加中食品协会
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加中食品协会
Voice for Chinese & Canadian food industry & Prof.
CCAFIP is a non-profit organization registered in the
The Association will provide leadership and assistance to Chinese Canadian Professionals and Industries involved in the science, technology, manufacturing and marketing of food. The association will provide assistance to all members to achieve their goals.
The Association was founded on August 28,
Jian Liu, Di Wang, and Lihu Yao.
The Executive officers are:
Jian Liu, Di Wang, Lihu Yao, Yingying Chen.
Current plan of actions for CCAFIP:
1)hold workshops to coach skills on job searching, networking, job profiling, and career development. The associaiton will set up mentorship program.
2)hold seminars to share knowledge, emerging technology and impact assessment, to promote commercilization.
3)act as "incubator" for business and professional ideation to support members on project implementation.
4)act as ambassador of food, nutrition, and health.
CCAFIP Founding Members (in alphabetical order)
Jian Liu, MASc, PEng, PMP
Specialized in Cost Improvement and Project Engineering for Food and Beverage Sectors
Di Wang, MASc, CQE
Specialized in Quality Management and R&D for Food Manufacturing and Retail Sectors
Lihu Yao, PhD
Specialized in SRED Application, Quality Management, and R&D for Food and Beverage Sectors
CCAFIP News Update as of June 10, 2016
New_2016) CCAFIP is planning a tour of City of
On February 27, 2016 CCAFIP Restaurant and Food Service Group visited the Maple Leaf Garden Loblaw's located in Downtown Toronto. The tour was organized by Henry Xin. The group was greeted and enjoyed a presentation by the on store Chef and Nutritionist. The group also tasted cheese, sushi. During the 2 hours tour, the group learned many different food ideas and nutrition.
On Feb 20, 2016, CCAFIP had a badminton event at
Food Safety and HACCP Training by Global Training Technology Transfer on March 10, 2016, Sunday, 10:00 am � 12: pm. Location:
1_2016) CCAFIP 2016 New Year's Celebration Party (Pot Luck) was held at Leslie and 401 area on January 3, 2016 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Over 20 peopel attended. The theme for the event was " ccafip and members in 10 years" /p>
2_2015) CCAFIP executives and members finished an exciting Networking event at Maison Du Japan (www.maisondujapon.ca) of
CCAFIP had successfully completed a 2014 spring festival gathering at The star Walk Buffet on Janaury 29, 2014, a summer gathering on June 30, 2013 at Stouffville. Also a Christmas Gathering and networking session December 29, 2012 at
2_2014) 加中食品协会于
CCAFIP is planning a Christmas Gathering and networking session at
New freinds, new faces, and celebrating the new year! Let's get together and plan our way forward as a group and as a part of our ever-growing Chinese community.
