加中食品協(xié)會

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加中食品協(xié)會

Voice for Chinese & Canadian food industry & Prof.

CCAFIP is a non-profit organization registered in the province of Ontario.

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, 2004 in Toronto. The Board of Directors are :

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 Toronto Food Starters program in Toronto. The proposed dates are July 7 or 14. For details, please contact jianliu828[ta]aol.com.

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 Scarborough 115 Commander Blvd. The event was hosted by Konnie Wang. over 15 people attended the session. The team exercised and networked after the game. 

Food Safety and HACCP Training by Global Training Technology Transfer on March 10, 2016, Sunday, 10:00 am � 12: pm. Location: 43A Lesmill Road, Toronto, ON M3B 2T8 Contact Carol: phone: 416-640-4067; E-mail: ccofah[ta]gmail.com

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 Markham on November 1, 2015. Over 20 old and new freinds joined us. The event kicked off by Jian Liu and Di Wang welcoming all members, then all the attedants introduced their backgrounds, areas of business and career interests including hobbies. Dr. Yao also donated CLA-80 Ethera Health products to the attendants. The association is planning 4 events in 2016: February 20 will be a Badminton event. Hosted by Konnie Wang. May will be hosted by William Tang. August will be hosted by Alfred Yu. October will be apple picking and hosted by Sunny Liu.>

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 North York. Both were pot luck parties and members brought in all kinds of foods either cooked themselves, or bought from the supermarket, some developers even testing their favorite recipes and checking the new market. The sessions were affected by the snow storms in the winter and hot weather in the summer, however, the passion from members were very obvious. The recommendation was to have more frequest social and networking sessions in 2013 and 2014 open to others.

2_2014) 加中食品協(xié)會于12月3日在海上海餐館舉辦了2011年度圣誕聚會。正所謂賓客至多倫多來，不亦樂乎。老朋友，新面孔齊聚一堂；不認(rèn)識的互相介紹，不禁感嘆世界之小，個體之間總有這樣那樣的聯(lián)系；熟悉的分享這段時間以來工作生活的變化。本次聚會，QA，QC行業(yè)人員居主，也不乏R&D，包裝等。大家交流各行業(yè)的信息，無形中也拓寬了對加拿大食品行業(yè)了解的知識面。調(diào)侃之際，時間流逝, 大家余興未盡，部分人員繼而玩起桌球，同時進(jìn)行深入的探討：自己職業(yè)發(fā)展的規(guī)劃，對新會員的建議等，整個活動于晚6時結(jié)束。

CCAFIP is planning a Christmas Gathering and networking session at 4675 Steeles Ave E., Unit 1R1 and 1R2 (High Shaghai Restraurant) on Dec 3, 2011 from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. If interested, RSVP please inform Jian Liu at jianliu828[ta]yahoo.ca.

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)加中食品協(xié)會(CCAFIP)于2011年6月4日1:30PM~6:30PM在位于sheppard Ave. E 和HWY404的Condo活動室內(nèi)舉辦了2011年度夏季聚會。該次聚會以品嘗與會人員的廚藝為開端，在這樣一個輕松愉快的氛圍內(nèi)，老成員敘敘舊，新成員熟絡(luò)起來，大家贊不絕口對方的拿手好菜。 短暫的食物熱身后，大家圍坐一堂，Mr. Jian Liu 介紹了本次聚會的主旨，希望所有成員都能暢所欲言，提出對加中食品專業(yè)協(xié)會的期望、建議、調(diào)整今年及以后發(fā)展的方向。根據(jù)目前登陸的新移民人數(shù)不斷減少的趨勢，由以往的幫助新移民就業(yè)為主逐漸擴(kuò)展幫助剛?cè)肼毣蛘邉側(cè)腴T的專業(yè)人士提高專業(yè)技能。所有成員逐一介紹自己的經(jīng)歷，專業(yè)背景，對中加食品協(xié)會的看法和建議。根據(jù)各自的領(lǐng)域和建議，形成以下會議紀(jì)要綱要： 4.        加中食品協(xié)會在近期內(nèi)將建立LINKED-IN群組，會員可以互相分享各自的人脈，同時也擴(kuò)大協(xié)會的社會影響力； 2.  加中食品協(xié)會的網(wǎng)站會不斷更新，并預(yù)建立一個論壇，所有成員可以發(fā)表各自感興趣的話題，工作中的困難，分享自己的經(jīng)驗(yàn)，提供建議等； 3. 與會的新成員們都一致希望協(xié)會能擴(kuò)大社會影響，幫助更多的職場新人，幫助大家盡早找到這個�家�，因此，協(xié)會組織部分會員，進(jìn)行市場及會員制推廣； 4.        基于加拿大市場對食品生產(chǎn)、包裝設(shè)備的需求及中國制造的設(shè)備在加拿大市場的應(yīng)用程度，如何提高中國制造的設(shè)備的推廣應(yīng)用和售后服務(wù)是協(xié)會以后思考的一個方向； 5.    協(xié)會資深的工程人員將組織活動，分享職場經(jīng)驗(yàn)和擴(kuò)大社交圈子； 6.          尋找有關(guān)微菌食品生產(chǎn)的相關(guān)資源； 7. 由于從事食品質(zhì)量保證/控制的人員占據(jù)一定比例，部分人員從事BRC認(rèn)證，協(xié)會籌劃內(nèi)部分享BRC實(shí)踐和知識； 本會根據(jù)與會人員的專業(yè)背景劃分了活動小組，分為食品質(zhì)量保證/控制小組，工程和生產(chǎn)小組，市場推廣小組，網(wǎng)站建設(shè)等，初步預(yù)定下次會議于2011年9月召開。各個活動小組在此期間單獨(dú)活動，并于下次會議匯報(bào)活動進(jìn)程。

