Posted 10 months ago
Cargo Observer
@ Cotecna Inspections
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Cotecna Inspections is hiring a freelance automotive technical inspector for a short-term, on-site inspection of an armored Toyota vehicle in Toronto. The work checks compliance with specifications, the B6 CEN 1063 armor standard, and overall vehicle quality, with a written report and photos. Cotecna covers travel and accommodation.
Responsibilities:
- Perform physical inspection of an armored vehicle
- Verify armor components, ballistic glass, steel panels, welding, fit and seals
- Confirm alignment with the inspection checklist
- Review draft ballistic documentation
- Complete written inspection report with photos
Requirements summary:
- Prior technical vehicle inspection training or experience
- Automotive technician or technical inspector background
- Experience with commercial, fleet or armored vehicle inspections
- Familiarity with CEN ballistic standards (preferred)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Quality assurance |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
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Cotecna Inspections
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Full company description
Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer solutions to make supply chains safer and more efficient for our clients. Our trusted network of professionals and certified laboratories provides expertise across five key sectors: agriculture, food safety, metals and minerals, system certification & ESG solutions and consumer products. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, Cotecna started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with over 7,400 employees in more than 180 offices and laboratories across approximately 50 countries.
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- Reported office locations
- Avenue Peschier 41, Plainpalais, Geneva 1206, CH
- Other recorded names
- Cotecna Inspections
- Cotecna
- Specialties
- food testing
- certification
- Inspection services
- Mycotoxin Testing (Aflatoxins
- Ochratoxins
- etc.)
- PFAS Testing
- Microbiological Analysis
- Heavy Metals & Contaminants Analysis
- Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Testing
- Bike & Cycling Product Testing
- Softlines & Hardlines Testing
- Textile & Apparel Inspection
- Electrical & Electronics Product Testing
- Agricultural Commodity Inspection
- Minerals & Metals Inspection
- Consumer Product Testing & Certification
- PFAS Testing
- Verification of Conformity (VoC) Programs
- ESG Compliance Audits & Certification
- Eco-labeling & Green Product Certification
- Environmental Certification Services
- Social Compliance & Certification
- and Governance & Risk Management
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Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer solutions to make supply chains safer and more efficient for our clients. Our trusted network of professionals and certified laboratories provides expertise across five key sectors: agriculture, food safety, metals and minerals, system certification & ESG solutions and consumer products. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, Cotecna…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | International Trade and Development |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Plainpalais, Geneva |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | food testingcertificationInspection servicesMycotoxin Testing (AflatoxinsOchratoxinsetc.)PFAS TestingMicrobiological AnalysisHeavy Metals & Contaminants AnalysisGenetically Modified Organism (GMO) Testing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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About the Role
We are seeking a Freelance Automotive Technical Inspector to conduct an on-site inspection of an armored Toyota vehicle located in Toronto. The inspection will verify compliance with specifications, armor protection level B6 European CEN 1063 standard, and overall vehicle quality, compliance, and other requirements.
Responsibilities
The Freelance Automotive Technical Inspector will be responsible for performing inspections on armored vehicles to ensure they meet specified standards and requirements.
- Perform physical inspection of an armored vehicle
- Use their own report or method normally use for technical inspections (their own reports aligned to client specs)
- Verify armor components, ballistic glass, steel panels, welding, fit, and seals
- Confirm alignment with the provided inspection checklist
- Review draft ballistic documentation and report findings
- Complete written inspection report with photos
Qualifications
- Priortechnical vehicle inspection training/experience
- Automotive Technician, Automotive Technical Inspector, or equivalent professional background
- Experience conducting commercial, industrial, or fleet vehicle inspections
- Experience inspecting modified, reinforced, armored, security, military, or special-purpose vehicles
Required Skills
- Experience with commercial, fleet, modified, or special-purpose vehicle/ car inspections
- Experience with their own report/method for technical vehicle inspection.
- Proficiency with inspection tools, methods, and documentation
- Ability to follow inspection criteria and complete detailed written reports
Preferred Skills
- Prior experience inspecting armored vehicles
- Familiarity with ballistic standards such as CEN
- Experience working with manufacturer-provided inspection checklists
Additional Information
Short-term freelance.
We will cover the travel and accommodation.
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