3_2014)加中食品协会(CCAFIP)于
2)a) Job opportunities in
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3) 2010年华人投资加拿大农场，食品产业讲座, 会议时间：
3) CCAFIP hosted a spring seminar at old CPAC office (
食品工业：食品安全与机遇 �加中食品协会专题讲座
加中食品协会(CCAFIP)联袂加拿大中国专业人士协会(CPAC)于2010年1月23日下午在CPAC会议室隆重推出食品工业的相关信息及就业机遇的专题讲座�。该讲座除CCAFIP协会成员外还邀请食品行业内雇主，培训，猎头等专业人士给予精彩的专题讲演。
首先，CCAFIP协会副会长Di Wang女士致开幕词，欢迎所有的发言人和出席者参加本次讲座，并介绍了本次讲座的主要内容。
CCAFIP协会会长Jian Liu先生就食品生产的新兴技术和工艺做以介绍，阐明在全球经济形势普遍不景气的大局下，食品行业依旧蓬勃发展，充满生机。
加拿大农业注册专家赵有明先生以幽默诙谐的方式介绍了加拿大地广物博，农业和农场发展的前景，并以数据图表的方式阐明农业，农产品发展的多重机遇。
在食品加工领域拥有丰富经验的Venkatesh Ramachandran先生介绍了良好操作规范（GMP）和食品安全，通过GMP的六个方面确保食品加工的安全。
来自全球知名猎头公司Hays的Preeti Dayal女士和Anthony McCormack先生以自身的招募经验介绍了面试的实用技巧。
Culinary Destinations International Inc.董事长兼Guelph Food Technology Centre副主席 Keith Chen先生介绍了食品安全和食品工业的发展趋势及公司的历史和发展的前景。
来自Ontario College of Technology的Sean Tan先生为想进入食品行业和想在食品行业进一步发展的人士提供了进修的平台。
最后，由CCAFIP副会长Lee Yao博士主持的提问和自由交谈时间将整场讲座推向高潮。大家就目前食品行业的就业前景，就业机会，求职技巧，培训和行业转换等纷纷提出自己的问题。如何探求潜藏的就业市场，如何使自己的简历从众多求职者中脱颖而出，猎头公司和雇主如何筛选简历等，所有的小组成员给出很多中肯、实用的答复和建议：确保简历没有语法和拼写错误，以2～3页的简历有效的概述自己的经历等。针对出席者不同的需求，行业背景和经验，小组成员提供了尽可能的信息和现有的就业机会，使来参加讲座的观众满意而归。
CCAFIP不定期举办各种讲座和讲习班，将关心和身在食品行业内的人员，不仅是华人集聚在一起,交流各种行业信息，就业信息，为大家提供了一个良好的平台去结交食品行业内的人员并了解行业的发展趋势。
加中食品协会(CCAFIP)成立于2004年8月28日，是安大略省注册的非盈利机构，主要服务于来自中国的从事与食品行业相关的科学，技术，加工及市场或对食品工业感兴趣的专业移民。CCAFIP致力于支持并协助所有会员以实现其协会宗旨：服务，共享，支持，成长。CCAFIP目前主要活动：
1) 举办讲习班，就人际关系网建立，就业技巧提高，工作现状分析，职业发展规划等提供专业指导。
2) 举办专题研讨会，分享行业知识，新兴技术，现状分析，致力于推进行业发展。
3) 作为专业和商业新兴理念的孵化中心，为有理想人士提供信息平台。
4) 推广食品，营养和健康理念。
2)"Food Industry is very close to be the first sector recovered from the recession completely". Most of food industry in
A) Production Supervisor, Maintenance Co-ordinator, and Recptionist for a large Food Processor must speak fluent Mandarin and Cantonese.
B) Assistant to Production Supervisor for a large Food Processor must speak Mandarin and Cantonese.
C) Dairy Plant part-time helper $14.11/hr. English proficiency is required. No agency and you got paid directly
D) Licensed Electrician for a large Pharmaceutical company. Top Pay and good benefit.
E) Facility Engineering Manager for a large Food Processor must speak fluent English.
F) Asian Foods Sales Manager - Tofu & Soy etc. $70-80K/yr must speak mandarin and Cantonese
G Continuous Improvement Manager at
h Plant Engineer at
i Continuous Improvement Manager for a large food and bevergae company in
j Performance Improvement Manager with a global beverage company RMB$350K/yr.
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2)CCAFIP hosted a Q & A session for Food Industry opportunities at Chinese Professional Association Career Day on June 27, 2009. Alfred Yu, Keith Chan, Jian Liu and the speaker Joy Grant answered many questions from attendees. Keith Chan (President and CEO of Culinary Destinations) also announced several opening posisitions with Culinary Destinations. If interested, please contact Keith directly at www.culinarydestinations.com.
