Remote Compliance CCR - Regina SK

Company Description

Near North Customs Brokers provides tailored customs brokerage in Canada and the United States with access to every cross-border service you need to thrive in today’s everchanging global trade world.

Our promise to provide the best service in the industry is built on three pillars: People, Expertise, and Technology. It’s why our clients have chosen us as their trusted customs broker and global trade advisor for over 30 years.

Job Description

  • Pre and live Classification at 96% accuracy and timeliness of the customers’ products within their system following their pre-class processes.
  • Overall familiarity with assigned clients import programs including products, special customs details, and other government agency compliance requirements.
  • Ad-hoc projects as determined with customer to support overall compliance effectiveness.
  • Collaboration with other Near North teams to ensure seamless delivery and compliance of the customer’s products imported to Canada
  • Responsiveness to client’s requests and support required as per agreed timelines.
  • Support other departments with compliance related questions in a timely fashion.
  • Make sure monthly files are ready confirmed with CBSA within the current cycle
  • Add missing parts to import shipment.
  • Make sure that all the files are coded properly with required OGD and SIMA requirements.
  • Make sure to the best of your abilities that your assigned accounts are always compliant.
  • Responsible for waivers in conjunction with both importing and compliance department.
  • Manage exception reports daily.
  • Our offices are in Barrie, Mississauga, Saskatchewan, Sault Ste. Marie and Vancouver.

*Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

  • You have 4 to 6 or more years of experience within the industry and customs house brokerage.
  • Minimum CCS, CTCS, Licensed Canadian Customs Broker is preferred, but no required.
  • An intimate understanding of the Customs Act, DMEMORANDUM, Canadian Free Trade
  • agreements and Customs Tariff Act which addresses the responsibilities of a Customs broker.
  • Basic understanding and accurate coding of the following: Special Import Measures Act,
  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Natural Resources Canada, Transport Canada and Excise Tax
  • Act.
  • A basic understanding of processing through SWI, ACROSS and CADEX.
  • A full understanding of international Couriers traffic and transportation.
  • A basic familiarity with INCOTERMS.
  • You have a good working knowledge of MS Office product.

Additional Information

  • Comprehensive Benefits Program
  • Profit-Sharing Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
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