Dawn Kjarsgaard, Quality Assurance Manager
MORE INFODawn's path began with a degree in Sciences. Experience in various food processing companies trained her for the job she has now. She has also studied Quality Assurance practises as part of her journey.
This job requires continual upgrading of skills and information to keep pace with technological, biological and health and safety advances.
In general, a degree or college diploma in a related field such as food science, environmental studies, chemistry or health and safety is usually required. Some companies may accept people with work experience in a similar field with in-house training on their specific quality assurance issues.
Experience in working with people is essential for almost every type of management position and is something only gained on the job as you work your way up the ladder.