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Below are the categories of membership, annual dues and eligibility criteria for each category.
Please note that the CIFST Membership year is January 1 to December 31. Beginning in April, new memberships are pro-rated for the balance of the year.
Annual fees listed in each membership category are in Canadian funds and exclusive of applicable tax.
Basic CIFST membership fees include membership in the nearest CIFST Section OR as a Member-at-Large.
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP RATES!
You are eligible for Corporate Membership rates if there are three (3) or more individuals employed by the same company to join or renew as CIFST members. For more information about Corporate Membership Rates, please see the details to the right.
PROFESSIONAL - $215.25
Individuals working professionally in the food sector in industry, government and academia.
Specifically, CIFST By-laws prescribe that:
A Professional Member shall be, (1) a person actively engaged in Food Science and Technology for a period of two years and holding a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a field of science, or (2) a person holding a Master’s degree or Doctoral degree in a field of science, or (3) a person who has a minimum of seven years experience in Food Science and Technology and holds a responsible position therein, or (4) a person not actively engaged in Food Science and Technology but who, in the opinion of the committee so designated, qualifies by virtue of past experience and /or specialised training.
CORPORATE (see below for rates)
All members in the corporate membership receive all membership benefits, both locally and nationally. New individuals can be added to your Corporate Membership at any time during the year. Their membership expiration date becomes that of the corporate membership. Corporate Memberships can be transferred should employees leave the company.
Renewal dues for a corporate membership (a company with 3 or more) are invoiced as a group and sent to the company’s primary member. The dues amount shown on the invoice is based on the total members within the company. Individual dues amounts are not listed on the invoice since the deep discount involved with the 3rd and additional members is not valid should your company fall below the minimum requirement of 3 members. Rates for any given individual may change if there are reductions in the number of members within a company.
| CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP MATRIX (based on a minimum of three members from the same company) |
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| Regular Rate | Discounted Rate | Savings | ||
| 1st Member | $215.25 | $215.25 | ||
| 2nd Member | $215.25 | $215.25 | ||
| 3rd Member | $215.25 | $165.00 | $50.25 | 23% |
| 4th Member | $215.25 | $155.00 | $60.25 | 28% |
| 5th & Subsequent Member | $215.25 | $145.00 | $70.25 | 33% |
| $1,076.25 | $895.50 | $180.75 | 17% | |
ASSOCIATE - $215.25
Individuals connected to the food industry.
Specifically, CIFST By-laws prescribe that:
An Associate Member shall be a person actively interested in Food Science and Technology but not classified as a Professional Member.
STUDENT - $45.00
Specifically, CIFST By-laws prescribe that:
A Student Member shall be a person in full attendance in courses directed towards a career in Food Science and Technology.
Proof of enrollment with a recognized academic institution is required.
INSTITUTIONAL BULK STUDENT MEMBERSHIP (see below for rates)
Academic Institutions can pay for student memberships in bulk resulting in significant savings on the Student Membership rate. Only students qualify for the bulk rate (i.e. academics cannot be included in the group rate). This typically works out to $15.00/student compared to $43.00 for the standard student membership rate.
Bulk rates are available as follows:
- 50 or less students – $750 bulk rate
- 51 to 100 students – $1,500 bulk rate
- 101 to 300 students – $3,000 bulk rate
The university, as the paying organization, must provide CIFST with a complete list of all students included in their group.
Specifically, CIFST By-laws prescribe that:
A Student Member shall be a person in full attendance in courses directed towards a career in Food Science and Technology.
GRADUATED STUDENT (1st year) - $65.00
Students in their first year immediately following graduation from food science and technology programs at recognized educational institutions.
Must be approved by the CIFST National office.
GRADUATED STUDENT (2nd year) - $108.00
Students in their second year immediately following graduation from food science and technology programs at recognized educational institutions.
Must be reviewed and approved by the CIFST National office.
RETIRED - $92.00
Individuals who have retired from active involvement in the food science and technology fields, but who wish to retain a professional connection with the Institute.
Specifically, CIFST By-laws prescribe that:
Retired Member shall be any Professional Member who has retired from remunerative professional life in the agri-food sector and who has been a member of the Institute for at least ten years. Certification of qualifying membership will be verified by the Executive Director.