Research Institute- McGill University Health Centre General Manager Named New Chair of BioTalent Canada

OTTAWA, Oct. 30, 2014 /CNW/ - François Schubert, General Manager of the Research Institute-McGill University Health Centre was elected Chair of BioTalent Canada's Board of Directors, at the organization's Board meeting, which took place October 16, 2014 in Ottawa. The organization, a non-profit human resource organization for Canada's bio-economy, works with its 35 Corporate Partners and 15 Organizational Member to ensure Canada's biotech businesses have access to the most skilled talent available.

"We're pleased to see an individual of the stature and experience of François Schubert take a leadership role in addressing the skill challenges that face Canada's bio-economy," said Rob Henderson, BioTalent Canada's President & CEO.  "The entire new Board now reflects the new corporate membership of the organization, and the vast array of industrial sectors they represent," he said.

The organization recently adopted new bylaws which changed the focus of the organization.  With 15 new corporate members and a partnership of 35 corporations, including national and provincial industry associations, BioTalent Canada can now reach into the country's largest number of biotech businesses.

"Certainly, our recent success is due not only to the confidence our Members and Partners have placed in us, but also the highly visible and successful programs and projects we have implemented in recent years," said François Schubert, Board Chair. "With their support, it is the intention of the Board to continue to grow and improve in order to address the greatest challenges facing our biotech entrepreneurs: skills and access to capital," he said.

The organization is pleased to announce its Board of Directors for 2014-2015:

François Schubert	General Manager & Coo, Research Institute-mcgill University Health Centre, Montreal, Qc
Norma Biln	Ceo, Augurex Life Sciences Corp., Vancouver, Bc
Reg Joseph	Ceo, Metabolomic Technologies Inc., Edmonton, Ab
Boni Dorish	Manager Of Administration, Finances And Human Resources, Ag-west Bio Inc., Saskatoon, Sk
Donna Husack	Director Of Human Resources, Therapure Biopharma Inc., Misissauga, On
Helen Findlay	Sr. Director, Innovation Projects, Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (obio), Toronto, On
André Guérin	Director, Human Resources, Medtronic Of Canada Ltd., Mississauga, On
George Michaliszyn	President, Geom Biosciences, Ottawa, On
Michael D'amico	Vp Hr & Hr Practice Leader, Stratford Managers Corp., Ottawa, On
Steven Klein	Vp, Business Development, Iricor, Montreal, Qc
Representative	Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA)
Andrea Gilpin	Head Of Country Communications & Director, Corporate Communications, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Montreal, Qc

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 www.biotalent.ca.

SOURCE: BioTalent Canada

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