OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BioTalent Canada today announced a new partnership with executive search firm, Lock Search Group, to address talent recruitment challenges facing companies in Canada’s biotechnology sector.
According to BioTalent Canada’s labour market report, Sequencing the Data, over 50% of Canadian biotechnology companies are experiencing a shortage of skilled labour, with over 26% citing “competition for qualified candidates” as a significant challenge. Furthermore, over 22% struggle to find talent quickly enough.
Supporting its mandate to ensure that the Canadian biotechnology industry has access to job-ready people, BioTalent Canada partners with industry stakeholders, multiple levels of government, and corporations like Lock Search Group, to alleviate the industry’s shortage of skilled labour and connect talent with job opportunities.
“We bring 30 years of talent search expertise within the life sciences and biotech industry,” said Ed Mead, Healthcare Recruitment Consultant at Lock Search Group. “We are plugged into the talent pool and have the market expertise to advise our clients on what it takes to be competitive in attracting skilled talent.”
“Professional senior-recruitment is a critical part of any organization’s HR strategy,” said Rob Henderson, President and CEO of BioTalent Canada. “Rapid recruitment of senior and executive staff is vital for rapid-growing biotech companies. We are pleased to promote a company with the reputation and resources of Lock Search Group to help ease our industry’s staffing challenges.”
BioTalent Canada has implemented several projects to tap into strategic talent pools like women, youth and newcomers. It recently announced the successful placement of 165 new graduates at over 67 biotechnology companies across Canada in 2015. The partnership with Lock Search Group is a continuation of BioTalent Canada’s efforts to reduce skills shortage within the industry.
As a partner of BioTalent Canada, Lock Search Group joins one of Canada’s largest national biotechnology networks, comprised of over 30 national, provincial and private sector partners. BioTalent Canada’s other partners include Innovative Medicines Canada, BIOTECanada, MEDEC, Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA), Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) and Porter Airlines. This network gives partners a direct channel and exposure to thousands of employers and job seekers.
About Lock Search Group
Formed in 1983, Lock Search Group is
a privately owned company providing exceptional recruiting services to
exceptional clients. Lock Search Group has been a leader in executive
search for the life sciences and biotech industry for over 30 years.
With 10 offices across Canada and search capabilities worldwide our
experienced consultants are proficient in recruiting exceptional talent
including senior management, manufacturing, laboratory and logistics. To
learn more, please visit locksearchgroup.com.
About BioTalent Canada
BioTalent Canada is the HR partner of
Canada’s bio-economy. As an HR expert and national non-profit
organization, BioTalent Canada focuses on building partnerships and
skills for Canada’s bio-economy to ensure the industry has access to
job-ready people. Through projects, research, and product development,
BioTalent Canada connects employers with job seekers, delivers human
resource information, and skills development tools so the industry can
focus on strengthening Canada’s biotech business. For more information,
please visit biotalent.ca.