2)a) Job opportunities in Toronto for Maintenance and production supervisors, for large food companies. Please reply ASAP (June 17)

If interested in finding out the details, please e-mail jianliu828[ta]yahoo.ca.

3) 2010年華人投資加拿大農(nóng)場，食品產(chǎn)業(yè)講座, 會議時間： 2010年 4月29日，星期四， 9 Am --4 Pm 講座地點(diǎn): Ontario Investment & Trade Centre, 35th Floor, 250 Yonge St. Toronto (near the Eaton Centre) Canada-China Agriculture and Food Development Exchange Centre Mail Address: 1300 Garth Street, P.O. Box 79009. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L9C 5V0

3) CCAFIP hosted a spring seminar at old CPAC office (4168 Finch Ave East, Ground Floor, Scarborough) on January 23, 2010 from 1 pm to 4:30 pm.

食品工業(yè)：食品安全與機(jī)遇 �加中食品協(xié)會專題講座

加中食品協(xié)會(CCAFIP)聯(lián)袂加拿大中國專業(yè)人士協(xié)會(CPAC)于2010年1月23日下午在CPAC會議室隆重推出食品工業(yè)的相關(guān)信息及就業(yè)機(jī)遇的專題講座���。該講座除CCAFIP協(xié)會成員外還邀請食品行業(yè)內(nèi)雇主，培訓(xùn)，獵頭等專業(yè)人士給予精彩的專題講演。

首先，CCAFIP協(xié)會副會長Di Wang女士致開幕詞，歡迎所有的發(fā)言人和出席者參加本次講座，并介紹了本次講座的主要內(nèi)容。

CCAFIP協(xié)會會長Jian Liu先生就食品生產(chǎn)的新興技術(shù)和工藝做以介紹，闡明在全球經(jīng)濟(jì)形勢普遍不景氣的大局下，食品行業(yè)依舊蓬勃發(fā)展，充滿生機(jī)。

加拿大農(nóng)業(yè)注冊專家趙有明先生以幽默詼諧的方式介紹了加拿大地廣物博，農(nóng)業(yè)和農(nóng)場發(fā)展的前景，并以數(shù)據(jù)圖表的方式闡明農(nóng)業(yè)，農(nóng)產(chǎn)品發(fā)展的多重機(jī)遇。

在食品加工領(lǐng)域擁有豐富經(jīng)驗(yàn)的Venkatesh Ramachandran先生介紹了良好操作規(guī)范（GMP）和食品安全，通過GMP的六個方面確保食品加工的安全。

來自全球知名獵頭公司Hays的Preeti Dayal女士和Anthony McCormack先生以自身的招募經(jīng)驗(yàn)介紹了面試的實(shí)用技巧。

Culinary Destinations International Inc.董事長兼Guelph Food Technology Centre副主席 Keith Chen先生介紹了食品安全和食品工業(yè)的發(fā)展趨勢及公司的歷史和發(fā)展的前景。

來自Ontario College of Technology的Sean Tan先生為想進(jìn)入食品行業(yè)和想在食品行業(yè)進(jìn)一步發(fā)展的人士提供了進(jìn)修的平臺。

最后，由CCAFIP副會長Lee Yao博士主持的提問和自由交談時間將整場講座推向高潮。大家就目前食品行業(yè)的就業(yè)前景，就業(yè)機(jī)會，求職技巧，培訓(xùn)和行業(yè)轉(zhuǎn)換等紛紛提出自己的問題。如何探求潛藏的就業(yè)市場，如何使自己的簡歷從眾多求職者中脫穎而出，獵頭公司和雇主如何篩選簡歷等，所有的小組成員給出很多中肯、實(shí)用的答復(fù)和建議：確保簡歷沒有語法和拼寫錯誤，以2～3頁的簡歷有效的概述自己的經(jīng)歷等。針對出席者不同的需求，行業(yè)背景和經(jīng)驗(yàn)，小組成員提供了盡可能的信息和現(xiàn)有的就業(yè)機(jī)會，使來參加講座的觀眾滿意而歸。

