trade specialist.

Our client is a Logistics company that is looking to add experienced Trade Specialist to their team. This is a Permanent opportunity.

The Trade Specialist is responsible for ensuring full compliance with CBSA regulations. This includes classifying goods using HS codes, preparing and managing import/export documentation, calculating duties and taxes, and leveraging trade agreements such as CUSMA to optimize shipments. The role also ensures smooth cross-border operations and timely movement of goods.

Permanent, Full-Time
Mon –Fri. 9:00am – 5:00pm

If you are interested in this position please contact Ashmeen Khurana.

EMAIL to View email address on randstad.com

Advantages
• Full time hours
• Long Term Opportunity
• Office environment, not subject to noise or significant hazards
• Some stress related to tight deadlines and multiple and/or conflicting tasks
• Hybrid – 3 days required to be at the office.
• Workstation at client office in Downtown Toronto

Responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Main duties and responsibilities, not all tasks)

• Ensure compliance with all import/export regulations across regions.

• Manage daily shipment clearance by collaborating with business units and providing guidance to customs brokers.
• Oversee daily shipment clearance, collaborating with business units and customs brokers.
• Verify import details (product value, P.O. numbers, part numbers, country of origin) and clarify importer responsibilities.
• Classify products using global systems, confirm HTS codes with the Global Trade Compliance team for complex items.
• Communicate with suppliers, internal teams, and customs brokers to ensure smooth, compliant imports and resolve entry issues.
• Handle post-entry requests: 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, and share updates internally.
• Assess risks, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions for both routine and complex customs-related matters.
• Support 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
• Minimum of 5 -7 years of experience working as Customs Compliance, Customs Specialist, Customs Consulting, related areas
• Proficient in analyzing regulations, experience analyzing and interpreting data, and process improvement.
• Database mining/ manipulation at an advanced level with Excel, word, FileMaker Pro ad SAP etc.
• Excellent knowledge of managing Trade Compliance Systems Automation projects and EDI.
• Strong technical knowledge of CBSA, OGD regulations, import/export permits
• Ability to deal with multiple complex and sensitive matters simultaneously with high attention to details
• Experience working cross-functionally among teams and business groups, ability to influence and build strong relationships among business partners.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, work under pressure and meet deadlines

Education:
• High School Diploma
• Customs Certified Specialist (CCS)
• CTCS – asset
• Professional license - asset

Summary
If you are interested in this position please contact Ashmeen Khurana.

EMAIL to View email address on randstad.com

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.

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