About TrainCan

Canadian Food Safety Training Since 2000

TrainCan Inc. is a Canadian-owned food safety training and certification provider serving individuals, businesses, educational institutions, and government organizations across Canada.

Established in early 2000, TrainCan introduced BASICS.fst, a Canadian employee-level food handler training and certification program, followed by ADVANCED.fst, a management-level food safety certification program. These programs were developed to support Canadian foodservice operations and align with Health Canada guidelines, provincial regulations, and CFIA requirements.

In addition to food handler certification, TrainCan offers training programs in Allergen Awareness, HACCP, WHMIS, Respect & Inclusion in the Workplace, Slip, Trip & Fall Prevention, and other workplace safety topics.

From its administrative office in Pickering, Ontario, TrainCan supports learners and organizations through online, virtual, classroom, and corporate training solutions. Since its founding, TrainCan has certified hundreds of thousands of individuals and continues to be a trusted training partner for organizations across the country.

Our History

More Than Two Decades of Food Safety Training

TrainCan's journey began with a vision to provide food safety training programs built specifically for Canadian regulations, workplaces, and learners.

Late 1990s
Work began through Kostuch Media Limited promoting and marketing food handler training programs while exploring the need for a Canadian-focused certification solution.
1999
Development began on two Canadian food safety certification programs: BASICS.fst for employees and ADVANCED.fst for management-level personnel.
2000
TrainCan Inc. was officially established and launched its Canadian food handler certification programs.
2002
Jim Kostuch joined TrainCan as Vice President and CEO, helping guide the continued growth of the organization and its training programs.
Today
TrainCan has certified hundreds of thousands of individuals and continues to provide food safety and workplace training solutions through online, virtual, classroom, and corporate delivery models across Canada.
TrainCan Today

Supporting Organizations Across Canada

Today, TrainCan continues to provide food safety and workplace training solutions for organizations of all sizes, from independent businesses to national brands, educational institutions, and government agencies.

National Reach

TrainCan's training and certification programs are delivered across Canada, supporting learners and organizations from coast to coast.

Industries Served

Foodservice, hospitality, retail grocery, education, government, and other sectors that require food safety and workplace compliance training.

Flexible Training Options

Programs are available through online learning, virtual delivery, classroom instruction, course books, videos, posters, teaching aids, and other learning resources.

Corporate Solutions

Organizations can access branded training portals, centralized reporting tools, learner management features, and scalable training solutions for their teams.

TrainCan's mission remains unchanged: helping organizations create safer workplaces, reduce food safety risks, and protect both employees and customers through practical training and certification programs.