Our Team as an On-Call Sampler/Inspector!

Are you currently working in the gig economy (Uber, Lyft, delivery) and looking for an easy way to supplement your income with flexible work hours? Cotecna offers a perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and self-motivated On-Call Sampler/Inspector to support our operations in North Vancouver, BC.

About Cotecna:

Cotecna is a multinational leader in testing, inspection, and certification services with a global network spanning 100 offices in 60 countries. Our diverse and multicultural team is our greatest asset, helping clients across industries such as Agriculture, Food Safety, Trade Solutions, Minerals & Metals, and Consumer Goods.

Cotecna Canada, based in Vancouver, plays a key role in supporting trade, ensuring the safety and efficiency of global supply chains. We specialize in on-site supervision, sampling, and quality control for shipments moving through the Port of Vancouver.

What You’ll Do:

As an On-Call Sampler/Inspector, you will:

- Receive on-the-job training to conduct sampling and inspections of bulk cargo.
- Learn and apply official procedures for drawing representative samples from various product lots.
- Work under supervision to assess the condition of manual and automated sampling plants and ensure proper sampling methods.
- Record data about cargo condition, quality, and quantity.
- Assist with the reduction, preparation, and distribution of cargo samples to third-party labs.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas, including sampling plants and related spaces.

What We’re Looking For:

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:




- A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restrictions (required).
- Basic math skills (high school level or higher).
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills—outgoing, trustworthy, and a clear communicator.
- Mechanical aptitude and logical thinking.
- Ability to lift over 40 lbs and navigate various work environments, including climbing ladders, railcars, and ship holds.
- A willingness to obtain a WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Handling) certificate (if not already certified).

Why Work with Cotecna?

- Flexible Hours: Perfect for those with other commitments (such as Uber/Lyft drivers or gig economy workers).
- Competitive Pay: $24.50 per hour.
- Dynamic Work Environment: You’ll be working outdoors and in an industrial setting, with diverse responsibilities.
- Training & Growth: We provide on-the-job training, so you can learn valuable skills and develop professionally.
- Teamwork: Work alongside a supportive and experienced team with room for development.
- Job Type: Part time, On-Call
- Pay: $24.50 per hour
- Work Location: On-site
- Schedule: Priority given to afternoons and weekends, but may include days and night shifts
- Working Hours: Work is dispatched less than 24 hours in advance, depending on shipping schedules.
- Transportation: A car is required to get to the work site.
- Additional Pay: Overtime pay

Please note: You must be legally authorized to work in Canada ; we are unable to sponsor work visas.

Flexible language requirement: French not required

Cotecna Values:

At Cotecna, we:

- Act with PASSION
- CARE about people
- Take ACCOUNTABILITY for our actions
- COMMUNICATE openly
- Make it HAPPEN

📌 On-Call Sampler/Sampler (Vancouver)
🏢 Cotecna
📍 Vancouver