Role overview

Who We Are

BioTalent Canada is the HR partner for Canada’s bio-economy, working at the intersection of people, science, and workforce development. Through a dynamic national network of employers, academic institutions, associations, and service providers, we strengthen skills, connect job-ready talent to industry, and help employers build thriving workforces that fuel Canada’s bioeconomy.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work since 2019 and a 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Employer by Canadian HR Reporter since 2023. BioTalent Canada has also been named a Best Workplace in Healthcare for 2023 and 2026, and an Employer of Choice for 2025 by Canadian HR Reporter. These recognitions reflect the culture we have built together and the standards we strive to model for the sector we serve. In our most recent employee engagement survey, 100% of our team agreed with the statement, “I feel welcome and include in BioTalent Canada’s culture.”

Being a recognized workplace is an accolade that we work together as a team to uphold. We are looking for team members who are prepared to contribute to and thrive within a best-in-class workplace culture that is collaborative, inclusive, curious, high-performing and committed to leading by example.

Our Purpose & Values

We believe Canada’s bioeconomy is people-focused, a career of choice, and a key driver of economic growth. Our work is grounded in our values of diversity and inclusion, collaboration, science, transparency, and leadership that fuel our curiosity for data-driven results to achieve impactful outcomes.

What We Do

We conduct labour market research, deliver employer supports, and develop talent connection tools that help organizations hire with confidence and enable bio-economy professionals to build strong careers. We are connection-creators and relationship-builders, and we thrive on opening doors and creating opportunities for the groups we serve.

Our team is the key to our success. We are a high-performing, values-driven group who care deeply about our work and just as much about how we work together. Alongside our commitment to impact, you will find a genuine joie-de-vivre, a positive sense of humour, innovative approaches, diverse perspectives, community-mindedness, and a shared pride of delivering meaningful work.

About The Role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Manager, Product and Technology, is responsible for leading the development, evolution, and continuous improvement of BioTalent Canada’s products, systems, and technology-enabled services. This role will lead the evolution of existing products while identifying and delivering new solutions that respond to the needs of Canada’s bio-economy.

The Manager, Product and Technology, plays a key role in connecting strategy to execution. Working across teams and with external partners, this role will design, build, launch, and improve products and processes. This position also manages the Technology Integration team, providing clear direction, support, and accountability for delivery.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

What You’ll Do

Lead product ownership and lifecycle management, including identifying needs, testing, launch, refinement, and scaling of products and services
Refine and scale existing products, and develop new products and services in collaboration with internal teams and external parties, aligning with industry needs
Own and optimize existing workflows, systems, and products, including managing requests, recommending priorities, and driving continuous improvement plans
Coordinate cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, ensuring alignment, clear timelines, and successful delivery across departments
Assess technology debt and recommend practical actions where existing systems and processes create operational risk, weaken user experience or constrain future product and AI-enabled solutions
Identify opportunities to enhance systems, processes, and user experiences, with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and impact
Lead the implementation and application of AI solutions, including identifying use cases, supporting adoption, and ensuring responsible and effective integration
Manage and develop the Technology Integration team, providing coaching, direction, and support to enable high performance and growth
Determine which products, systems and technology abilities should be developed internally and where external specialized expertise is required
Develop and manage a network of technology and platform partners that can be engaged to support product development
Act as an informed internal product and technology lead when working with external consultants and vendors, including sourcing, onboarding, and managing relationships to support product delivery and technical capabilities
Contribute to organizational planning, providing insights into future product opportunities, trends, and areas for improvement

What We’re Looking For

A leadership style that is affable, inclusive and clear with the ability to build trust, support strong performance and contribute positively to our high-quality culture
Demonstrated alignment with our corporate values of diversity and inclusion, collaboration, science, transparency, and leadership, to fuel curiosity for data-driven results to achieve impactful outcomes
Proven track record managing products across the full lifecycle, from concept and development to launch, scaling, and continuous improvement
Experience working with products or services related to education, workforce development, data, or AI-enabled solutions
Strong understanding of user experience (UX) and customer journey design, with the ability to translate needs into practical solutions
Ability to connect day-to-day execution to long-term organizational goals
Strong technical foundation (e.g., software development, systems integration, data or platform management), with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical specialists
Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing, coaching and developing team members
Experience orchestrating delivery through external consultants, suppliers, or vendors, including procurement and relationship management, ensuring solutions meet product and user needs
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with external partners
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive work forward in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Demonstrated interest and aptitude in artificial intelligence (AI), with a commitment to continuously expanding knowledge and applying emerging AI tools and practices to enhance organizational efficiency, decision-making, and innovation
5-7 years of progressive product or ecosystem management experience, including 2-3 years in a management capacity
Post-Secondary education in a relevant discipline such as business, technology, computer science or engineering, information systems, or equivalent experience

Our Work Environment

BioTalent Canada offers a hybrid, collaborative work environment, with regular in-person connection from our Ottawa office. This role requires a minimum of two days per week onsite. We also bring our team together twice a year for in-person gatherings, reinforcing our strong culture of collaboration, learning, and connection.

Highlights of our Total Rewards Package

A starting base salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 based on skills, experience, and role alignment and determined though our structured recruitment and evaluation process.
Time off for life outside of work: 20 vacation days (to start), 12 paid personal days, your birthday off, and 2 paid volunteer days.
Well-being & financial security: Health Care Spending Account, prescription drug coverage, wellness benefits, and employer matched contributions to a Group Retirement Savings Plan.
Support For Life Events: Parental leave top-up program, RESP contribution, and Canadian citizenship fee reimbursement.
Growth & flexibility: Professional development opportunities and flexible working hours.

Equal Opportunity

BioTalent Canada is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our impact and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know or contact our People & Culture team at people.culture@biotalent.ca

Application Process

We kindly ask that all applications to be submitted directly to the application link provided no later than August 6th at 12pm. Due to high volume of interest during recruitment, we are not able to respond to individual emails or messages about job postings. If your profile aligns with what we are looking for, you will be contacted directly to advance in the next stages of our process which may include the following:

A preliminary call to explore your interest and alignment
2-3 interviews with the hiring panel, in person and virtually
Written assessment directly related to the role at BioTalent Canada
Reference checks and background checks

All applications are reviewed by members of our team, with all hiring decisions being made by people. As the world of work evolves, AI tools may be used to support aspects of the recruitment process, such as planning, messaging, and administration.