New resume building tool enables biotech professionals to seek
industry-specific jobs
TORONTO, Aug. 6, 2013 /CNW/ - Scotiabank announced a new partnership
today with BioTalent Canada to help newcomers become a part of Canada's
bio-economy through the launch of the Scotiabank StartRight Biotech Resumé Builder.
The creation of this new online tool was funded by Citizenship and
Immigration Canada. It targets immigrant job seekers and helps
internationally educated professionals build a professional,
standardized biotech resumé, to optimize their chances of landing a job
in the Canadian biotechnology industry.
"Scotiabank is excited to partner with BioTalent Canada and help
internationally educated professionals enter the Canadian biotechnology
job market," says Winnie Leong, Vice President of Multicultural Banking
at Scotiabank. "Biotechnology is a growing sector in Canada that's
transforming many of our traditional industries, including
manufacturing and forestry. We're proud to enable talented new
Canadians to contribute to this growth while building strong careers in
their new homes."
For individuals in the biotech industry looking to move to Canada, the Scotiabank StartRight Biotech Resumé Builder is an early step they can take even before they
come to Canada. They can define and highlight their job history, skills
and education in a way that is the industry standard among Canadian
biotech employers.
"As a national organization focused on human resources for Canada's
bio-economy we help create the match," says Rob Henderson, President of
BioTalent Canada. "The Scotiabank StartRight Biotech Resumé Builder goes further. Through this new tool, immigrants
will be better prepared to find work within Canada's diverse and
growing bio-economy."
In addition to bringing their skills into the Canadian bio-economy,
individuals planning to move to Canada can also get a head start on
their financial transition before arriving in the country. The Scotiabank StartRight international account opening program offers individuals from China,
India and Mexico the ability to apply for a bank account and credit
card before leaving their home country. The Scotiabank StartRight also offers specially designed financial solutions for landed
immigrants who have been in Canada up to three years, foreign workers
and international students from around the world.
About the Scotiabank StartRight® Program for Newcomers
Launched in 2008, the Scotiabank StartRight Program for Newcomers was created for Canadian Landed Immigrants from
0-3 years in Canada, International Students and Foreign Workers. The Scotiabank StartRight Program for Newcomers provides the right advice and financial solutions
to help newcomers plan their future in Canada. For more details on the
Scotiabank StartRight Program, please visit www.scotiabank.com/startright.
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is a leading multinational financial services provider and
Canada's most international bank. With more than 83,000 employees,
Scotiabank and its affiliates serve some 19 million customers in more
than 55 countries around the world. Scotiabank offers a broad range of
products and services including personal, commercial, corporate and
investment banking. In December 2012, Scotiabank became the first
Canadian bank to be named Global Bank of the Year and Bank of the Year
in the Americas by The Banker magazine, a Financial Times publication.
With assets of $754 billion (as at April 30, 2013), Scotiabank trades
on the Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information
please visit www.scotiabank.com.
About BioTalent Canada
BioTalent Canada is the HR hub of Canada's bio-economy. A national non-profit
organization, BioTalent Canada connects employers with job seekers,
delivers human resource information and skills development tools to the
bio-economy to ensure the industry has access to job-ready people.
SOURCE: Scotiabank
