDEA principles into practice.
Apply today to make your leadership known to top talent.
Any questions? Contact Soufiane at [email protected]
Newest recognition reinforces BioTalent Canada’s role as a national leader in workplace excellence
BioTalent Canada has been named a 2025 Employer of Choice by Canadian HR Reporter (CHRR). This marks the first time BioTalent Canada has received this distinction, underscoring its commitment to building an inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace that reflects the standards it advances across the country’s bio-economy.
We are pleased to announce that Oprah Kajeguhakwa is the quarterly winner of BioTalent Canada’s “Difference Maker” award.
Oprah fosters a culture of trust and teamwork through her collaboration, transparent communication, and dedication to continuous growth and learning. She ensures that others feel heard, and approaches problems with a sense of curiosity in order to find solutions. Oprah’s positive attitude, quiet leadership, and accountability, contribute to the success of our teams both internally and externally. Congratulations, Oprah, and thank you for continuing to make a difference!
The Difference Maker Award celebrates those who embody our values of Diversity and Inclusion, Collaboration, Transparency, Leadership, Curiosity, Science-Infused Data-Driven Approach and Impactful Outcomes through their exceptional contributions.
Save up to $675 on Essential and Technical Skills training
From interns to PhDs, employers across the sector found consistent skill gaps in new hires at all levels. For a limited time, access courses valued at $975 for just $292.50 after the 70% rebate.
A top HR challenge shown in our 2021 national report was the lack of qualified candidates with practical/non-academic skills – which was reported by 30% of bio-economy employers.
BioTalent Canada’s Essentials and Technical Skills Fundamentals courses were designed by industry to bridge those gaps, ensuring every team member, regardless of experience level, has the same foundation in bioscience workplace best practices.
Close critical skill gaps on your team with BioTalent Canada’s Essentials and Technical Skills Fundamentals training bundle, now available for a limited time at just $292.50. That’s a savings of more than $675!
Get this offer before the sale ends, reach out to Soufiane at [email protected].
Are you looking to increase your branding and awareness in the bio-economy? Reach out to Soufiane [email protected].
Science Horizons Internship Program is now accepting applications
The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program is accepting applications this fall, making it easier to build your workforce with job-ready talent. Add the kind of energy and innovation that drives projects forward and helps you move faster to market.
Take advantage of up to $25,000 in funding and direct support for onboarding qualified candidates, growing your capacity and fuelling your team’s future. Placements are limited.
Grow your team, reduce your hiring risk and open the door to new ideas – all while supporting Canada’s next wave of innovators.
When the right talent meets the right support, progress happens.
White Otter Biotech leveraged the Career Starter Program’s wage support and wrap-around services to bring new energy to its work, and the results speak for themselves:
“Without this program, we would not have been able to make as much progress as we have since [participant] joined the team. His eagerness and work ethic, combined with the innovative concepts we were developing, proved invaluable.”
– Danny Gussakovsky, Employer, White Otter Biotech
Your team can benefit, too. The Career Starter Program offers:
- Up to $20,000 in wage support for youth hires
- Customized training and onboarding assistance
- Access to job-ready talent across Canada’s bio-economy
Start your next hire with confidence.
More from our partners…
50% Training Cost Support with CASTL’s BioWorks Program
CASTL, with support from Palette Skills and the Government of Canada, is offering a unique opportunity to upskill Canada’s biomanufacturing workforce through a subsidized BioWorks Training Program.
Why Participate?
- 50% Subsidy on Training Costs – Financial support from Upskill Canada (powered by Palette Skills) and the Government of Canada.
- Customized Training – Tailored to the unique needs of your organization, from startups to established industry leaders.
- Comprehensive Skill Development – Technical expertise in upstream and downstream processing, plus leadership and communication skills.
- Minimal Operational Disruption – Flexible scheduling and training locations that fit your team’s priorities.
This is a time-limited subsidy—don’t miss your chance to invest in your workforce and strengthen your organization’s future.
Visit the CASTL BioWorks Training Program page or contact [email protected] to learn more.
The Patient Engagement Forum
The Patient Engagement Forum focusses on collaboration for Innovation and is dedicated to showcasing best practices in patient engagement initiatives across varied jurisdictions and discussing solutions to current challenges. The Forum will leverage insights from communities, engage in discussions with and supporting persons with lived experience, and highlight cutting-edge trends driving innovation in engagement and advocacy in the healthcare sector.
You can find all the details and registration information here: patientengagementforum.com
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Take a closer look at BioTalent Canada’s partners:
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adMare BioInnovations | Ag-West Bio | BioAlberta | BIOQuébec | Business Wire | CASTL | Gowling WLG | HealthPartners | Immigrant Employment Council of BC | Life Sciences BC | Life Sciences Nova Scotia | Life Sciences Ontario | McGovern Management Group Inc. | PEI BioAlliance | Stem Cell Network
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Bioenterprise | Bioindustrial Innovation Canada | Blue Branch | Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) | Co-operative Education and Work- Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) | Corporate Traveller | CTMS Travel Group | Enterprise Machine Intelligence & Learning Initiative (EMILI) | Invest Mississauga | IPS-Integrated Project Services, ULC | McMaster University- DeGroote School of Business | Montréal Invivo | Northeastern University – Toronto Campus | Notch Therapeutics | OBIO | Research Canada | ResearchNB | Riipen – FuturePath | Shift Health | Toronto Metropolitan University | University of Alberta – Faculty of Engineering | University of Calgary – Schulich School of Engineering | University of British Columbia Science Co-op Programs | University of Manitoba | University of Toronto – Tri-Campus Co-op | University of Toronto – Master of Management of Innovation Program | University of Victoria | York University | ZerotoOne Strategic
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Able Innovations | BioBenefits | Brevitas | BIOTECanada | Canurta | City of Toronto | Glyconet | Medtech Canada | Kingston Economic Development
Showcase Employers
Aspect Biosystems | Charles River Laboratories | Eurofins | Global Institute for Food Security | Ottawa Hospital Research Institute | Providence Therapeutics | Resilience Biotechnologies | Sanofi | Septodont | Zymeworks
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