Job Title: Senior Trade Compliance Specialist (Licensed Customs Broker)

**Location:**Remote (Canada)

**Department:**Canadian Operations

**Reports to:**Manager, Canadian Operations

**Employment Type:**Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to serve as our lead subject matter expert for all Canadian compliance matters.

Reporting directly to the Manager of Canadian Operations, this senior-level role will take full ownership of the adjustment process, manage all export declarations, and act as the primary consultant for client compliance inquiries. Beyond day-to-day execution, this role serves as an educator, mentor, and strategic advisor to both our internal teams and external partners.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can operate independently, mitigate regulatory risks, and provide strategic guidance to both our operations team and our clients.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ownership of CAD Adjustments & Corrections

-**Total Process Ownership:**Manage the end-to-end adjustment process under CARM, including all Commercial Accounting Declaration (CAD) adjustments, mass adjustments, and voluntary disclosures. -**Root Cause Analysis:**Identify trends in entry errors, implement corrective actions, and provide training to internal teams to reduce future discrepancies. -**Regulatory Filing:**Ensure all CAD corrections and adjustments are filed accurately and within strict CBSA timeframes (both pre- and post-payment due dates).

2. Client Consulting, Education & Engagements

-**Subject Matter Expert (SME):**Serve as the senior compliance lead and primary point of contact for complex client consulting inquiries. -**Specialized Presentations:**Lead client engagements and deliver presentations on specialized compliance topics (e.g., tariff classification, customs valuation, rules of origin, and CARM readiness). -**Content Contribution:**Contribute to the development of Canadian compliance educational content, including hosting or co-hosting future client-facing webinars and writing regulatory updates. -**Audit Management:**Represent the company and assist clients during CBSA compliance verifications and audits.

3. Export Declarations & Controls

-**Export Management:**Oversee and manage Canadian export declarations, ensuring accurate and timely submissions via the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS). -**Permit & License Control:**Navigate and advise on the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA), managing required permits through Global Affairs Canada and other Participating Government Agencies (PGAs).

4. Regulatory Administration & Operations Leadership

-**CARM Portal Leadership:**Lead internal and client-facing initiatives related to the CARM Client Portal (CCP) management and delegated authority workflows. -**Process Optimization:**Continuously evaluate and improve internal compliance workflows. -**Mentorship & Leadership:**Provide expert guidance, mentorship, and support to junior team members and operations staff as the senior compliance authority.

Professional Expectations

• Act as a definitive authority on Canadian customs regulations, working with a high degree of autonomy.

• Drive continuous improvement in compliance accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and educator to their supply chain leadership.

Required Qualifications

-Professional Designation:A valid Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) / Qualified Person designation isrequired. A Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS) designation is highly desired; if not currently obtained, the successful candidate will be expected to work toward and complete this certification. -**Experience:**Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in Canadian customs brokerage and trade compliance. -**Technical Expertise:**Deep, authoritative knowledge of the Customs Act, Customs Tariff, SIMA, and OGD/PGA requirements. -**Adjustment Mastery:**Extensive hands-on experience independently managing CAD adjustments (formerly B2s) and CBSA compliance verifications within the CARM environment. -**Communication Skills:**Exceptional presentation and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to deliver webinars and translate complex regulatory jargon into actionable business advice.

Compensation

-Salary Band:$90,000 – $100,000 CAD (commensurate with experience and qualifications)