Benefits of Memberships

Your FPHRC membership will contribute to a healthier bottom line for your organization! Here are a few of the benefits your will receive as a member of FPHRC:

• Discounted up to date Human Resource Solutions and Products. Save money on all products and course fees.

• *NEW* Three (3) FREE Job Postings on the Jobs in Food website- Value of $395!

• *NEW* Exclusive access to the Food & Beverage Industry Intelligence Reports - Members will receive complimentary access to all 9 sector specific reports including meat, dairy, animal food, beverage, grains & oilseeds, bakery & tortilla, fruits & vegetables, sugar & confectionery, and fish & seafood.  Available on our website soon!
  These reports will help Food & Beverage processors forecast and plan for their business and HR needs. The information highlights the latest industry trends, a detailed supply & demand analysis of workers, demographics, wage rates, age breakdown, recruiting practices, impact of newcomers to Canada, college/university enrollment to food programs and much more!

• Networking Opportunities, interact with your industry at no charge! Attend FPHRC events and make important industry contacts! Share best practices, contacts, and the latest industry information.

• Access to a local Regional Representative to assist with your HR planning, information sharing and training needs.
  Your regional rep serves as a liaison between the industry and the council; they are a resource tool that will keep you informed and up to date. 
  Your Rep Informs you about food processing around the world, forecasting and planning, marketing and sales, course announcements, coverage of industry events, all government grants and initiatives, up to date HR issues such as social media, latest news releases, new partnerships, all new programs that provide resources and funding.

• *NEW* Access to a members-only interactive portal with newsletters, AGM minutes, pictures, events calendars, conferences, project updates, informational PowerPoint’s and much more!

• Priority placement for course delivery, validation sessions, focus groups, and input to new industry programs.

• Access to a local Regional Representative to assist with your HR planning, information sharing and training needs. Your regional rep serves as a liaison between the industry and the council; they are a resource tool that will keep you informed and up to date. 
  Your Rep Informs you about food processing around the world, forecasting and planning, marketing and sales, course announcements, coverage of industry events, all government grants and initiatives, up to date HR issues such as social media, latest news releases, new partnerships, all new programs that provide resources and funding.

• Monthly FPHRC newsletters
  

• *NEW* A FPHRC on-line membership directory listing that broadcasts your products and services. You can find the contacts you need in the directory as well. All 2011-2012 members will be able to submit a short (200 character) description to add to their online listing.

• Regular members entitled to become a member of the Board and receive full voting privileges

• The FPHRC Membership Plaque (significant to auditors, buyers and regulatory agencies nationally). Display it proudly!

Take the opportunity to have your voice heard through your FPHRC Membership! We look forward to creating a prosperous relationship with you, please click here to sign up!

MEMBERSHIP DEFINITIONS

Regular Membership

The Regular Membership category shall include any recognized federal or provincial food/beverage processing company, cooperative or trade union representing industry workers that is directly involved in conducting food processing operations.   Regular members are entitled to, become a Member of the Board and receive full voting privileges.

Associate Membership

The Associate Membership category shall include any organization(s) or individual(s), who is not directly involved in conducting food processing operations, but are committed to furthering the objects of the Council. It includes: educational institutions, associations, equipment suppliers, packaging/storage companies, sanitation, students, consultants, research and development, trading and rendering companies)

Associate Members are entitled to participate with non-voting representation at Annual General Meetings and to receive discounts on products, events, and services. In addition, Associate Members may serve as a director of the board in an ex-officio capacity.