A) LINE LEADER OVERALL MANDATE The Production Line Leader is responsible for directing the manufacturing activities for ingredient and spice preparation, product assembly, cooking, freezing and packing, assuring the efficient production and delivery of quality products accomplished in a cost effective manner, while maintaining a clean, safe and motivated work environment. At any given time, the Production Line Leader can be assigned responsibility for one or more production activity areas. KEY FUNCTIONS 1. Optimize, implement and successfully manage production efficiency and quality standards. 2. Manage the day-to-day activities of the manufacturing process to assure that safety and best practices are maximized. 3. Manage the employment and training of production staff. 4. Analyze and implement process flow improvements, to include capabilities for growth.
B) MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN OVERALL MANDATE To perform a wide variety of electrical, plumbing, equipment and general building maintenance and repair functions related to the care and maintenance of CDL buildings and facilities in order to enhance their long term value. KEY FUNCTIONS 1. Maintain superior housekeeping of machines, work areas and plant facilities. 2. Perform preventative and predictive maintenance tasks as scheduled. 3. Repair equipment and facilities as required. 4. Provide safety and environmental stewardship. Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal and Provincial regulations and plant procedures.
C) PLANT SUPERVISOR OVERALL MANDATE The Plant Supervisor is responsible for directing the manufacturing process, assuring the efficient production and delivery of quality products accomplished in a cost effective manner, while maintaining a clean, safe and motivated work environment. The Plant Supervisor will also manage the continuous improvement process through the timely execution of corporate and departmental planned objectives that are in line with current operating procedures. Knowledge of the budgeting process and achieving budget targets are critical success factors. KEY FUNCTIONS 1. Optimize, implement and successfully manage production efficiency and quality standards. 2. Manage the day-to-day activities of the manufacturing process to assure that safety and best practices are maximized. 3. Manage the employment and training of production staff. 4. Analyze and implement process flow improvements, to include capabilities for growth. 5. Develop and oversee implementation and administration of department policies, systems, and procedures. 6. Determines optimum staffing model for the department. 7. Prepare operational analyses for the department.
D) R&D TECHNICAN OVERALL MANDATE: The Product Development Technician is part of an integrated team that includes Operations, Quality Control and Sales & Marketing. This position reports to the QA Manager and the President and supervises the Quality Control Technician. Communication among team members is essential. The primary function of the Product Development Technician is product development. In order to have a well grounded foundation, the Product Development Technician must also have a comprehensive understanding of Culinary Destinations� capabilities, its products and its position in the marketplace. Other supporting areas of responsibilities include: database management, competitor intelligence, industry related issues and customer relations. KEY FUNCTIONS � Conduct ingredient evaluation. � Prepare samples and maintain records and support materials following SR&ED and company requirements. � Conduct internal sensory evaluation. � Support plant trials and final product implementation. � Work with consultant to prepare nutritional information. � Prepare finished product specifications. � Maintain new ingredient and sample inventories. � Evaluate and maintain existing product formulations. � Participate in training for mechanized production in order to understand capabilities for R&D product development.
E) QC TECHNICIAN OVERALL MANDATE: The Quality Control Technician is part of an integrated team that includes Operations, Production and Quality Control. Communication among team members is essential. The Quality Control Technician should possess a thorough knowledge of good manufacturing practices, HACCP and food safety and must possess critical thinking skills to ensure company policies and procedures are upheld. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: Quality Control/Records and Reports Management � Evaluate all incoming ingredients, in processed products and finished products. � Conduct incoming seafood inspection. � Develop and maintain various records and reports for quality control and HACCP program. � Describe and investigate all deviations from standards. � Collect water sample, product samples and environmental swabs for microbial testing. � Collect samples and perform sensory analyses, comparing the daily production with the standards. � Evaluate all products during the shelf life.
2) 加中食品协会 加中食品协会联袂加拿大中国专业人士协会隆重推出 全球金融风暴下的食品工业： 机遇与挑战 May 16, 2009, Saturday. 1:00 pm - 4:30pm CPAC meeting room G18, 4168 Finch Avenue East, Unit PH
2) On Dec 15 and 19, 2008, Dr. Lee Yao and Jian Liu along with several Onatrio Food Industry professionals presented to a Chinese delegation from Food and Drug Inspection and Quality Bureau. The topics were on Canadian and North America Food Safety, HACCP, and GMP practices, regulations, and trends. The officials from the Chinese delegation asked many sharp questions, shared their practices and compared notes on above areas.
