On-Call Sampler​/Sampler

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.

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.

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.

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).

• 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

At Cotecna, we:

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