Become A Member

For more information on membership, please contact Andy Donovan, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at 437-224-1321 or andy@lifesciencesontario.ca

Why Should I Join?

Benefits of LSO Membership

Influence policy and sector priorities

LSO advocates on your behalf and helps strengthen the provincial and federal life sciences agenda through key policy discussions and sector leadership.

Grow your network and build partnerships

LSO connects members with companies, associations, and leaders across the province and beyond through valuable networking and industry events.

Access talent and professional development

LSO events create opportunities to share knowledge, build connections, and engage with talent across the life sciences sector.

Raise your profile and stay informed.

Members gain visibility through marketing and branding opportunities while also receiving exclusive access to sector news and updates.

Benefit from member savings and support

LSO members receive access to discounts, business support services, and programs that help companies grow and commercialize successfully.

Membership Fees

Membership Dues

Note: HST applies to all membership fees

0-5 employees

6-20 employees

21-50 employees

51-300 employees

301+ employees

Core Life Sciences Member

Membership Dues

Note: HST applies to all membership fees

0-5 employees

$550

6-20 employees

$1,100

21-50 employees

$3,000

51-300 employees

$6,000

301+ employees

$15,000

Supporting Life Sciences Member

Membership Dues

Note: HST applies to all membership fees

0-5 employees

$550

6-20 employees

$1,100

21-50 employees

$2,300

51-300 employees

$3,000

301+ employees

$3,600

Institutional Member

Membership Dues

Note: HST applies to all membership fees

$1,300

0-5 employees

6-20 employees

21-50 employees

51-300 employees

301+ employees

Individual Member

Membership Dues

Note: HST applies to all membership fees

$220

0-5 employees

6-20 employees

21-50 employees

51-300 employees

301+ employees

Student Member

Membership Dues

Note: HST applies to all membership fees

$75

0-5 employees

6-20 employees

21-50 employees

51-300 employees

301+ employees

	Core Life Sciences Member	Supporting Life Sciences Member	Institutional Member	Individual Member	Student Member
Marketing and Communications
Listing on LSO website	✔	✔	✔
Free subscription to member-exclusive weekly LSO newsletter	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Promotion of relevant life sciences news via LSO newsletter and social media channels	✔	✔	✔
Promotion of relevant life sciences events via LSO events calendar, newsletter, and social media	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Professional Development and Access to Talent
5 free job postings on The PetriDish, BioTalent Canada’s exclusive online bio-economy job bank	✔	✔	✔
(25% discount on subsequent postings)	✔	✔	✔
Networking and Market Intelligence
Member discounts to all LSO networking and education events	Unlimited	Unlimited	Limit of 2 per event	Limit of 1 per event	Limit of 1 per event
LSO Annual Awards Presentation	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
LSO Monthly Knowledge and Networking Breakfast Forum	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
LSO Annual Golf Tournament	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
LSO Ideas to Action Forum	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Business Support
Travel discounts (discounts on hotels and car rentals)	✔	✔	✔
Bulk price discount on lab supplies, equipment, and chemicals through VWR	✔	✔
Affordable & flexible employee benefits plan, designed for the Canadian bio-economy through BioBenefits	✔	✔
Access to BioTalent’s National Compensation Guide	✔	✔

Notes:

All discounts are intended for LSO members and are non-transferable
Only 2 Individual Members are permitted from a single organization.