3) CCAFIP is preparing a Spring Seminar - Sustainability (Raw and Packaging material yield improvement - challenge of commodity price increase, Energy conservation, Environmental protection, Packaging Footprint Improvement, Water conservation, Waste reduction) in Food Industry. This is a brand new area could provide new immigrants with professional background to start new business or find new jobs. Details to follow.
4) CCAFIP in the local Chinese news: a) Dr. Lihu Yao is one of the steering committee member for SiChuan Earthquake relief committee. One of the achievement is negotiating a minimal matching charge from Canadian International Development Agency and Red Cross
5)On June 4 and 5, 2008, Jian Liu was invited to present at
5) April 5, 2008, CCAFIP had a very successful Session on Food Industry Career forum. Over 40 people attended the session at CPAC conference room.
1:00 PM Opening remark by Di Wang
1:05 PM Food Handler certificate by Yingying Chen
1:25 PM HACCP and Food Safety Auditor by Lihu Yao
1:55 PM Break
2:00 PM Lean Manufacturing and TPM in Food Industry by Alfred Yu
2:30 PM Six Sigma and Productivity in Food Industry by Jian Liu
2:55 PM Q & A
3:10 PM Adjourment
Most of people were interested in the job opportunities in food industry. Several people were also interested in food import and export opportunites. All the speakers shared with attendees on their job search experience and tips on landing ideal jobs. Over all food industry is the number 1 job opportunity in
Several open positions were filled with Bento Noveau company. Currently positions are available for people with both electrical and mechanical certificates to work as Industrial Technician in food companies. Please e-mail jianliu828[ta]aol.com.
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9) On June 10, 2007, CCAFIP hosted "Food and Packaging Engineering Sector Needs You" sessions at CPAC Career day. Five industry leaders, owners, and managers spoke about the industry needs and how you can be successful in the industry. They also discussed their individual experiences in job searching and hiring new immigrants. They conveyed a strong message that the largest industry and employment opportunities in
10)On June 10, 2007, CCAFIP executives also hosted a panel discussion on Industry Trends and Q&A session between the 2 speaking sessions. Together, we need to know your ideas on how the Association can help you to get better jobs. Some solicited ideas including establishing a job bank for both the candidates and enlist companies which have openings, job specific trainings, mentoring, co-op ...... 中国食品,Chinese Canadian Food Association, Chinese Food, Food safety, Chinese Professionals, Chinese business, Chinese Canadian, Agri-Foods, made in china"
11)In 2007, CCAFIP will continue to work with our business partners and members to deliver results on both professional and business growth areas. Current active projects are:
a) work with CPAC/CICS Mentorship program and establish a Co-op program for joint members of CPAC/CICS and CCAFIP. One straw case job position is established, CCAFIP and CPAC/CICS are jointly searching for the right candidates. The candidate will be our first in kind and hopefully we will learn from the experience and land more professional jobs.
The initial findings have pinpointed top 3 areas of opportunities for candidates with Mandanrin as native language to work in Manufacturing environment. We need to ensure verbal and written communictaion skills are developed (100%). We need to pay more attention to social and business skills vs technical skills (100%). We need to have good interview skills (100%).
b)CCAFIP has worked very closely with Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (one of the largest grocer non profit organization) and secured a grant from Agiculture and Agri-Foods Canada. In the program, CCAFIP will act on behalf of the Chinese food industry and grocers in
c) conduct seminars on Engineering and Food Science. Currently we are planning a seminar on i) Hydro-electricity genration from Bio Gas Generation from Food Ingredients/By-product/Waste. The session is to be conducted by a Ontario Green Project leader who just received multi-millian dollar funding from the province. ii) Packaging Engineering positions and what the owners are looking for. The session is to be conducted by several industrial owners. iii) Food Safety and HACCP. The session is to be conducted by CCAFIP executives.
