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Online Food Safety &
WHMIS Training
in Nova Scotia

Food Safety Academy offers online training for food service and workplace teams across Canada. Enroll today in WHMIS, workplace safety, and food safety supervisor courses — 100% online, self-paced, with instant access and a certificate on completion.

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Nova Scotia

Food Safety & Workplace Training in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia food establishments are governed by the Food Safety Regulations under the Health Protection Act, enforced by environmental health officers across the province. Food Safety Academy provides WHMIS 2015 and federal workplace safety courses available now for Nova Scotia teams — self-paced, online, with instant access.

Food handler certification is launching soon. Our program is being developed to address safe food handling, cross-contamination prevention, and sanitation practices expected in NS food service. We do not claim current government approval or provincial certification until formally recognized.

Whether you work in Halifax, Sydney, Truro, or rural Nova Scotia, you can enroll today in available workplace courses. Food handler enrollment will open when the program launches. Employers may verify certificates for completed courses at app.foodsafetyacademy.ca/verify.

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6+hrs
Total course length
9 Modules
With quizzes
and activities
30 Days
Access period
from enrollment
70%
Minimum score to pass
50-question final exam

Certification Courses

Choose your course.

Select the food handler certification or online safety training Canada-wide that fits your needs. Enroll directly online — instant access after payment, or within 24 h for e-transfer.

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Food Handler Certification
Canadian Food Handler Certification — FOODSAFE Level 1 equivalent, valid in BC and Yukon. Self-paced, 7–8 hours. Complete on any device.

Pricing — CAD / person

Individual$49.95
2 – 5 employees$40.95
6 – 15 employees$34.95
  • Certificate valid 5 years
  • Pass with 70% on the final exam
  • 60-minute final exam
  • Content in 6 languages (EN, FR, ES, ZH, PA, TL)
  • Self-paced — complete on any device
  • Secure video lessons

Course Modules

  1. 1Introduction to Food Safety
  2. 2Basic Food Microbiology and Food Hazards
  3. 3Personal Hygiene and Illness Reporting
  4. 4Time and Temperature Control
  5. 5Safe Food Receiving, Storage and Service
  6. 6Cleaning, Sanitizing and Allergen Management
  7. 7Legal Requirements & Canadian Regulations
  8. 8Foodborne Illness & Contamination
  9. 9Food Safety Plans & HACCP
  10. 10Premises Requirements & Pest Control
  11. 11Serving & Dispensing
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WHMIS 2015 (Updated 2025) — Online GHS Certification
WHMIS 2015 (Canada's GHS-aligned system) with 2025 compliance updates under the Hazardous Products Act. Aligns with WorkSafeBC OHSR section 5.3. Self-paced general education (60–90 minutes) for workers who use or work near hazardous products.

Pricing — CAD / person

Individual$19.95
2 – 5 employees$16.95
6 – 15 employees$13.95
16 – 50 employees$10.95
50+ employeesContact us
  • Certificate valid 5 years
  • Pass with 70% on the final exam
  • 45-minute final exam
  • Content in 6 languages (EN, FR, ES, ZH, PA, TL)
  • Self-paced — complete on any device
  • Secure video lessons

Course Modules

  1. 1What Is WHMIS? (2015 System, 2025 Updates)
  2. 2GHS Hazard Classification (WHMIS 2015, 2025 amendments)
  3. 3Labels — Supplier and Workplace
  4. 4Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  5. 5Safe Handling, PPE, and Emergencies
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Workplace Health & Safety Awareness — Federal Jurisdiction (Canada Labour Code, Part II)
Mandatory training for all workers and employers under federal jurisdiction in Canada. Covers your rights, responsibilities, and obligations under the Canada Labour Code, Part II — including Bill C-65 harassment and violence prevention reforms. Complete in 60–75 minutes from any device.