CCAFIP不定期舉辦各種講座和講習(xí)班，將關(guān)心和身在食品行業(yè)內(nèi)的人員，不僅是華人集聚在一起,交流各種行業(yè)信息，就業(yè)信息，為大家提供了一個良好的平臺去結(jié)交食品行業(yè)內(nèi)的人員并了解行業(yè)的發(fā)展趨勢。

加中食品協(xié)會(CCAFIP)成立于2004年8月28日，是安大略省注冊的非盈利機(jī)構(gòu)，主要服務(wù)于來自中國的從事與食品行業(yè)相關(guān)的科學(xué)，技術(shù)，加工及市場或?qū)κ称饭�業(yè)感興趣的專業(yè)移民。CCAFIP致力于支持并協(xié)助所有會員以實(shí)現(xiàn)其協(xié)會宗旨：服務(wù)，共享，支持，成長。CCAFIP目前主要活動：

1)      舉辦講習(xí)班，就人際關(guān)系網(wǎng)建立，就業(yè)技巧提高，工作現(xiàn)狀分析，職業(yè)發(fā)展規(guī)劃等提供專業(yè)指導(dǎo)。

2)      舉辦專題研討會，分享行業(yè)知識，新興技術(shù)，現(xiàn)狀分析，致力于推進(jìn)行業(yè)發(fā)展。

3)      作為專業(yè)和商業(yè)新興理念的孵化中心，為有理想人士提供信息平臺。

4)      推廣食品，營養(yǎng)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 Toronto either did not see a downturn or only mildly due to the impact from their US related business. CCAFIP has discussed these issues with a panel of Food Industry executives and Government officials lately. CCAFIP executives also have worked diligently with Food Industry companies for our CCAFIP members to get Jobs and Openings. Here is the list of jobs available for CCAFIP members to apply immediately.

Toronto Area

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

Canada

G Continuous Improvement Manager at Vancouver $80-85K/yr must speak and write English proficiently.

h Plant Engineer at Edmonton $60-75K/yr.

i Continuous Improvement Manager for a large food and bevergae company in Manitoba over $100 K/yr.

Shanghai, China

j Performance Improvement Manager with a global beverage company RMB$350K/yr.

For details, please write to jianliu828[ta]yahoo.ca.

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) 加中食品協(xié)會 加中食品協(xié)會聯(lián)袂加拿大中國專業(yè)人士協(xié)會隆重推出 全球金融風(fēng)暴下的食品工業(yè)： 機(jī)遇與挑戰(zhàn) May 16, 2009, Saturday. 1:00 pm - 4:30pm CPAC meeting room G18, 4168 Finch Avenue East, Unit PH31 M1S 5H6 1．企業(yè)與個人的成長定位: - Keith Chen, Culinary Destinations International Inc.總裁；Guelph Food Technology Center副主席。 Positioned To Grow Keith Chen, President of Culinary Destinations International Inc., Vice Chair of Guelph Food Technology Center. 2．多倫多食品工業(yè)年增長幅度-14% - Michael Wolfson，多倫多市政經(jīng)濟(jì)委員會食品飲料部 Toronto Food Industry Is Growing at 14% Per Year Michael Wolfson, City of Toronto Economic Council for Food and Beverage Sector 3．食品安全動態(tài) - Michelle Chen, Bento Nova Foods Inc. 質(zhì)量總監(jiān) Food Safety Trend Michelle Chen, Director of Quality for Bento Nova Foods Inc. 4．食品工業(yè)就業(yè)與職業(yè)發(fā)展 - Dr Lee Yao, Global Technology, Training and Trading Inc. 技術(shù)總監(jiān)。 Food Industry Career: Entrance and Growth Dr.Lee Yao, Director of Global Technology, Training and Trading Inc. 5．食品工業(yè)就業(yè)互動：求職技巧交流，職業(yè)機(jī)會信息處理與網(wǎng)絡(luò)建立，質(zhì)量， 安全， 工程及生產(chǎn)相關(guān)的高薪職位特點(diǎn)與介紹，問與答。 Sharing job search and growth opportunity in the industry - managers, directors of quality, engineering, and production from various food industry companies.

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 Canada. b) ON July 17, Jian Liu spoke to Xingdao news reporter and promoting Chinese Food Safety and "Traceability program". http://www.ccue.com/ccp_east/2008-07-17/1216347693d1161188.html. c)Ms Di Wang chaired Sobeyes Canada Sichuan earth quake relief effort.

5)On June 4 and 5, 2008, Jian Liu was invited to present at Guelph Food Technology Center to present Sustainability case studies. Over 100 attenedants from Ontario Food industry attended. Jian also discussed potential corporation between CCAFIP and GFTC with GFTC President and VPs.

