Customs Compliance Specialist

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$60,000–$65,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 4 days per week
Seniority: Not Applicable
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Research tariff classifications, maintain product records, review customs transactions, and advise clients on origin, valuation, marking, temporary imports, and trade benefits. Conduct compliance reviews and support customs verifications, corrections, refund and drawback claims, and training for clients and colleagues.

Job details

Greater Toronto Area | Hybrid Job ID 10669 Company Description Our client is a highly respected international logistics organization with a strong Canadian presence and a long history of helping businesses move goods with accuracy, care, and confidence. Global Reach, Local Accountability This is an organization with the scale, systems, and service depth to support complex supply chains across multiple modes of transportation. At the same time, its Canadian operations remain close enough to the customer to make practical decisions, solve problems quickly, and build long-term relationships. Logistics With Standards The company places a strong emphasis on quality, compliance, safety, and dependable service. Customers rely on them not simply to move freight, but to protect timelines, manage complexity, and keep business moving when transportation challenges arise. A Place to Contribute and Develop For an experienced customs professional, this is an opportunity to join a stable, established organization where accurate advice and sound judgment matter. The role offers scope to strengthen clients’ compliance practices, resolve technical customs questions and continue developing your expertise. Compensation The salary range is $60,000 to $65,000*. The package also includes An RRSP/DPSP program with company matching. Paid vacation and sick days. Ongoing professional development and opportunities for growth. *The stated compensation range reflects the full scope of the role as currently structured and is provided in accordance with pay transparency requirements. Offers are determined based on relevant experience, demonstrated skills, internal equity, and alignment with the role’s requirements. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates who fully meet all requirements and qualifications outlined in this posting and the official job description. The Opportunity A tariff decision can affect more than an individual shipment. It can shape how an importer handles an entire range of products. This permanent, full-time position offers work across transaction reviews, client advisory assignments and customs verification. You will help importers establish sound compliance records, resolve technical questions and correct issues when they arise. The role is open to candidates in the Greater Toronto Area or in Windsor. The weekday schedule includes four days onsite and one day working remotely. Position Description You will apply customs rules to the practical questions clients and operations colleagues encounter. Researching tariff classifications and maintaining product records that support consistent treatment of imported goods. Reviewing customs transactions before submission and helping address release questions involving other government requirements or special import provisions. Advising on origin, customs value, marking and temporary import requirements. Assessing whether goods qualify for free trade benefits and checking the supporting certificates. Conducting client compliance reviews and assisting with customs authority verifications and follow-up work. Preparing corrections, refund claims and duty drawback claims. Explaining technical requirements to clients and colleagues, including through training sessions. The work calls for defensible decisions and clear explanations. A client should understand both your recommendation and what they need to do next. Experience At least three years of relevant experience in customs coordination, tariff analysis, customs compliance or closely related work. Qualifications You will need working knowledge of Canadian customs requirements, including valuation, GST/HST treatment, temporary imports, special import measures and requirements administered by other government agencies. Strong candidates can research an unfamiliar issue, assess the evidence and reach a practical conclusion. Accuracy matters, as does the ability to explain technical findings clearly in spoken and written English. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. The ability to organize competing assignments and meet firm deadlines. Independent follow-through and sound judgment when resolving problems. A responsive approach to client service, including when a time-sensitive issue needs attention. Education A high school diploma and CCS designation are required. A CTCS designation or relevant professional licence would be an asset. Additional Information Date Posted October 5, 2026 Job Type Hybrid, Permanent, Full-Time Industries Customs Brokerage Job Categories Logistics/Distribution/Warehousing Manages Others No Required Travel No Relocation Assistance No Keywords , Learn More About the Recruiter Syeda Saher, SHRM-CP Syeda brings a wealth of recruiting experience to the forefront, skillfully navigating the intricacies of talent acquisition across diverse industries and functions. Her unwavering commitment to excellence infuses a personal touch into every engagement, while identifying talent that not only fits the role but also seamlessly integrates into the cultural fabric, becoming an integral part of the organization’s success story. How to Apply Please click on the “Apply” button located elsewhere on this job posting (preferred) or email your resume to [email protected] Existing Vacancy This is a critical role within the organization and, following the recruitment and selection process, the selected candidate should expect to receive an offer promptly. Use of Artificial Intelligence We do NOT use artificial intelligence to screen, rank, or select candidates. The merits of every single application will be judged by a human. AI may be used to craft correspondence or write a job posting, but never in the decision-making as to candidate suitability. About Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is an Executive Search/Recruiting Firm with an impressive domestic presence and strong international reach. We opened our doors in 1977 and have grown to be one of the most successful employment agencies in Canada. We house a team of top-notch consultants, each acting as a subject matter expert in their chosen field. As a result, we provide professional recruiting services to clients and candidates in a variety of industries. This expansive breadth of experience allows us, as a firm, to satisfy all of your hiring/employment needs. Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. We consider all qualified individuals for client introduction and employment opportunities without regard to characteristics protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If you require accommodation, please advise your Stoakley-Stewart recruitment consultant and we will work with you to meet your individual accessibility needs. 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Requirements

Candidates need at least three years of relevant customs experience, a high school diploma, and a CCS designation, along with working knowledge of Canadian customs requirements. They must demonstrate strong research, analytical, communication, Excel, organizational, client-service, and problem-solving skills; a CTCS designation or relevant professional licence is an asset.