Who will do the work?
I do. Karimont is a personally led practice: the person you speak to does the work. If a project needs another specialist, such as a packaging designer, I'll say so before we start and agree who is responsible for what.
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Working with Karimont
How the work runs, who does it, and how it's charged.
Is the first call free?
A 10-minute call about a general enquiry is free. Calls about specific regulatory needs, audit services or site visits are charged by the hour.
How do you charge?
One-day jobs, such as an internal audit, are charged by the hour. HACCP plans and other GFSI system builds are priced by the project, on their complexity. Ongoing support is a monthly subscription, set by the number of site days you need. Every engagement starts with a written scope and quotation.
Do you visit sites in person?
Yes, within Saskatoon. Audits and walk-throughs are done on site only; label reviews and other document work don't need a visit.
Can audits or walk-throughs be done by video?
No. Seeing the floor is what makes them worth your time and money, so they're always done on site.
When do you return calls?
I return calls in the evening, from about 5:30 pm Saskatchewan time. Otherwise we'll fix a time that suits you by text or email.
Will you sign a confidentiality agreement?
Yes, before you share any documents.
What qualifications do you hold?
HACCP, SQF practitioner and FSSC 22000 internal auditor. I'm also pursuing a PhD.
Do you train staff?
Yes. Training is available for every module and record I put in place.
Can you act as our SQF practitioner or QA lead?
Yes, on a contract basis, as part of ongoing QA support.
Do I need to know which service I need?
No. Describe what's happening, and we'll work out what applies and what a sensible scope looks like.
Do you work outside Canada?
Yes, for label reviews and other document work, which can come from anywhere. My core focus is Canadian requirements: CFIA and the SFCR. US requirements under the FDA are a separate system, and I'll tell you if your project needs a US specialist.
What if my problem needs a whole team?
Then reach out to Nexsure, our team-based brand. When a problem needs a team of experts rather than a single consultant, such as system-wide problems or long-standing issues, Nexsure takes it on.
Do you guarantee certification?
No. Certification is the auditor's decision. I make sure your system meets the standard and that your team can show it.
General information, reviewed 2026-10-28. It isn't legal advice or a determination for your business; what applies depends on your products, activities and markets.
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