Mentorship

Mentorship is a proven strategy to support individuals, especially students, in exploring career opportunities and building professional confidence.

Food and Beverage Ontario is calling on industry leaders and subject matter experts to give of their time and expertise to our student and jobseeker virtual mentorship series.

This exciting initiative is providing a forum for individuals to talk informally and with no pressure on education and career pathways.

We are reaching jobseekers with these learning opportunities through Taste Your Future and Frontline Food Facts and connecting with students thanks to our partners in post-secondary education.

DATES & CAREER FOCUS AREAS

SEPTEMBER 14

SKILLED TRADES

SEPTEMBER 12

SKILLED TRADES

Skilled trades are positions that require a special skill, knowledge or ability which can be obtained at a college, technical school or through specialized training e.g., apprenticeship. In the food and beverage manufacturing industry these include: Maintenance Mechanic, Millwright, Electrician, Plumber and Boiler Operator.

OCTOBER 19

BECOMING AN AUDITOR / FOOD SAFETY

Food safety professionals ensure the quality and safety of food and beverages products. Auditors play an integral role in verifying proper food safety practices are in place and determine if the production environment is safe, in addition to ensuring hazards are properly identified, controlled and eliminated.

NOVEMBER 9

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT / R&D

Food Technologists, Product Developers and R&D professionals are responsible for creating the food and beverage products available in grocery stores and restaurants. These professionals decide how a product tastes, its shelf life, safety regulations and even assist in making the appropriate packaging.

NOVEMBER 16

SUPPLY CHAIN / LOGISTICS / BUYER

Ensuring the grocery shelves are full for consumers requires a team of professionals who plan, organize, and monitor the shipping, receiving, storage and distribution of all items coming from the processors. Buyers are responsible for sourcing raw ingredients, negotiating prices and ensuring processors have what they need to make and package the product.

DECEMBER 7

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

The food and beverage manufacturing industry in Canada employs over 280,000 people at 7,600+ businesses. These businesses achieved $117.8 billion in sales in 2019 which was managed by finance and accounting professionals such as Plant Controllers, Chief Financial Officers, Cost Accountants and Finance Managers.