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Biotechnologist

In this section you’ll find:

• General information on biotechnology in Ontario.
• More specific details about the industry and what skills employers say they are looking for.
• Information about the job market for biotechnologists in Ontario.

Biotechnology Fast Facts:

• Biotechnology is a growing industry in Canada.
• Canada is considered a world leader in the field.
• Small and medium-sized companies with fewer than 50 employees make up 75% of total biotechnology companies in Canada. Studies suggest this is the area where biotechnology is growing.
• Many of these smaller firms are involved in less traditional areas of biotechnology.
• Large, more traditional biotechnology companies—those with 150 or more employees—represent 10% of the industry.
• Many companies are looking for workers who have technological, business and project-management skills.
• Employers want workers with strong communication and writing skills.

What are employers saying ?

• Because almost 3/4 of biotechnology companies are small (49 employees or less), many employers are looking for workers who can wear many “hats” or use many different skills. Employers are especially looking for people who have strong scientific and business expertise.
• Employers surveyed are looking for strong communication and writing skills along with technical skills.

The Job Market

What the research shows about biotechnology and jobs:

• Ontario has the most bio technology-related companies in Canada
• People working in Bio Technology grew by 13% from 2003 to 2005
• Most employees work full time (92 %)

Average Income:

Top Five Regions for Bio Technology in Ontario:

• Toronto—26 %
• Ottawa—18 %
• Kitchener-Waterloo-Barrie—13%
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• Hamilton -Niagara Peninsula 9%
• Windsor-Sarnia-7%

Bio Technology Links:

Biological Technologists and Technicians

BioTalent Canada

Job Futures