Work-Integrated Learning Placement
BioReady
Ontario
Funding to hire. Skills to grow.
Finding talent is one of the biggest challenges facing Ontario's biomanufacturing sector.
BioReady Ontario's work-integrated learning (WIL) placements help employers hire and train new talent through paid 8 -16 week placements while strengthening workforce capability and supporting long-term growth.
Participating employers may receive funding to support eligible hires while providing meaningful workplace experience to individuals entering or transitioning into Ontario's biomanufacturing sector.
Participants receive BioReady Ontario's FREE AI and digital skills training, helping employers build workforce readiness and future-focused capability.
Placement details
Placement length: 8 to 16 weeks
Location: Ontario
Format: Paid workplace experience with an Ontario biomanufacturing employer
Training: Included through BioReady Ontario
Placement funding: The funding provides 50% of wages to a maximum of $5,000 for placements up to 16 weeks.
Program deadline: Applications anticipated to remain open until approximately May 2027, subject to available funding and program capacity.
Eligibility criteria: You can find program eligibility criteria here.
Important to know
BioReady Ontario does not match employers with candidates or recruit on behalf of employers.
Participating employers are responsible for:
- Recruiting candidates
- Conducting interviews
- Hiring employees
- Managing day-to-day employment relationships
BioReady Ontario supports eligible placements through funding and training opportunities.
Unlike traditional student-focused progress, BioReady Ontario placements are not limited to current students, allowing employers to access a broader pool of talent.
Why participate?
Address workforce needs today while building capacity for tomorrow
BioReady Ontario's work-integrated learning placements are designed to help employers:
Access
funding to support eligible hires
Expand
workforce capacity
Develop
emerging talent
Support
onboarding and training
Build
AI and digital readiness
Strengthen
long-term recruitment pipelines
Who can participate?
Employers
Ontario biomanufacturing employers seeking to hire and develop talent may be eligible to participate.
Eligible Sectors
- Bio-health
- Bio-industrial
- Agri-bio
- Bio-energy
Eligible Participants
- Recent graduates
- Students (conditions apply)
- Unemployed jobseekers
- Career changers
Eligibility requirements are available here →
Ready to bring new talent to your team?
Get support to hire a student, build capacity and give emerging talent meaningful experience in Ontario’s biomanufacturing sector.
Frequently asked questions
Does BioReady Ontario find employees for employers?
No.
BioReady Ontario is not a recruitment or candidate-matching service. Employers are responsible for sourcing, interviewing and hiring candidates.
Do candidates need to complete training before being hired?
No.
Employers can apply directly to the work-integrated learning program and participants will complete BioReady Ontario training during their placement.
Who can employers hire?
You can find full eligibility criteria here.
Who can apply for funding?
Employers apply for the work-integrated learning program funding associated with an eligible hire.
Is this the same as SWPP?
No.
While both programs support employer hiring, BioReady Ontario is designed specifically for Ontario's biomanufacturing sector and is not restricted to post-secondary students.
What training does the BioReady Ontario work-integrated learning program offer?
BioReady Ontario offers AI and Digital skills training designed for Ontario's biomanufacturing sector. Participants of the BioReady Ontario work-integrated learning program must complete the AI and digital skills training course as part of their placement.
Not in Ontario? Not in biomanufacturing? We have can still help.
Check out our AI Fundamentals for the Bio-economy course.
Have other questions? Reach out to Natty at nmulualem@biotalent.ca.