6) CCAFIP Engineering group and CICS (华咨处) , one of the largest non-profit Canadian Immigration, Employment, and Settlement Services provider, are working together to expand the HRDC approved flagship program "Employment,Language and Mentorship Program". CCAFIP will support CICS ELM's Job Shadowing/co-op program. CCAFIP is in the process of placing several candidates with engineering and food science background to the food and related industry.
7) Jian Liu was invited to Woodgreen Community Agency (Chinese Immigrantion Task Force in
4)CCAFIP Engineering group and CICS (华咨处) , one of the largest non-profit Canadian Immigration, Employment, and Settlement Services provider, hosted a Novenmber 18 (2-4 pm) joint seminar on "Engineering in Manufacturing and Packaging". Jian Liu, Alfred Yu, and Eric Zheng led the seminar. Over 40 people packed the meeting room at the LINK center located at Shepperd and
5)On behalf of CCAFIP, Jian Liu attended Chinese Community support for "Fairness Access to Profession" discussion forum in
6)Mr. Tao Jun, President and CEO of Shanghai based ACIC (largest Chinese privately owned Food Inspection company for import/export) visited CCAFIP and discussed various opportunities with CCAFIP executives. Both Mr. Tao and CCAFIP executives agreed to jointly work on several projects to promote Chinese Food quality in both
7)For Food industry and farm owners and managers, if you want to know how to apply for a grant from Ontario Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs for implementing HACCP in your facility, please contact us at ccafip[ta]yahoo.ca
. The grant is up to $29,000. We can help you to improve your company image, implement HACCP and traceability programs, and increase your profit. The deadline is January 1, 2007.
8) On Agriculture and Agri Foods Canada's request, CCAFIP is inviting food industry owners and managers to participate a taskforce for implementing HACCP in Chinese Food sector. If interested, please contact us at ccafip[ta]yahoo.ca
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9) On CPAC's invitation, CCAFIP organized a group of food and packaging company showcased jobs in the industry at CPAC career Day June 11, 2006. Alfred Yu, Richard Jia, and Jian Liu posted these positions and received great feedback from the attendees. Over 1000 people attended this Career day.
10) Congratulations to Mr. Yonli Lin, mentee of our Mentorship program. He just got an offer from Kraft
Do you want to be another Mr. Lin land your ideal job quickly in Food and related industry, please visit us ccafipmentorship[ta]yahoo.ca
The 2nd round of Mentorship program has started to accept registration. For information, please e-mail us.
11)Seven new students and 3 past students graduated from CCAFIP 2nd HACCP training course at Ontario College of Technology, 3660 Midland Ave., 2nd Floor, Suite 202 at Midland and McNicoll (South West corner). For next registration or inquiry, please call 416-332-8727. The official training course aiming to improve our member's integration to Canadian Food Industry (nominal fee) will start in June, 2006.
12) CCAFIP 2006 Winter Workshop - "Food and Packaging Prospects and Opportunities" was successfully held on Feb 18, 2006. Over 50 CCAFIP, CPAC members and guests attended despite the cold and icy weather preventing quite a few out-of-town participants attending. The workshop was chaired by Jian Liu. The three (3) keynotes Speakers gave excellent presentations
Dr. Steven Cui of AAFC gave an outstanding three parts presentation a) Agriculture research programs in
Mr. Paul Zepf gave a very profound talk on Packaging Industry Prospects and Opportunities in the new global era. Paul also introduced new tools being used at packaging industry such as MES, ERP, OEE, Waste reduction, and statistics application. This really opened eyes for people with mechanical and electrical engineering background and interested in packaging field.
