About Us

Welcome to FoodAbility by Food Processing Skills Canada

At Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC), we believe in the power of inclusivity and the untapped potential within every individual. That’s why we’ve launched the FoodAbility program—a groundbreaking initiative designed to create opportunities within the food industry and beyond for individuals of all abilities.

FPSC in action

Second Test Event

2024-08-17

Online Event

Test Event

2025-03-18

1234 Fifth Street, Edmonton AB

FPSC in Action

With Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC), it’s about making certain that Canadians, new immigrants, and temporary foreign workers have the training and confidence to successfully begin an exciting job or advance their career. It is also about ensuring employers and educators have the right resources to nurture talent and create the perfect learning environment.

FPSC operates as a leading innovator across workplace development initiatives within the Food & Beverage industry section and beyond, in order to support Canadians in creating both exceptional career advances, and workplace environments alike.

Check out our initiatives below for more details

FoodAbility
Team

Meet the Team

Our team is not just a group of professionals; it’s a collective of passionate experts committed to making a difference.

Each member brings a wealth of knowledge in areas such as Disability Inclusion (DI), Human Resources, Emotional Intelligence, content developers, and learning engineers who adapt content and provide training solutions. Our expertise in the food industry and beyond anchors these skill sets. But what truly sets our team apart is their lived experience, which adds invaluable depth to our mission.

Jennefer Griffith

Executive Director

Deanna Zenger

National Project Manager

Cristina Osuna

Course Engineer

Celine Pinsent, and DPM

Research & Data Analyst

Pete Bennett

Diversity & Inclusion Specialist

Jason McBride

Inclusion Strategist

Raja Hatoum

EI Development Advisor

Erin Nahrgang

Project Coordinator

Sherri Deveau

HR Inclusion Strategist

Cynthia Perry

East-Coast Outreach Representative

Francine Drisdelle-Mercuri

Bilingual Quebec Representative

Marwan Douleh

Technical Process Manager

News

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Organizations

Organizations We Work With

Creating an inclusive workplace culture isn’t just a box-ticking exercise; it’s a vital component of building a successful, equitable business. By collaborating with disability-serving agencies, together, we can take meaningful strides in fostering inclusivity and diversity that goes beyond mere compliance. Our partnerships are expanding across Canada to include all provinces. FPSC will make the introductions and support you every step of the way!

Get Involved

Are you ready to set the standard? Act now and pave the way for a stronger, more resilient industry.

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Jennefer Griffith

Executive Director

Jennefer has been a leader in skills development and training for the Canadian food and beverage manufacturing sector for over 20 years. As Executive Director of Food Processing Skills Canada, she has led ground breaking initiatives including development of the Canadian Food Processors InstituteTM, FoodSkills LibraryTM and FoodCertTM – resources that support education and career pathways for businesses and people. Recently, Jennefer and her team finalized Canada’s first Learning Recognition Framework for the industry and are in the process of completing national labour market analysis and an accreditation process for colleges, universities and private trainers. Jennefer is passionate about supporting new Canadians, Indigenous People, women and youth in finding rewarding careers. Prior to joining Food Processing Skills Canada, she held roles in government and the non-profit sector.