Position Summary The Senior Rater is primarily responsible for analyzing clients’ daily reports and upcoming shipment information to determine the tariff, duty and tax rate, as well as preparing entries as needed. This position may also be responsible for conducting quality control audits of completed entries and providing coaching and feedback regarding errors, regulations, etc.

Key Responsibilities (Supervisory/Materials/Information) Analyze shipment documentation to ensure it is complete and correct. Review client’s database instructions and written regulations. Determine correct tariff classification, tariff treatment, and valuation method and application tax rates. Maintain and adjust database.

Contact client and/or client vendors to obtain information for proper tariff classification

Perform quality control functions to ensure staff complete transactions accurately

Provide feedback to team members regarding results of quality control, in order to reduce errors in the future

As a senior team member, provide coaching and training to peers

Answer communications and provide information to external sources

Communicate with government agencies to ensure compliance and advise clients on regulations

Build client relationships

Enter shipment data into system for release and monitor arrival and release of freight when required

Keep track and follow-up on dated entries A variety of other related duties as assigned Education and Experience Secondary school education or equivalent experience Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) in good standing





Minimum of five years general customs brokerage experience customs with at least three years of comprehensive rating experience Note: Consideration will be given to holders of appropriate diplomas or qualifications from other institutions or organizations (e.g.

Sir Sandford

Fleming or Seneca Colleges, Canada Customs Qualified, etc.) Competencies, Working Skills & Attributes Strong knowledge of Customs Tariff, Explanatory Notes, General Rules of Interpretation, regulations, release initiatives, ACROSS systems and ocean release processes

Excellent attention to detail; able to make recommendations

Excellent problem solving skills

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in order to communicate clearly and concisely with coworkers, other departments and clients

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Tactful and dependable Working Conditions, Mental Effort &

Physical Requirements Ability to sit for extended periods of time Ability to focus on computer screen and / or written materials for extended periods of time

Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals

Must work under deadline and related stresses in a timely and effective manner

Must be able to professionally handle various situations as they arise

Must be able to work some statutory holiday and/or Saturday shifts (if required)

📌 Customs - Senior Import Specialist (North Dumfries)
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📍 North Dumfries