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 Canada. It is the right field to focus for jobs and business opportunities.

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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8) China publish Food Safety White Book to clarify Food Safety situations in China and import/export. See =《中國的食品質(zhì)量安全狀況》白皮書(文)" !!!

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 Canada needs many qualified immigrants to grow and evolve with the industry. 中國食品,Chinese Canadian Food Association, Chinese Food, Food safety, Chinese Professionals, Chinese business, Chinese Canadian, Agri-Foods, made in china, Chinese food industry stocks"

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 ...... 中國食品,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 Canada to review the Food Safety program and make recommendations. CCAFIP will support the study by leading the translation of the program, promoting the program in the Chinese community, setting up joint training program for our memebers and community at large. The project is led by Yingying Chen, supported by Jian Liu, Lihu Yao, and Di Wang. More to come.

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 (華咨處) , 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 Toronto, a joint 39 non profit organizations) and gave a speech on Interpersonal Communication skills on Saturday Nov 25 from 2-4 pm. He spoke on general and food industry specific communication and interpersonal skills. He also elaborated Target Selection theory and in practice, which is the latest HR recruiting tool. All attendants enjoyed his speech and quite a few of the attendants are following up with him on special skill trainings to improve both job searching and work place skills.

4)CCAFIP Engineering group and CICS (華咨處) , 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 Kennedy Road. Both CCAFIP and CICS are planning to work together to drive the agenda for International Trained Engineers program. The overall CCAFIP/CICS program will be led by Alfred Yu. The program will consist 3 sections - Mentorship, networking and training for engineering skills including establishing a co-op program for internationally trained engineers.

5)On behalf of CCAFIP, Jian Liu attended Chinese Community support for "Fairness Access to Profession" discussion forum in Toronto. Total 34 professions including engineers, doctors, accountants, and lawyers, etc are currently self governed. It has been very difficult for oversea trained professionals to get license. This bill 124 of Ontario will allow the Ontario government to regulate these professions to ensure a fairness to the licensing process. As a professional engineer, Jian also had discussions with various attendees including CPAC, CICS (華咨處), Shanghai Business Association, Beijing University Alumini, Tsinghua University alumini etc and discussed various means to help new immigrants to land ideal professional jobs in Canada. Several Associations expressed strong interests to jointly host Packaging and Engineering seminar put forth by Jian. Jian also discussed the possibility of having internship (co-op) program in industry for new comers. Ontario Ministry of Immigration and Citizenship Michael Coller and his office are interested in working together to get these opportunities availble for new comers.

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 Canada and China.

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 Canada as an Electro-mechanic. Yonli came to us last year when he received both industrial mechanic and electrician license. He had a background in mechanical engineering in China. He quickly established himself by working as an operator and received both licenses very quickly. We were able to help him in getting his ideal job in Canada very quickly.

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 Canada b)Research programs at AAFC Guelph and Trends in Agri Foods Research. c)Hiring process and website for AAFC research scinetists, post doctoral fellows, graduate students, and technicians. It was well received by the attendees especially those interested in agri-business, research, and graduating students.

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 Canada. For more details or interested in joining next session, please email CCAFIPmentorship[ta]yahoo.ca We are looking for more mentors and mentees.

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 province of Ontario. Steven Lu and 3 other members attended the discussion. Both sides were very impressed on the progress of Food and Agri-business in the chinese community and future opportunities in co-operation. This is the 2nd round table discussion for OMAF (the first one was with native Canadians in early 2005).

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 Canada and Dr. France Cho of University of Toronto.

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 Toronto Economic Council - Food and Beverage Sector introduced the Food and Beverage support, Mr. Tan, principal of QGI college also gave a speech on CCAFIP and future collaborations.

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 Tai Lake campus, enrolment of over 20,000 students, flagship programs in Food Science and Technolgy and other subjects. The CCAFIP executives introduced the CCAFIP programs and Toronto as the largest alumini cluster outside of China (over 40 and growing). Both groups expressed strong interests in future collaboaration and exchange information in various areas.

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 University of Toronto Scarborough campus. His topic is "How to Access Food Industry Careers". He will speak from the perspective of a Food Industry veteran, a professional engineer, and a hiring manager. He will also introduce CCAFIP and her programs along with other Food Industry resources available to attendees. Alfred Yu, Eric Zheng, Jian Pan, Sean Zhang joined Jian Liu on CPAC day. The team answered quite a few questions from attendees. Our audience were very intrested in the following area: a) how to get ideal job in QA. b) how to find jobs in maintenance and get better pay than labor work. c) how to start business in food industry. Our answer is Networking. Be a part of team. Together we can realize our dreams.

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 China to discuss collaboration on HACCP training with China food industry.

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.