Mr. Ron Ng gave a dynamic presentation on Engineering and Maintenance in Food Industry. He used his own example encouraged the attendees to embrace the challenges and proactive in job searching. He also explained the key components what food industry is looking for from an engineer and maintenance technicians.
DR. Lihu Yao gave a short talk on HACCP opportunities and upcoming CCAFIP/QGI training course to be held on March 18, 2006.
Yingying Chen discussed Nutritional Labeling and how can company apply.
Alfred Yu and Eric Zheng explained CCAFIP Mentorship program and solicited more mentors and mentees to our Mentorship program.
Richard Jia and Jian Liu are leading the initiative to form a Packaging Interest group.
In conjuction with food industry, CCAFIP also has up to 15 mechanical and electrical or electro-mechanic positions open for people with mill wrights or electricians licences. The pay is approx. $26-30/hr with excellent benefits at Fortune 500 companies. If interested, please e-mail us your resume at ccafip[ta]yahoo.ca.
The cost was free to all particiapnts. CCAFIP welcome donations, sponsorship, and volunteer help.
13) CCAFIP Mentorship Program had her first joint mentor training session with CPAC on October 1. Six mentors attended (Alfred Yu, Eric Zheng, George Wang, Ying Chen, Di Wang and Jian Liu). We have accepted 2 mentees. Mentees are CCAFIP members who applied for the program and pass the preliminery screen with administrators. Mentors will help them to land ideal jobs quickly in
14) On Nov 29, CCAFIP and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food had a round table discussion on Agriculture and food business in the ethnic communities in the
15) On August 27, CCAFIP Summer Workshop was a big success! Over 100 CCAFIP members and guests attended. The workshop was organized by CCAFIP Scientific Committee consisting of Dr. John Shi of Agriculture
2 Keynote speakers Dr Joseph Yun and Mr. Raymond Tsang gave excellent speeches on their respective fields - NA Dairy industry prospect and Health Canada Healthy product regulations.
Our guests Mr. Zhonghua Xu and Ms Jina Liu from Sino Canada Chinese Entrepreners Association gave speech on the anniversary of CCAFIP. Mr. Michael Wolferson of City of
CCAFIP executives Dr. Lihu Yao provided summary tips from January 22 workshop. Mr. Alfred Yu and Eric Zheng provided details of CCAFIP Mentorship program. Dr. Lihu Yao and Steven Lu introduced CCAFIP/QGI HACCP and Food Safety training. Mr. Jian Liu gave the tips on job interview and career development.
All attendees also enjoyed the mini Job Fair and social activity organized by Dr. John Shi.
This event was reported and the photo of the speakers and organizers were published by the Chinese World Journal on Sept 12, 2005.
16)On June 28, CCAFIP executives Jian Liu, Di Wang, Shawn Zhang and Alumini Lu ZhiJing had a meeting with visiting Southern Yangtze University (Wuxi Light Industry University, China) delegation, Mr. Lou Guadong (Vice Chancellor and General Secretary), Mr. Cai (Dean of School of Business Management), Mr. Gu Zhenbiao (Head of Science and Technolgy Transfer Bureau), and Translator Mr. Wang. The University delegation introduced the major initiatives/changes at the University: relocation to the new
17) On behalf of CCAFIP, Jian Liu is requested by CPAC to give a presentation during the CPAC Career Day on June 12, 2005 at
18) CCAFIP is working with industry sponsors on Chinese Market research for North America Food companies and Canadian Market research for Chinese food Companies. If interested, please send us a note at ccafip[ta]yahoo.ca.
" Career Access to Canadian Food Industry " held on January 22 was very successful. Over 50 members attended despite exceptional winter storm. Career Access to Canadian Food Industry. More >>
Dr Lihu Yao visited
Di Wang, Jian Liu and John Shi were invited to attend The "The Moon Festival Party held by Sino-Cann Entrepreneurs Association" on Sept 26, 2004. CCAFIP had a Table to display our Association in the Party.
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