Job Overview:We are seeking a Freelance Junior Inspector based in Vancouver, Canada, to perform port inspections. The role involves witnessing and documenting loading, weighing, and sampling processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and detailed reporting. This is a field role, ideal for professionals with maritime, logistics, or inspection experience.Key Responsibilities:Perform Visual Holds Inspections before loadingWitness and document vessel loading operationsObserve and record sampling processesWitness and document weighing procedures, ensuring accurate scale readingsMaintain detailed, hourly records of all operations using provided templatesProvide real-time updates via WhatsApp reporting groupPrepare detailed inspection reports using provided templatesOptional Tasks:Conduct Draft Surveys (Initial, Final, and Intermediate)Seal holds upon completion of loadingQualifications & Requirements:Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings preciselyAbility to work independently in port environmentsGood communication skills and access to a smartphone for real-time reportingAvailability for on-call assignments based on port schedulesPrior experience in marine cargo inspections, port operations, or quality control is preferredKnowledge of weighing, sampling, and vessel loading procedures would be a plusPreferred Qualifications (for Optional Tasks):Experience conducting Draft Surveys would be a plusFamiliarity with cargo hold sealing procedures is advantageousWhy Join Us?Cotecna is an international company headquartered in Switzerland, specializing in inspection, certification, and testing across multiple sectors. What sets us apart? The perfect balance between our global reach and agility, our customer-focused approach, and a strong commitment to our people-first culture. At Cotecna, we listen, adapt, and deliver with excellence.Be part of a company that values flexibility, innovation, and its employees above all!By joining us, you will benefit from:Flexible contract work with competitive compensationOpportunity to gain experience in maritime and commodities inspectionsWork in Vancouvers key port operations, supporting global tradeWe are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, religion, national origin, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by the British Columbia Human Rights Code and applicable federal laws.By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be collected, used, and stored in accordance with British Columbias Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Your information will only be used for recruitment purposes and will not be shared without your consent.
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Freelance Junior Inspector – Commodities