Christopher Foster

Christopher Foster has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Christopher is currently working at Lactalis Canada as the Plant Director, overseeing the operations of the plant. Prior to this, they worked as the Production Manager at the same company and also served as the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager.

Before joining Lactalis Canada, Christopher worked at Nutrigroupe as the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Coordinator. Christopher also held the position of Food Safety and Quality Assurance Leader at Maple Leaf Foods Inc.

In addition, Christopher has experience in the academic field, having worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant and Senior Honours Project Recipient and Graduate at the University of Waterloo. Christopher also worked as a Junior Project Manager in the field of Microbiology.

Christopher has also contributed to research in the healthcare industry, working as a Top-Performing Research Assistant at the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, where they made significant discoveries in the field of lung fibrosis and emphysema. Christopher also worked as a Research Analyst at the Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change, conducting soil microbial diversity analysis.

Furthermore, Christopher has experience in the non-profit sector, as they worked as a Social Media Strategist at World Accord - International Development Agency.

Earlier in their career, Christopher worked as a Health and Safety Consultant at Real Clean Canada Inc., where they provided expertise on health and safety, conducted microbial testing, and made recommendations for various industries. Christopher also worked as a Professional Automotive Sales Person at Towne Chevrolet.

Overall, Christopher's work experience showcases their expertise in food safety and quality assurance, project management, research analysis, and health and safety consulting.

Christopher Foster holds a Bachelor's Degree in Honors Science with a specialization in Microbiology and a minor in International Development (Business and International Relations) from the University of Waterloo. In addition, they have obtained various certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Implementing SQF Systems, SQF Practitioner, Waste Water Specialist, Safe Foods For Canadians Regulations, HACCP II Certification, Water Treatment and Monitoring, HACCP I Certification, Teaching Assistant Certification, Animal Handling Certification, WHIMIS Certification, and Automotive Certification.