Role: Import/Customs Analyst
Location: Kirkland Lake, ON
Duration: 4 months – 6 months
Key Responsibilities
· Hands-on Canadian customs/import compliance experience.
· Strong knowledge of CSA importer requirements and CBSA regulations.
· Experience with customs reporting, reconciliations, and broker coordination.
· Ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up time.
· Please prioritize candidates with direct Canadian customs compliance experience rather than general logistics or shipping backgrounds.
- Coordinate and verify import shipments to ensure compliance with Canadian customs regulations and on-time delivery.
- Review import documentation and apply appropriate HS tariff classifications.
- Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, vendors, and foreign operations to resolve shipment and clearance issues.
- Manage and monitor the customs and ocean freight inboxes, ensuring timely follow-up on shipments and customs releases.
- Review Canadian HS classification inquiries and support customs rulings requests through the CARM portal.
- Request, review, maintain, and process Free Trade Agreement (FTA) certificates.
- Apply for CFIA import permits and support regulatory requirements involving Health Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), and other government agencies.
- Maintain and submit Mercury reporting to ECCC, as required.
- Monitor Class A Precursor Permit shipments and coordinate with vendors, brokers, and regulatory agencies.
- Process CAD corrections and adjustments through applicable systems when required.
- Investigate and resolve customs-related issues, shipment discrepancies, and misdirected shipments.
- Conduct import audits to ensure compliance with customs regulations and company policies.
- Review and maintain customs reporting, including CSA Sweep Reports, 1-Cent Reports, and RSF Reports.
- Create, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Serve as backup support for customs operations and shared team responsibilities.
Qualifications Required
- CCS (Certified Customs Specialist)
- 2+ years of experience in customs, import operations, international trade, or logistics.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian import regulations, customs processes, and tariff classification.
- Experience working with customs brokers, carriers, and government agencies.
- Ability to analyze and resolve customs compliance and shipment-related issues.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
Preferred
- CTCS designation
- Knowledge/experience with CSA (Customs Self Assessment)
- Experience with CARM, CFIA permitting, customs rulings, and Free Trade Agreements.
- Knowledge of customs audits, valuation, origin determination, and customs reporting.
- Experience with SAP and transportation or trade compliance systems.
