Upcoming Events
FEBRUARY 15
- Registration Form: https://forms.gle/oGrnLnwXx7DC8WkH6
MARCH 1
- Registration Form: https://forms.gle/c1FBRZXKy96Jb9ty5
THIRD COURSE (date to be determined)
- Registration is not yet open
- To be notified of the third course date, sign up for the Waitlist
WAITLIST:
- Registration Form: https://forms.gle/RxtzPY5YPzfZwJUTA
The waitlist allows you to:
- Wait for available spots on the courses scheduled for February 15/March 1 if you already tried registering but they were full.
- Receive information about the third course date for future registration.
- Submit your information to be notified of any new courses that may be offered in the future.
By joining the waitlist and specifying your reason for registering, you will be able to choose all suitable options from those listed above.
After registering using any of our forms, you will receive an automatic confirmation email with details about the course and possible next steps for you.
The number of spots is limited, so do not delay—register as soon as possible!
This is a great opportunity for anyone working or wanting to work in the food industry. In Ontario, every establishment is required to have at least one certified person on every shift.
Therefore, the certificate enhances your résumé and ensures familiarity with local requirements.
Basic Course Information:
--> Start Time: 9:00 AM
--> Duration: Approximately until 7:00 PM-9:00 PM (depending on participant questions and exam length—please account for possible delays)
- 30-minute lunch break midway through the course
- Two 15-minute breaks for washroom use, etc.
--> Location: Ukrainian Credit Union Limited, 476 Holland Avenue, Ottawa, ON
--> Format:
- Lecture in Ukrainian with a PowerPoint presentation and video materials
- Exam at the end of the course (Slides are in English, but the instructor will present the information in Ukrainian)
--> Exam:
- 50 questions in multiple-choice format in Ukrainian
- Notes are not allowed
- Questions can be asked to the instructor
- Passing score: 75% (35/50)
- Retakes are possible if needed (but usually, everyone passes with flying colors)
Certificate Issuance upon Passing the Exam:
- Digital certificate should arrive by email within 1-2 weeks
or
- Paper certificate copy should arrive by mail within 2-3 weeks
--> What to Bring:
- Pens and notebooks for note-taking (these may be useful)
- Water/tea/drinks
- Comfortable clothing (bring something warm just in case)
- Lunch (IMPORTANT: Bring snacks as there are no conveniently located dining establishments nearby, and the course lasts all day) - A good mood to enjoy this engaging experience
--> Preparation:
No prior preparation is required.
However, you may review the Food Safety Manual containing the main course information (delivered in Ukrainian).
This is a good way to familiarize yourself with key English terms related to food safety.
Source Link: rcdhu.com
CANCELLATION:
- FEBRUARY 15: https://forms.gle/4U2VoPM6nW56pPGi8
- MARCH 1: https://forms.gle/NwpKvDTwLiyxBb9BA
PLEASE notify me as soon as possible if you know you won't be able to attend, so the spot can be offered to someone on the waitlist.
We are extremely grateful to our partners:
- Ukrainian Credit Union Limited for their support and free venue for our courses.
- Ukrainian Canadian Social Services (UCSS) - Ottawa Branch for assistance in organizing, venue search, and providing refreshments.
- Renfrew County and District Health Unit for allowing certification after course completion, providing educational materials, and permitting translation of lectures and exams into Ukrainian.
If you have questions, contact:
ostafiichuk.ua@gmail.com
Please use the subject line: "Course Inquiry"
Lunch by Ukrainian Canadian Social Services - Ottawa Branch
Our Ottawa branch of Ukrainian Canadian Social Services cares deeply about Ukrainians in Canada who need support. They have provided significant assistance in organizing the course, finding a venue, and communicating with participants.
As a course compliment, one representative of this organization, Oksana Kavera, arranged for Canadian Ukrainian Social Services to allocate a budget for course refreshments. During lunch, participants will be offered sandwiches, vegetables, cookies, and tea. Oksana personally prepares sandwiches for everyone.
About the Instructor and the Project:
Olha Ostafiichuk - Public Health Inspector at Renfrew County and District Health Unit.
Part of my job involves delivering free standard Food Safety Courses in English. Course materials and the authority to certify learners are provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health. These courses are part of our ongoing work in Renfrew County.
To offer the course in Ukrainian in Ottawa, I deliver the course in my free time and independently translate the program and materials into Ukrainian.
Renfrew County and District Health Unit authorized me to issue certificates to participants upon passing the exam, which is a significant service from the agency. Similar services where courses are taught in languages other than English/French are not offered by other Health Units.
Thus, the instructor's volunteer work and certification by the Renfrew County and District Health Unit make it possible to take this free Ukrainian-language course in Ottawa.
Thanks to the support of Ukrainian Canadian Social Services and Ukrainian Credit Union, this project became a reality. This is a volunteer project created by Ukrainians for Ukrainians.
Last year, we certified 120 people. We hope this year our course will help many Ukrainians improve their knowledge of food safety, enhance food safety practices by certified workers, introduce them to Canadian food industry requirements, and increase job prospects in the food sector.
We believe this course will serve as a valuable development tool in Canada.
We look forward to seeing you at the course!
Sincerely and Best Wishes,
Olha Ostafiichuk (Instructor, Public Health Inspector)
Glory to Ukraine!
We are excited to announce that registration for Summer Camp "Sunflower" is officially open! To secure your spot, please fill out the Google Form. We look forward to providing a fun and enriching experience for all participants this summer.