Food Handlers Course
A Food Handlers Course is required for membership in the Craft Services department of Local 849, but also strongly recommended for anyone working with food on production and required per the appropriate provincial regulations.
The links listed below are direct links to the Maritime Province's lists of approved Food Handlers Courses:
NOVA SCOTIA
NEW BRUNSWICK
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
The courses listed below are courses listed in the above provincial links and Local 849 has approved:
FoodSafetyTraining.ca
Approx. Cost: $30 CAD
Approx. Time to Complete: 6 Hours + Exam
Languages Available: English and exam accommodations for ESL.
Canadian Insitute of Food Safety
Approx. Cost: $100 CAD
Approx. Time to Complete: 8 Hours + 1 Hour Exam
Languages Available: English
TrainCan Basics
Approx. Cost: $55 CAD
Approx. Time to Complete: 6-8 Hours + 1.5 Hour Exam
Languages Available: English & French
Food Safety Market
Approx. Cost: $96 CAD
Approx. Time to Complete: 8 Hours + Exam
Languages Available: English & French