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Career Development Programs

Career Development Programs. Connecting job seekers and employers Student Biotechnology Network Sept. 19, 2011 Bob Ingratta, Chair of Board. BioTalent Canada. national non-profit organization trusted and comprehensive source for bio-economy skills development and human resource information

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Career Development Programs

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  1. Career Development Programs Connecting job seekers and employers Student Biotechnology Network Sept. 19, 2011 Bob Ingratta, Chair of Board

  2. BioTalent Canada • national non-profit organization • trusted and comprehensive source for bio-economy skills development and human resource information • national hub and central resource for employers, job seekers, students, educators and government agencies

  3. Accomplishments • We work with employers to identify their needs • Created resources to fill these needs • Resulting programs and resources connect job seekers with employers

  4. Canada’s Bio-economy requirements

  5. Labour Market Research This research is the basis of all our programs, download at www.biotalent.ca/reports

  6. Variety of functions needed • Research, Development and Technology – to generate the new ideas and discoveries • Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs - to make sure the products are safe for public use • Intellectual Property – to protect an organization’s innovations • Manufacturing and Distribution – to make products on a large scale and bring them to consumers • Sales, Marketing, Communications and Customer Service – to promote the products to consumers • Human Resources, Finance and Management – to operate and focus the organization

  7. Variety of skills needed Soft skills are very important. Companies are small, you will need to “wear many hats”.

  8. Functions in short supply in the next 3-5 years for bioenergy Source: Generating Opportunity

  9. Challenges finding talent BioTalent Canada resources are helping employers overcome these challenges Source: Generating Opportunity

  10. Recruiting mechanisms Firms with > $1 million Total Gross Revenue: • Newspaper advertising (67.6%) • Internal searches (65.2%) • Corporate websites (60.6%) Source: Splicing the data

  11. Recruiting mechanisms Firms with < $1 million Total Gross Revenue: • Personal contacts & employee referrals (49.4%) • On-campus recruitment (45.8%) • Electronic bulletins , job banks (i.e. The PetriDishTM) & Internet (45.1%) Source: Splicing the data

  12. Biotalent Canada Career Resources

  13. The hub - www.biotalent.ca

  14. Biotechnology Job Titles • Report listing many bio-economy careers

  15. Bio-economy Career Profiles • 51 one page profiles: • "What I do" • "What education and skills do candidates need for this position?“ • "What are the best parts of your job?" • Plus salary ranges

  16. BioCareer Pathways www.biotalent.ca/pathways

  17. Find out the skills needed Skills Profiles - defined by industry • Great for education planning, resume building, professional development • Complete profiles and Summary checklist - www.biotalent.ca/profiles Skills At-a-Glance – based on secondary research - www.biotalent.ca/ataglance

  18. Are you ready? Online Readiness Modules to gauge certain required skills to determine your readiness to work in Canada’s bio-economy: • BioSmarts - Gauge your Critical Thinking Skills • BioDocuments- Gauge your understanding of Document Use • BioLanguage - Gauge your BioWorkplace Language Skills • BioWorkplace- Gauge your understanding of the workplace environment

  19. Are you ready? • BioSynergy - Sharpen your team interactions • Online program to assist with this integration into the workplace • BioSkills Recognition Program • an industry-led program for anyone entering the bio-economy workforce • to have their skills recognized as BioReadyTM and • to be connected with employers in an efficient and reliable fashion through the BioSkill Match TM • currently being piloted Check out www.biotalent.ca/areyouready

  20. Advance your talent Online courses available: • Good Laboratory Practices • Good Manufacturing Practices • Good Clinical Practices

  21. Connecting to employers

  22. BioTalent HeadStart program • project-based, volunteer placements • gives post-secondary students hands-on bio-economy work experience • increases their job-readiness upon graduation • www.biotalent.ca/getaheadstart

  23. See types of positions in the industry • Sign up for Job Alerts • Apply for Jobs • Research employers and what skills they require • Register today at www.petridish.ca

  24. Prepare for the Interview • Updatedand searchable BioTalent HR Tool Kit now available! • Prepare for an interview and to see what to expect when you are hired - www.biotalent.ca/hrtoolkit

  25. Watch for… • AskBioTalent.ca a new web feature and mobile app • “Mobile friendly” website • More Skills Profiles, BioCareer Pathways and Skills At-a-Glance

  26. Stay Connected! • Subscribe to the BioTalent HR Pulse eNewsletter for the latest information • Follow us on: • Visit www.biotalent.ca for other resources

  27. BioTalent Canada Thank you

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