Pricing — CAD / person

Individual$29.95
2 – 5 employees$24.95
6 – 15 employees$19.95
16 – 50 employees$15.95
50+ employeesContact us
  • Certificate valid 5 years
  • Pass with 70% on the final exam
  • 40-minute final exam
  • Content in 6 languages (EN, FR, ES, ZH, PA, TL)
  • Self-paced — complete on any device
  • Secure video lessons

Course Modules

  1. 1What Is the Canada Labour Code, Part II — and Does It Apply to You?
  2. 2Employer and Worker Obligations
  3. 3The Right to Refuse Dangerous Work — Step by Step
  4. 4Health and Safety Committees and Representatives
  5. 5Reporting, Investigations, and When Things Go Wrong
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Who Is This For

Built for food service
professionals like you.

Whether you work in a restaurant, manage a catering team, or are just starting out in food service, our online food safety training Canada-wide prepares you to handle food safely and meet Canadian regulatory requirements. This food handler certification online is designed for real workplaces.

Restaurants & Cafés

Keep your kitchen compliant and your team confident. Perfect for new hires, kitchen staff, and front-of-house employees who handle food.

Catering & Institutions

Catering companies, school cafeterias, hospital kitchens, and mobile food operators — anyone serving food in bulk needs this certification.

Individual Food Handlers

Starting a new food service job? Get certified online at your own pace, on any device — and carry your certificate wherever your career takes you.

Employers & Businesses

Train your entire team efficiently. Ensure every staff member meets Canadian food safety requirements for health authority inspections.

Food Service Newcomers

New to Canada or the food industry? This course uses clear, practical Canadian food safety language and real-world workplace scenarios.

Renewals & Recertification

Certificate expired? Refresh your knowledge and renew your credentials with our up-to-date food safety certification course, available anytime online.

Dr. Belissa Cochachin Carrera, PhD Food Engineering — Food Safety Academy instructor

Your Instructor

Dr. Belissa
Cochachin Carrera

PhD in Food Engineering · WES-Assessed Credential · Based in Canada

Dr. Cochachin Carrera brings extensive expertise in food safety regulation, standards development, and food science education built over more than a decade of work in regulatory and institutional environments. She has worked as a Food Safety Officer in public health regulatory agencies, as a Food Safety Specialist overseeing large-scale institutional feeding programs serving hundreds of thousands of people daily, and as a university lecturer in food safety and food microbiology at multiple institutions.

From 2012 to 2016, she served as National Coordinator of the Codex Alimentarius Committee on Food Additives, representing her country at international food standards meetings in Geneva and Rome — the same standards that underpin the Canadian food safety framework. Now based in Canada with a WES-assessed credential, she brings that internationally recognized regulatory knowledge directly to Canadian learners.

PhD Food Engineering WHMIS Certified First Aid Codex Alimentarius WES Assessed

How It Works

Certified in three
simple steps.

1

Enroll & Get Access

Start your food safety certification online Canada today. Choose your plan, pay securely by card or e-transfer, and get instant access to all course modules — available on any device.

2

Learn at Your Pace

Work through the modules in sequence, complete interactive activities and module quizzes. Finish in one sitting or spread it across several sessions.

3

Complete & Get Your Certificate

Complete the 50-question final exam with a minimum score of 70%. Your Food Handler Certificate is issued upon successful completion.

FAQ

Common questions.

Yes. Our Food Handler Certification meets the food safety training requirements for food service workers in British Columbia and Yukon Territory.
The course is designed to take 6+ hours of study time. You have 30 days from enrollment to complete it at your own pace.
You can retake the exam after 24 hours. You have a maximum of 3 attempts per enrollment.
Your certificate is issued immediately after passing the exam and available for download from your dashboard. It is also emailed to you automatically.
Yes. Your Food Handler Certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of issue. We'll remind you before it expires.
Yes. Employers and health inspectors can verify any FSA certificate instantly at app.foodsafetyacademy.ca/verify
Yes. We offer volume pricing for teams of 2 or more. Contact us at admin@foodsafetyacademy.ca or visit the For Companies section.
A computer or tablet with a working webcam, stable internet connection (5+ Mbps), and a government-issued photo ID for identity verification.

Contact Us

Ready to enroll?
Start online today.

Create your account at Food Safety Academy to access the full course, complete the training at your own pace, and earn your Food Handler Certificate upon passing the exam.

Location

115 Mallard Way, Whitehorse, Yukon

Group Enrollment

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Verify a Certificate

Employers and health inspectors can instantly verify any Food Safety Academy certificate online.