Cargo Sampler

**COMPANY INFORMATION**

Cotecna is a multinational, multicultural company with a global network of 100 offices in 60 countries. We work across regions, cultures, roles, and disciplines and our people are definitely Cotecna’s greatest asset.

**Cotecna Canada Inc.** is a leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services. We offer solutions to facilitate trade and make supply chain safer and more efficient for our clients. A large part of our business is providing on site supervision, sampling, and quality control for shippers and receivers of cargos that ship product through the
**Port of Vancouver.**

Cotecna Canada is currently looking for an enthusiastic, bright, reliable, and self-motivated
**on-call Sampler/Inspector** to assist in sampling and inspecting duties.

We thank you for your interest; however, only qualified applicants that COMPLETE both skill tests will be contacted. Please note that a valid Class 5 B.C. driver's license with no restrictions is essential for this position - no exceptions.

**DUTIES**

The work is performed on site in North Vancouver, BC on behalf of Cotecna Inspection Inc. The incumbent is responsible for transportation to and from the work site in North Vancouver.

The work involves on the job training in one or more of the following inspection functions and or sampling activities:

- Studies and reviews the official standards, regulations, manuals, and other instructional materials regarding sampling specific cargos.
- Receives on the job training in the correct methods for drawing representative sample from lots of product.
- Under supervision, inspects the general condition of the automated sampling plant used in obtaining representative samples
- Under supervision, records on standard forms, information as to kind, quality, and condition of cargo loaded to the vessels and or received into the terminal storage shed (piles)
- Under supervision, samples the cargo loaded to the vessel and aids in the reduction, preparation, and distribution of the samples to third party laboratories
- Assists in the cleaning of the sampling areas, sampling plant and related work areas

**KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION**
- The ability to learn the official procedures and methods for bulk cargo sampling
- Basic math skills are used in the process of regular duties - a minimum High school graduation or greater education is required
- Possesses a valid class 5 BC driver’s license
- Possesses the ability to work together as team and by one’s self
- Has excellent interpersonal skills, is outgoing and trustworthy
- Possesses the ability to think logically and is mechanically inclined.
- The applicant should have or be willing to obtain a WHIMS (workplace hazardous materials handling certificate) certificate

**SUPERVISORY CONTROLS**
- The employee will work with the oversight of a lead hand who will provide detailed and specific instructions on the methods to be used in each phase of the work.
- The employee works in strict adherence to instructions given. Assistance is readily available while work is being performed and the employee may consult the supervisor when necessary
- The work is closely reviewed, being checked while in progress and on completion for adherence to prescribed methods and procedures for proficiency and accuracy.

**COMPLEXITY**
- Assignments deal with a variety of products, procedures, and equipment. The work and scope of duties will vary according to the nature of the assignment (e.g., sampling product from trains vs. product to a vessel)
- The volume and speed of loading operations determines the amount of work and the variation of the procedures required.
- The employee must adhere to the appropriate methods depending on the nature of each assignment

**SCOPE AND EFFECT**
- The work consists of performing specific functions and procedures in obtaining representative samples used in determining the quantity, general condition, and grade of cargo. The work of the sampler affects the accuracy and reliability of the final determinations and certificates issued by the company. Since commodities are traded based on quantity, and quality the sampler’s work affects the financial interests of buyers, sellers, shippers, receivers or any other persons or groups having an economic interest in the product.

**PERSONAL CONTACTS**
- In addition to working with fellow employees and management, the work includes communication with terminal employees, customer employees and representatives, other inspection agencies, and similar firms.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**
- Phases of the work require moderate to considerable physical demands. Obtaining samples may involve climbing stairways, access ladders, climbing railcars and stockpiles, and climbing into and out of ships holds. Ability to lift sample buckets and samples in excess of 40 lbs.

**WORK ENVIROMENT**
- The work involves regular and recurring work at all hours of the day or night. The work duties are perfor