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National Post
10-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Bio-Economy Employers to Have Access to New Practical Training to Address Workplace Harassment
Article content OTTAWA, Ontario — Employers in Canada's bio-economy will gain support with a new initiative addressing workplace sexual harassment. BioTalent Canada's latest project, Building a safer bio-economy: Addressing sexual harassment in the workplace, is funded in part by the Department of Justice Canada. It includes extensive research and consultation with subject matter experts to inform the development of online training courses for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This project will give employers the practical support to confidently manage challenges related to workplace sexual harassment without adding administrative burdens. Article content 'Creating safe, inclusive environments will help companies protect their teams, reduce legal risks, and retain valuable talent.' – Rob Henderson, President and CEO, BioTalent Canada Article content 'Managing complex workplace issues can be overwhelming for SMEs, especially without HR support,' says Rob Henderson, President and CEO of BioTalent Canada. 'This project is about giving employers the knowledge and tools to act early, before issues escalate. Creating safe, inclusive environments will help companies protect their teams, reduce legal risks, and retain valuable talent.' Article content By engaging subject matter experts, employers and employees, BioTalent Canada will identify current gaps in policy, training, and reporting practices. These findings will inform the design of user-friendly training and resources tailored to the unique realities faced by SMES in the bio-economy, where 70% of bio-economy companies lack dedicated HR expertise and 34% of the workforce is made up of women. Article content As Canada's bio-economy continues to evolve and expand, this training will offer simple, actionable steps that help employers prevent workplace sexual harassment, handle complaints effectively, and ensure compliance with the law without adding unnecessary complexity. Article content 'Creating safe, respectful workplaces takes more than good intentions — it requires the right tools and training. That's why our government is supporting BioTalent Canada's new project, which will train employers to help them prevent workplace sexual harassment. This tailored approach for small and medium-sized enterprises will strengthen protections for workers and foster environments where everyone can thrive,' said Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Article content 'Sexual harassment isn't just a legal risk—it's a talent risk,' said Rob Henderson, CEO of BioTalent Canada. 'In a sector where skilled labour is hard to find and harder to keep, this training helps employers build the kind of companies where people want to work. It's practical, easy, and shaped by feedback from SMEs who know the pressures of growing a business without an HR team.' To stay informed and be among the first to access the resources, visit and subscribe to our mailing list for updates. For inquiries, contact info@ Article content This project is funded by the Department of Justice Canada. Article content About BioTalent Canada: Article content 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. Article content BioTalent Canada has received varied distinctions following a thorough and independent analysis of the organization. By practicing the same industry standards it recommends to partners, the organization has been honoured with the following titles: Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Inquiries: Article content Article content Siobhan Williams Article content Article content Article content
National Post
25-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
Internship Program Relaunches to Empower Green Innovation Through Employment
Article content OTTAWA, Ontario — BioTalent Canada is empowering employers to bring their innovations to market sooner while developing the next generation of talent with the reopening of the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program. Article content 'The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program helps companies build that capacity today, while fostering the careers of tomorrow's professionals.' Article content Science Horizons provides wage subsidies to eligible employers in the green economy to hire recent university, college and polytechnic graduates. The program is part of the Government of Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. With over $750,000 in new funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada, the program will support small and medium-sized employers in Canada's bioscience sector by placing 25 recent graduates. Article content The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program has helped small and medium-sized businesses gain access to hire scientific and technical staff since 1997 through paid internships. BioTalent Canada has an established track record in administering federal employer support programs, such as Science Horizons, which facilitate the integration of emerging talent into the bio-economy. The program supports youth employment while helping organizations mitigate the financial impact of hiring. Article content 'Employers can find talent with the skills to advance Canada's green economy,' says Rob Henderson, President and CEO of BioTalent Canada. 'The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program helps companies build that capacity today, while fostering the careers of tomorrow's professionals.' Article content Key Employer Benefits: Article content The internships must be in an environment-related STEM role or a STEM-focused organization. Article content 'As a trusted leader in developing Canada's bio-economy workforce, BioTalent Canada understands what employers need to thrive in a rapidly evolving green economy,' says Henderson. 'Through Science Horizons, we are not only supporting hiring needs, we help shape a more sustainable, inclusive and innovation-ready workforce for the future.' Article content About BioTalent Canada Article content 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. Article content 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: Article content 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 One of Canada's Best Places to Work by HRD Canada for 2024 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Employer by Canadian HR Reporter for 2024 Article content For more information, please visit Article content About Science Horizons Article content The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program provides wage subsidies to recent graduates to acquire work experience in fields linked to the green economy. The program covers the cost of a participant's salary by 80% up to a maximum of $25,000. This paid internship helps bio-economy and healthcare employers hire the talent they need and help graduates gain skills to secure full-time employment in environmental fields. Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Inquiries: Article content Article content Siobhan Williams Article content Article content Article content
