This Posting is for an existing vacancy. For over 80 years, John Brooks Company has been solving fluid handling challenges for customers across Canada by providing a diverse selection of engineered products and innovative system designs—focusing on customized filtration, pump, spray, and valve solutions. We are seeking a contract Customs Compliance Specialist to cover a maternity leave.

This role is responsible for managing customs compliance, import/export documentation, and supporting general traffic/logistics activities. The successful candidate will oversee tariff classification, country-of-origin reviews, post-entry compliance activities, cross-border documentation, and coordination with customs brokers. They will also support traffic operations including shipments, logistics communication, tracking, inventory returns, and related administrative tasks.

This position requires strong attention to detail, regulatory awareness, and excellent coordination skills to ensure smooth, compliant, and timely movement of goods. Determine duty impacts due to new tariffs and collaborate with relevant departments to validate accuracy based on material and end use. Provide duty impact information to Sales for billing and work with Finance to ensure duties appear correctly on customer invoices.

Review and confirm invoices payable to brokers based on export documents. Verify GST payable within the CARM portal and conduct spot checks on entries. Cross‑reference and review over 5,000 import entries annually to determine applied duties and ensure proper classification and compliance.

S. customs brokers to resolve discrepancies and maintain compliance.

Customs Compliance





Oversight & Post‑Entry Management Review and verify import and export entry summaries prepared by customs brokers to ensure compliance with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.Serve as the primary point of contact with customs brokers, proactively identifying discrepancies and coordinating timely corrections to minimize compliance risk and potential penalties. Prepare, submit, and track post‑entry corrections, adjustments, and refund applications in collaboration with brokers through the ACE (U.Monitor the status of amendments and refunds, resolve customs or broker inquiries, and ensure successful recovery of duties, taxes, and fees where applicable. Maintain comprehensive compliance records and audit documentation to support internal reviews, customs audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stay current on changes to customs regulations and trade compliance requirements, ensuring internal processes align with evolving CBSA and CBP standards.

Inventory

Returns & Special Trade Requirements Manage inventory returns, including validating all details required for export documentation (duties, classifications, valuation, and supplier provided certificates).

Prepare

Steel and Aluminum Import Monitoring worksheets for U.Customs for applicable inventory returns. Assist with freight quotes, logistics planning, and identifying cost‑productive shipping options. Prepare and maintain shipping documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading).

Provide administrative support within the Traffic department. 5+ years of experience in customs coordination,



customs compliance, and tariff classification. ~ Experience working in the current environment with customs brokers and regulatory agencies. ~ Understanding of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) ACE is the United States’ centralized digital system for processing imports and exports. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Partner Government Agencies require importers and exporters to use ACE to submit detailed shipment information, enabling CBP to collect tariff revenue, control imports, and enforce regulations.

Single

Window, providing one centralized access point connecting CBP, PGAs, and the trade community. ~ Strong proficiency in Excel and ability to manage large datasets. ~ CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) or other customs/trade compliance certification. Knowledge of CARM and international trade agreements (CUSMA/USMCA, etc.).

Experience in the machinery or industrial products industry. Frequent interaction with internal teams, customers, and external customs brokers. Since 1938, we have worked hard to build & nurture an entrepreneurial environment, where creative thought and initiative are encouraged; We will help you grow so that we can continue growing.

Competitive contract remuneration ($72,000 - CA$82,000 per year) Completion bonus Vacation pay on each pay. A culture that encourages creative thinking and initiative—your ideas matter. We regularly host social events and gatherings to foster teamwork and fun.

We use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to help review applications efficiently. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate’s request.

📌 Customs Compliance Specialist (18-24 month contract) (Mississauga)
🏢 John Brooks
📍 Mississauga