BioTalent Canada Announces 2024 Catalyst Award for Top New Hire

OTTAWA, ON –(COMMUNITYWIRE)– BioTalent Canada proudly announces Trisha Aldovino as the recipient of the 2024 Catalyst Award for Top New Hire. Ms. Aldovino earned this achievement through her transformative contributions to her role at Azura Associates International and the company’s workplace culture. Since its inception in 2015, BioTalent Canada’s Catalyst Award has celebrated outstanding achievements by young talent nationwide.

Azura Associates International Inc., known for its advisory services and sustainable energy projects, hired Ms. Aldovino through BioTalent Canada’s Science Horizons Youth Internship Program. This program receives financial support from the Government of Canada through the federal Department of Environment and Climate Change. Since joining the team, she has significantly enhanced the company culture and public engagement efforts by implementing team-building events, fostering a more connected environment, and leveraging social media channels like YouTube to build brand awareness.

“I started my internship at Azura Associates International Inc. earlier this year with big dreams. I feel that I am starting my career right, and I’m honoured to receive the Catalyst Award, but to me, it’s a symbol of my gratitude to the team for their ongoing support,” says Trisha Aldovino.

Ms. Aldovino’s initiatives to foster a vibrant company culture, lead to increased enthusiasm and camaraderie among team members. She also spearheaded a successful 30-day presentation initiative, improving team communication and innovation.

“Trisha has brought a fresh perspective and positive energy to our team at Azura Associates International Inc. Her storytelling skills have effectively transformed our company’s endeavours into captivating narratives and engaging technical training programs,” says Dave Ellis, Principal Engineer at Azura Associates International.

BioTalent Canada’s Labour Market Research indicates that to sustain the Canadian bio-economy, 65,000 new workers will be needed by 2029. Programs like the Science Horizons Youth Internship Program have been pivotal in addressing this demand by opening up opportunities for talented youth in the sector.

“Our wage subsidies play a crucial role in supporting biotech companies as they expand, innovate, and compete globally,” says Rob Henderson, President and CEO of BioTalent Canada. “This award celebrates the exceptional contributions of bright young minds to employers across the country.”

For more information on how your organization can benefit from BioTalent Canada’s programs, visit https://www.biotalent.ca/programs.

Rob Henderson is available for media inquiries.

About BioTalent Canada:

BioTalent Canada supports the people behind life-changing science. Trusted as the go-to source for labour market intelligence, BioTalent Canada guides bio-economy stakeholders with evidence-based data and industry-driven standards. BioTalent Canada is focused on igniting the industry’s brainpower, bridging the gap between job-ready talent and employers, and ensuring the long-term agility, resiliency, and sustainability of one of Canada’s most vital sectors.

Recently named a Great Place to Work® for 2024 and Best Workplaces in Healthcare for 2023, by Great Place to Work Canada®, as well as being listed as a Best Workplace by HRD Canada for 2024 and a 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Employer by Canadian HR Reporter, BioTalent Canada practices the same industry standards it recommends to stakeholders. These varied distinctions were awarded to BioTalent Canada following a thorough and independent analysis of the organization.

For more information, please visit biotalent.ca.

About Science Horizons Youth Internship Program:

The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program provides wage subsidies to eligible employers across Canada to hire recent university, college and polytechnic graduates for internships in the environmental science, technology, engineering and mathematics sectors. It covers the cost of a participant’s salary by 80% up to a maximum of $25,000. The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program is an Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) program facilitated in part by Biotalent Canada. ECCC is one of the many federal departments, agencies, and Crown Corporations that deliver Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Skills Strategy intiative. The program helps bio-economy and healthcare employers hire the talent they need and help graduates gain skills to secure full-time employment in environmental fields.

In addition to the wage subsidy contribution, employers may be eligible up to a maximum of $5,000 for training, skills development, and/or wrap-around services.

For more information, visit biotalent.ca/ScienceHorizons.

About the Catalyst Award:

Launched in 2015, the Catalyst Award for Top New Hire recognizes the impacts and achievements of young employees who are wage subsidy recipients in Canada’s bio-economy. The award grants a $1,000 prize to the young employee who has contributed most significantly to a Canadian biotechnology organization. It also spotlights employers that give young people opportunities and has previously been awarded to some of the bio-economy’s top young talent.

About Azure Associates International Inc.

Azura Associates provides expert service in bioprocess engineering for both aerobic and anaerobic microbial conversion systems. Our anaerobic digestion practice focuses on food industry wastewater and waste-to-energy applications. We have served municipal source separated organics (SSO), agri-food, on-farm, and market digesters processing food and other organic waste. Our aerobic practice is focused on high-strength industrial wastewater treatment systems.

Contacts

Media contacts:
Siobhan Williams, Vice-President Marketing and Communications
BioTalent Canada
613-235-1402 ext. 229
swilliams@biotalent.ca