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What do I get with my subscription?
Subscribers gain access to a comprehensive suite of workforce development tools and resources designed specifically for the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
Your subscription includes:
- Six seats (subscriber + 5 additional team members) to the Canadian Food Processors Institute for unlimited access to online training. Additional seats available to annual subscribers at $499 per person. Additional seats available to annual subscribers at $499 per person.
- Full access to the Food Skills Library
- Two complimentary 1-hour advisory consultations, one Human Resources Specialist and one with a Food Safety Expert. expert
- Exclusive access to industry Labour Market Information
- Downloadable workforce tools and resources
- Priority access to funded programs and opportunities
- 20% savings on other applicable FPSC products and services
- 24/7 technical support from the FPSC team
- And more value-added resources to support your workforce growth
Visit our Subscriber Benefits page to explore everything included.
Who is eligible to subscribe?
Subscriptions are available to a wide range of organizations and professionals, including:
- Food and beverage manufacturing businesses
- HR professionals and consultants
- Educators and training providers
- Industry associations and stakeholders
How much does a subscription cost?
An annual subscription costs $1,499 if purchased as a one-time payment for the year or $149 per month for 12 months. The subscription is renewed automatically every year.
Your plan includes 6 seats (subscriber + 5 additional team members). If you are an annual subscriber and need more seats, they can be added at any time for $499 per person per year. You’ll only pay for the remaining portion of your current subscription term, and all users will share the same renewal date.
Are discounts available for businesses with multiple locations?
At this time, discounts are not offered for multiple locations. Each facility requires its own subscription to ensure full access to resources and tools.
Is the subscription only available to Canadian businesses?
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Can I cancel my subscription?
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Do subscribers get support?
How do the expert consultations work?
Your subscription includes advisory consultations with our Human Resources and Food Safety experts (1 hour each). You can easily schedule your sessions at a time that suits you through your subscription dashboard, with the option to book in 30-minute or 1-hour increments.
These consultations are designed to deliver practical, actionable guidance tailored to your needs. Common areas of support include:
- Food safety program development
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) writing
- HR policy design
- Staffing and workforce challenges
If you require additional time beyond the included sessions, extended support can be arranged separately in coordination with the respective consultant.
NOTE: Consultations offered through this platform are for general informational and advisory purposes only. They do not constitute legal, regulatory, or professional compliance advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Recommendations shared during sessions reflect the advisor’s general expertise and experience, not a formal professional engagement. FPSC and its affiliated advisors assume no liability for decisions made on the basis of consultation guidance. Members are encouraged to seek independent legal or regulatory counsel for matters requiring formal professional opinion.