Radia Kaouane
Food Safety Technician
About
University education in food technology and food safety, and in microbiology. Extensive experience in the agri-food industry with meat products and non-meat products, including exports to the USA and other countries. Strong knowledge of HACCP and SQF standards. Proficient in the analysis and interpretation of microbiological results.
Experience
Food Safety Technician - Maitre Saladier (Groupe St-Hubert)
(2022-01 - 2026-12)
- Design, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the HACCP and SQF program in accordance with regulatory, normative, and customer requirements
- Ensure the application and effectiveness of HACCP and SQF controls through document reviews, field inspections, and monitoring activities
- Carry out validations and reassessments of the HACCP and SQF program
- Manage quality system documentation and prepare for certification audits
- Conduct internal audits, follow up on corrective/preventive measures, and validate their effectiveness
- Actively participate in resolving quality and food safety issues
- Support and contribute to the smooth execution of traceability and labelling activities
- Prepare and present quality system performance indicators during management reviews
- Respond to corrective action requests issued by the CFIA, customers, or external audits
- Represent the company before regulatory authorities and during certification audits
- Apply continuous improvement tools to reduce non-conformances and ensure compliance with HACCP, SQF, and applicable regulations
Quality Assurance Technician - Maitre Saladier (Groupe St-Hubert)
(2022-01 - 2022-12)
Quality Assurance Technician - Maple Leaf Foods (produits alimentaires Viau) - Laval
(2019-01 - 2022-12)
Quality Assurance Technician - Maple Leaf Foods (Parma) - Laval
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
Quality Assurance Technician (internship) - Viandes Décarie, Division de Colabor / Viandes Lauzon, Division de Colabor - Montréal
(2017-01 - 2017-12)
Reassessment of the HACCP system at Viandes Décarie
Early Childhood Educator - Garderie Univers de la paix - Montréal
(2013-01 - 2015-12)
Biochemistry Laboratory Technician - Laboratoire d'analyse médicale
(2010-01 - 2010-12)
Practical internship in a medical analysis laboratory
Education
Certificate - Food Technology and Food Safety - Université de Montréal (2016-01 - 2017-12)
Bachelor's Degree - Microbiology - Université de Montréal (2011-12)
Vocational Training - Early Childhood Education - Centre Accès Emploi Inc. (2013-01 - 2013-12) Montréal
