Permanent Finning 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. As a trusted internal consultant and subject matter expert, you will guide Finning’s business units (OEM, SITECH, and Power Systems) through high‑risk and technically complex trade scenarios while strengthening compliance frameworks, reducing duty exposure, and driving operational excellence.

Career advancement and training opportunities Pension and employee stock purchase plans with company contributions Extensive health perks including group medical and dental benefits, and short-term and long-term disability benefits For this position, the expected salary range is between $90,000 to $100,000 annually with an additional bonus. At Finning, we operate at scale across borders, products, and regulatory environments—making trade compliance a critical business enabler. The opportunity to mentor and elevate technical capability across the Trade Compliance team Trade Compliance Leadership & Process Ownership (≈85%) Own and govern all customs compliance processes across Finning entities, ensuring alignment with current CBSA and CBP regulations Act as the senior technical expert for Canadian and U.Independently manage high‑complexity HS classification , including new product introductions, kits and assemblies, tariff shifts, and multi‑program eligibility reviews Provide strategic guidance on tariff changes, SIMA applicability, valuation adjustments,



and regulatory developments Manage Finning’s CARM account , ensuring compliance, financial security, and system accuracy Lead detailed audits of broker entries, classifications, valuations, and origin documentation to identify risks and drive corrective action Serve as Finning’s primary technical contact with CBSA, CBP, customs brokers, Caterpillar, and external advisors Design and implement process improvements and compliance frameworks that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and risk mitigation Provide advanced technical mentorship to Trade Compliance Specialists, reducing reliance on management for complex decisions Lead technical analysis to identify duty recovery, conditional relief, drawback, and end‑use opportunities Evaluate parts, assemblies, and product families to determine program eligibility and compliance requirements Analyze sales and part‑level data to ensure recovery claims are audit‑ready Operational 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 disputes Provide hands‑on support during urgent or business‑critical shipments S. trade regulations Translating regulatory change into clear, actionable guidance Proactively identifying compliance risks and implementing mitigation plans Delivering data‑driven insights, reports,



and recommendations to stakeholders Supporting continuous improvement, SOP development, and best practices Safeguarding Finning against penalties, delays, and reputational risk Explicit, confident communicator with strong presentation and training skills High ethical standards and the confidence to advocate for compliance Technical Knowledge & Expertise Advanced understanding of USMCA and free trade agreement qualification Strong knowledge of HS codes, ECCNs, ECL , and export controls Solid understanding of supply chain, logistics, reverse logistics , and INCOTERMS Diploma or degree in International Trade, Logistics, Business, or related field ~10+ years of experience in customs, trade compliance, export controls, and duty recovery ~ Experience with CARM and Single Window (strong asset) ~ CITP / FIBP as an asset ~ Experience writing ruling requests and responding to ruling decisions ~ Licensed Customs Broker or Control Goods Program experience (asset) ~ Strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI , including reporting, pivots, and data analysis If you’re a seasoned trade compliance professional who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing at scale, and protecting the business while enabling growth, we’d love to hear from you.

As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do notdiscriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. #

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