Customs Compliance Consultant

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Located in Mississauga, ON

Salary: $75K - $90K (Annual)

• Support Operations release with PGA inquires when necessary.
• Assign proper tariff classifications including end-use provisions of Chapter 99 the Customs Tariff.
• Provide support and solutions to both external and internal clients regarding technical customs regulatory inquires.
• Claim blanket refunds, drawbacks, remissions, rulings.
• Assist clients during CBSA Compliance Verification and post-audit requirements.
• Identify tax recovery opportunities (customs duties, GST, drawbacks, excise tax etc.)
• Perform mock Compliance Verifications audits with clients to identify and reduce possible compliance risks.
• Develop and manage new and existing clients’ commodity databases.
• Ensure compliance with OGD regulations.
• Ensure compliance with SIMA.
• Perform Free Trade certificate reviews for completeness and provide feedback to clients.
• Qualify goods under Free Trade Agreements
• Present training seminars/webinars as required to internal/external customers.
• Advise clients on regulation inquiries such as origin, valuation, marking, temporary imports, Special Import Measures Act
• Identify potential clients for upselling consulting services understanding the needs, challenges, and opportunities within your 
  existing client base as well as targeting new clients who may benefit from additional services.
• Various other duties may be required

• High School Diploma
• Customs Certified Specialist (CCS)
• CTCS – asset
• Professional license - asset
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as Customs Compliance, Customs Specialist, Customs Consulting, related 
  areas.
• Knowledge and familiarity in the related regulatory laws, including OGD requirements, Customs valuation, GST/HST
  application, temporary import regulations, etc.
• Database mining/ manipulation at an advanced level with Excel and pivot tables
• Strong technical knowledge of CBSA, OGD regulations, import/export permits
• Strong Consultative, organizational, problem Solving and decision making skills
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Strong research/analytical skills with high attention to details
• Ability to exercise good judgment to solve problems
• Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills in English
• Well-organized and self-motivated
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, work under pressure and meet deadlines

Location and Work Environment 

• Office environment, not subject to noise or significant hazards
• Some stress related to hard deadlines and multiple and/or conflicting tasks.
• Hybrid – 2 days required to be at the office.

MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT (all machinery needed to complete tasks)

• Computer
• Printer/scanner/photocopier
• General office equipment
• Telephone

Note:

Vacancy Status: This is an active job order currently open for one of our clients in Mississauga. Candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply. We are actively reviewing profiles to fill this position as soon as possible.

AI Disclosure: Our agency utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening, assessment, and categorization of applications to better match candidates with future client needs.

Post-Interview Notification: If you are invited to a formal interview for our talent pool, we will provide you with a status update on your application within 45 days of that interview.