Customs Compliance Specialist

Axxess is a family-owned and international customs broker and freight forwarder that has been serving importing and exporting companies since 1998. The members of our team make a difference thanks to the personalized service they offer to our customers: competence, respect, kindness and a taste for challenge. We are committed to supporting our experts in their careers. We provide you with all the necessary tools so that you can flourish and share your experience with the team! Interested? We are looking for our next Customs Compliance Specialist to join our Compliance and Consulting team in downtown Montreal. Do you have solid expertise in Canadian customs regulations, HS classification, quality control and customs compliance? At Axxess, your expertise will have a direct impact on service quality, risk management and operational efficiency. YOU WILL ENJOY MANY ADVANTAGES SUCH AS: * Telecommuting 2 days a week * Group insurance * RRSP with employer contribution * Employee Assistance Program * 7 personal days in addition to annual vacation * Training supported by Axxess YOUR MAIN TASKS WILL BE TO: * Establish and validate HS classifications for clients’ imported products * Review complex transactions submitted for compliance and quality control, including cases related to anti-dumping duties * Perform internal quality controls as part of the Axxellence program and ensure compliance with quality control criteria such as SIMA, surtaxes and other regulatory requirements * Create and maintain line codes / parts codes in client databases * Maintain and update client databases, including the management of certificates of origin * Participate in customs compliance consulting projects * Ensure compliance with internal processes and Canadian import regulations * Coordinate the collection of information and documentation from clients to support customs operations WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: * Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in customs compliance or a similar role * Strong knowledge of Canadian customs laws and regulations and of HS classification, trade agreements and customs clearance procedures * Experience identifying non-compliance issues and correcting customs transactions * Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint * Ability to analyze complex situations, recognize exceptions, evaluate information and resolve contradictions * Client service and communication skills, with the ability to advise, guide and support clients and internal teams * Autonomy and sound judgment, with the ability to manage several projects at once * Collaborative mindset and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams * Bilingualism in English and French, to communicate with clients and colleagues across Canada ASSETS: * Professional competency certificate for customs brokers * Experience with CARM and/or Descartes * Certified Customs Specialist designation Don’t have all the skills required? Apply anyway! We recognize that experience comes in many different forms and we encourage everyone to apply. To send us your application, please send us your CV via our website or Indeed. We will contact the shortlisted candidates within a maximum of two weeks.

Establish and validate HS classifications and perform internal quality controls to ensure compliance with Canadian import regulations. Provide customs compliance consulting and manage client databases, including certificates of origin and line codes.

Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in customs compliance with strong knowledge of Canadian customs laws and HS classification. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and bilingualism in English and French are required.

• Telecommuting • Group Insurance • RRSP With Employer Contribution • Employee Assistance Program • Personal Days • Annual Vacation • Training

• Customer servicePreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• HS Classification
• Customs Compliance
• Canadian Customs Regulations
• Quality Control
• Risk Management
• Microsoft Office
• Client Service
• Bilingualism
• Analytical Thinking
• Project Management
• Customs Clearance Procedures
• Trade Agreements

• Logistics
• Consulting
• Legal
• Transportation
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week