Tania, co-founder of Assured Food Safety Consulting, kickstarting your food safety career | FoodGrads Podcast #89

Tania is the co-founder of Assured Food Safety Consulting Inc. Assured Food Safety Consulting Inc. is a Vancouver, Canada based company. Their mission is to assist  start-up companies in developing and implementing HACCP, aid with audits & certifications, and other food safety protocol. Tania has a Master’s degree in food science and is a proud Centennial College Biotechnology alumni. She has worked in food safety within the government and the food industry. Tania is passionate about giving back to the student community and helping companies improve their food safety.

Episode Timestamps

• [0:00] Introduction
• [2:53] Tanya’s career journey
• [5:39] How Tanya found out about food safety consulting
• [10:34] How food safety consulting works 
• [14:51] Skills needed by a food safety consultant
• [13:05] Food safety regulations and consulting options
• [24:51] Improving communication skills in school and beyond
• [29:30] Overcoming Language barriers
• [31:20] Mentorship and why Tania started to
• [42:18] Skills students are lacking in the workplace

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# 77 –Neha Mehta, Food Safety Quality Assurance Compliance Coordinator/Supervisor at Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

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Canadian Food Innovation Network: CFIN’s Food Innovation Career Hub is a one-stop shop for food professionals, students, and employers. This community is home to anyone interested in a career in food tech or actively seeking talented employees for their food business. The Food Innovator Career Hub lets you search job openings, access original content, and connect with a growing community of food professionals and mentors.

Resources

• Tania’s LinkedIn
• Assured Food Safety
• Tamia’s Email: Taniainfo@assuredfoodsafety.ca

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