As Canada accelerates the commercialization and adoption of digital technologies into the fast-growing health science industry, there is a critical need to create high-value technology jobs and support the development of talent in the technology workforce.
OBIO® is proud to partner with Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] and the Government of Canada to deliver the national Health Science Technology Training for Software and Data Professionals training program. The program will provide focused, digital technology development upskilling to help fast-growing companies access the talent they need to thrive and prosper, while creating new career paths for workers to quickly transition into high-demand roles.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
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Support health science employers developing digital technologies across Canada to better address their talent needs
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Upskill mid-career Canadians, including those from equity-deserving groups, and help them connect with new work opportunities in the rapidly growing health science sector
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Deliver a 14-week demand-driven, employer-led, rapid upskilling and potential-focused training program
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Drive lasting improvements to the upskilling ecosystem by building close collaborations across training providers, employers and other partners
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Design and deliver upskilling programs to shift mindsets around talent development and utilization
Benefits
EMPLOYERS WILL:
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Gain access to upskilled, industry-ready talent to scale their business
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Train their workforce to transition into high-demand technology roles
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Collaborate as partners in program delivery to streamline current hiring and recruitment processes
TALENT PARTICIPANTS WILL:
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Gain an understanding of:
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The health science ecosystem and integration of digital technologies
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A regulated environment and the regulatory frameworks for software development
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Software development life cycle practices relating to health products
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Data management principles and management in health science
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Cybersecurity, blockchain and AI/ML
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Develop technical and professional skills to succeed in digital technology roles in the health science industry
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Benefit from one-on-one mentorship for career development
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Have access to networking opportunities to connect with hiring companies
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Benefit from job placement support in the health science industry
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Have opportunities to develop or sharpen their skills, allowing them to succeed and create value themselves on the job market
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And much more...
Application Process (deadline extended)
For talent participants:
Complete and submit an application by December 15 to join the Health Science Technology Training for Software and Data Professional and to prepare for a career in the heath sciences
