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Welcome to
Food Processing Skills Canada
As the leading workforce development organization for Canada’s food and beverage industry, Food Processing Skills Canada empowers businesses with highly skilled talent and growth resources. Founded in 2000, we partner with governments, educational institutions, and industry associations to support this vital sector.
The food and beverage industry is a key driver of Canada’s economy, offering diverse and rewarding career opportunities. With a growing demand for skilled individuals, now is the ideal time to explore the training and resources available through Food Processing Skills Canada. Many of our programs are fully funded, making them accessible to businesses of all sizes.
Educate, cultivate and empower an exceptionally skilled workforce. Our Vision.
What We Do
Training Provider
We create and develop training for businesses, industry associations, community organizations and educators that are responsive to industry workforce needs and skill gaps. Visit the Canadian Food Processors Institute to view and download hundreds of available courses.
Deliver Programs
We deliver funded programs for food and beverage businesses that support diversity and inclusion, employee upskilling, and talent attraction. Many of our programs are offered at no cost.
Conduct Insightful Research
We lead and commission analysis on industry trends, career perceptions and labour market information to support businesses, governments and policy makers with informed decision-making.
Implement New Learning Frameworks
We identify gaps and respond with competency models to professionalize the workforce like the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing industry’s first of its kind, globally-recognized Learning and Recognition Framework.
Set Industry Standards
We drive workforce standardization and ease of entry through National Occupational Standards and an Accreditation Strategy to simplify career paths and professional development.
Certify Skills
We develop and administer certifications through FoodCert to provide jobseekers and employees with designations that are industry-recognized and will facilitate professional growth and development.
Consult with Industry and Subject Matter Experts
We listen, learn and respond through nationwide and regional consultations and connect with food and beverage industry subject matter experts to guide the development of new resources and tools.
Develop Resources
We create easy access and navigatable resources such as the Food Skills Library to provide HR and hiring tools and best practices suitable for all sizes and types of food and beverage businesses.
Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry At A Glance
In 2022, Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry was made up of approximately 13,150 establishments contributing $35B to Canada’s GDP and directly employing approximately 300,000 people. About 94% of businesses have less than 100 employees.
In the same year, the value of Canadian food and beverage exports was estimated at $54.3B accounting for 7% of Canada’s total exports. The food and beverage processing industry also generated over $153.6 billion in sales annually, with meat product manufacturing generating more sales than any other subsector.
