Position OverviewFinning Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to join our team. This is a senior‑level, individual‑contributor role for a trade compliance expert who thrives in complexity, operates with independence, and brings both strategic insight and hands‑on execution to customs and global trade matters across Canada and the United States.CompanyFinning CanadaNumber of Openings1Worker TypePermanentWhat We OfferGreat people and place to work with a hybrid work opportunityCareer advancement and training opportunitiesPension and employee stock purchase plans with company contributionsExtensive health perks including group medical and dental benefits, and short‑term and long‑term disability benefitsExpected salary range is between $90,000 to $100,000 annually with an additional incentive compensationWhy Join Finning?At Finning, we operate at scale across borders, products, and regulatory environments—making trade compliance a critical business enabler. In this role, you’ll have:Enterprise‑level impact across multiple business entitiesAutonomy to shape strategy, process, and governanceDirect interaction with CBSA, CBP, brokers, consultants, and OEM partnersOpportunity to mentor and elevate technical capability across the Trade Compliance teamWhat You’ll DoTrade Compliance Leadership & Process Ownership (≈85%)Own and govern all customs compliance processes across Finning entities, ensuring alignment with current CBSA and CBP regulationsAct as the senior technical expert for Canadian and U.S. customs matters, including tariff classification & valuation, origin determination & USMCA qualification, SIMA, surtax, PGAs, export controls, and duty programsIndependently manage high‑complexity HS classification,



including new product introductions, kits and assemblies, tariff shifts, and multi‑program eligibility reviewsProvide strategic guidance on tariff changes, SIMA applicability, valuation adjustments, and regulatory developmentsOwn and govern the USMCA qualification and review process for manufactured and remanufactured productsManage Finning’s CARM account, ensuring compliance, financial security, and system accuracyLead detailed audits of broker entries, classifications, valuations, and origin documentation to identify risks and drive corrective actionServe as Finning’s primary technical contact with CBSA, CBP, customs brokers, Caterpillar, and external advisorsDesign and implement process improvements and compliance frameworks that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and risk mitigationProvide advanced technical mentorship to Trade Compliance Specialists, reducing reliance on management for complex decisionsDuty Recovery & Cost Optimization (≈10%)Lead technical analysis to identify duty recovery, conditional relief, drawback, and end‑use opportunitiesEvaluate parts, assemblies, and product families to determine program eligibility and compliance requirementsPartner with Caterpillar and customs consultants on complex recovery initiativesAnalyze sales and part‑level data to ensure recovery claims are audit‑readyQuantify financial impact and communicate duty savings opportunities to the businessOperational Escalation & Risk Management (≈5%)Act as the primary escalation point for high‑risk and high‑value trade issues, including SIMA scope, PGAs, temporary imports, CERS, export controls, and valuation disputesReview and approve classification, valuation, and duty accuracy for high‑value vendor invoices#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Trade Compliance Specialist - C$90,000 - C$100,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Finning Canada
📍 Toronto