Trade Specialist

As a Trade Specialist, your central objective is to ensure full compliance with CBSA regulations. This highly specialized business administration role involves classifying goods using Harmonized System (HS) codes, preparing and managing critical import/export documentation, calculating duties and taxes, and leveraging trade agreements such as CUSMA to optimize shipments. The Trade Specialist ensures smooth cross-border operations and the timely movement of goods, functioning as a vital link between suppliers, internal teams, and customs brokers. Aligning with industry standards, you will prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. The meticulous nature of this work ensures that costly delays, penalties, and supply chain disruptions are avoided. Furthermore, as international trade agreements continue to evolve, the Trade Specialist acts as the frontline defense and strategic advisor, ensuring that all business administration practices remain fully compliant and economically advantageous.

In this Trade Specialist role, you will immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of customs brokerage and consulting. Your business administration skills will be put to the test as you monitor changes in customs laws, tariffs, trade agreements, and government regulations, sharing vital updates internally. A successful Trade Specialist is adept at assessing risks, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions for both routine and complex customs-related matters. You will also support the development and execution of AMR customs compliance processes, metrics, and reporting. By analyzing import reports and in-house customs systems, the Trade Specialist identifies risks, deficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement. The continuous improvement of these processes is a cornerstone of effective business administration. As a Trade Specialist, you will spearhead initiatives that not only ensure adherence to the law but also streamline operational workflows.

While English is the primary language required for this role to effectively interact with international suppliers, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and various professional organizations, bilingualism (English and French) is always considered a strong asset in the Canadian business administration landscape. Excellent communication skills are required to seamlessly interact with all employees, management, executives, and various vendors or subcontractors.

The work environment for this Trade Specialist position is a standard office environment, not subject to noise or significant hazards. However, it does involve some stress related to tight deadlines and multiple or conflicting tasks. As a Trade Specialist immersed in business administration, you will find that this environment nurtures both your analytical capabilities and your strategic foresight.

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Advantages
• Highly competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $95,000 per year.
• Secure a permanent, full-time position in the business administration and customs compliance field.
• Consistent Monday to Friday schedule from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work setup, requiring only 3 days at the office.
• Work in a professional office environment that is not subject to noise or significant hazards.
• Opportunity to work within a specialized Customs Brokerage and Consulting department.

Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with all import/export regulations across regions.
• Manage daily shipment clearance by collaborating with business units and providing guidance to customs brokers.
• Verify import details including product value, P.O. numbers, part numbers, and country of origin, clarifying importer responsibilities.
• Classify products using global systems and confirm HTS codes with the Global Trade Compliance team for complex items.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, internal teams, and customs brokers to ensure smooth, compliant imports and resolve entry issues.
• Handle post-entry requests such as corrections, amendments, and refund claims.
• Oversee CBSA compliance verification, post-audit requirements, and importer responsibilities.
• Monitor changes in customs laws, tariffs, trade agreements, and government regulations, sharing updates internally.
• Assess risks, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions for routine and complex customs-related matters.
• Support the development and execution of AMR customs compliance processes, metrics, and reporting.
• Analyze import reports and in-house customs systems to identify risks, deficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Perform additional duties as required to support cross-border trade compliance..

Qualifications
• Proficient in analyzing regulations and interpreting complex data for process improvement.
• Advanced database mining and manipulation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, FileMaker Pro, and SAP.
• Excellent knowledge of managing Trade Compliance Systems Automation projects and EDI.
• Strong technical knowledge of CBSA, OGD regulations, and import/export permits.
• Ability to deal with multiple complex and sensitive matters simultaneously with high attention to detail.
• Experience working cross-functionally among teams to influence and build strong relationships with business partners.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, work under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
• Competence in using computers, mobile phones, printers, scanners, and general office equipment.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma is strictly required.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience working in Customs Compliance, as a Customs Specialist, in Customs Consulting, or related areas.
• Must possess the Customs Certified Specialist (CCS) designation.
• Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS) designation is considered an asset.
• Holding a Professional license is also considered a strong asset.
• Readiness to handle some stress related to tight deadlines and conflicting tasks.
• Willingness to adhere to the hybrid work schedule with 3 mandatory office days in Mississauga

Summary
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Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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