Welcome to Food Processing Skills Canada's professional program for New Canadians and International Learners

Start here to access proven skills training that will prepare you for career success in Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry.

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12 Nationally Recognized Certificates

Certificates provided to learners and an official transcript that can be shared with Canadian employers.

$10,000 Value

Access for one full year to 20 proven online courses with a value of $10,000.

Professional Job Coaching

Connect with coaches for successful transition into a job with a Canadian employers.

In-Demand Training for Success

A training curriculum designed to give you the skills Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry employers are looking for.

Level 1:

Employability Skills

Level 1:
Employability Skills

Introduces terminology commonly used in the food manufacturing industry, and addresses integration into the Canadian workforce. Cultural behaviors and diversity in the workplace are also key topics, contributing towards general employability and everyday life skills. Participants will become familiarized with foundational concepts used throughout the remainder of the training. Participants will be equipped with knowledge of the industry and the work environment.
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Level 2:

Foundational Skills

Level 2:
Foundational Skills

Incorporates ‘entry level’ topics and develops the concepts learned in the first level. Before working in a food plant, workers would typically receive on-site training on beginner food safety topics such as sanitation, food spoilage, and allergens. Given the workplace environment, knowledge of industrial safety practices are also very important. Level 2 covers all the essential industry- specific topics required for immediate employment in an entry level position.
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Level 3:

Technical Skills

Level 3:
Technical Skills

More advanced, covering more complex subject areas – this level is ideal for management type positions. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of food safety principles and their overall impact on the food safety management system. Courses delve into auditing practices & procedures and the governing rules and regulations in Canada. It is recommended that participants have an educational background in the sciences or similar fields.
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The Food Safety Readiness Program provides individuals with the skills, resources, and knowledge to successfully and confidently being a career in Canada's food and beverage manufacturing industry — an industry located in urban and rural regions across the country that employs more than 300,000 people.

What to expect from the program

Once you have registered in the Food Safety Readiness program, you will receive training in Canadian cultural norms, employability, and the day-to-day workplace environment, in addition to food safety practices, rules, and regulations.

This online program offers 22 self-paced courses across three progressive levels which are based on the Canadian Learning and Recognition Framework. On completion, learners receive 12 Canadian-recognized certificates and formal transcripts that can be shared with prospective employers and added to your resume. 

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Career Pathways

Transferable Skills

The food and beverage manufacturing industry offers a huge variety of jobs and career paths for individuals in production and office roles. Many of the skills required are also transferrable and the industry welcomes individuals that already have skills from other sectors and professions. If you would like a career in Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry, we have an opportunity for you. 

  • Warehouse Worker
  • Chef
  • Veterinarian
  • Chemist
  • Computer Science

Industry at a Glance

The food and beverage manufacturing industry, which is composed of 11 subsectors such as meat & poultry, bakery and dairy processing, is a key economic driver of the Canadian economy and the leading manufacturing sector employer. As a global leader in food and beverage manufacturing, Canada prides itself on high quality, safe food.

Employer
Benefits

If you are an employer in Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry this program is also for you. Become a member to gain access to recent graduates of the Food Safety Readiness Program that are trained and ready to start a position at your business.