Import/Customs Analyst

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.