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Job Title: Customs Compliance Officer
Job Location: Montreal, QC
Job Code: 24976
Job Schedule: Day Shift
Compensation Range: Between $70,000 - $120,000 CDN annually

The Customs Compliance Officer is responsible for supporting the organization's customs and trade compliance program to ensure compliance with applicable Canadian and international trade regulations, government requirements, and corporate policies. This role provides oversight of customs operations, customs brokers, trade programs, and regulatory processes to mitigate compliance risk, support business objectives, and maintain the efficient movement of goods across international borders.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, customs brokers, logistics providers, and government agencies, the Customs Compliance Officer helps maintain a robust compliance culture, supports audit readiness, and drives continuous improvement of customs and trade compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities





- Support and maintain compliance with applicable customs, import/export, and trade regulations, including Canadian and international requirements.
- Provide guidance and oversight for customs activities, including tariff classification, origin determination, valuation, duty management, and trade program administration.
- Oversee customs broker performance and governance to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations, company policies, and service expectations.
- Review and monitor customs transactions, documentation, and records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Support customs audits, regulatory reviews, investigations, disclosures, assessments, and requests from government authorities.
- Maintain customs records and documentation in accordance with regulatory and corporate recordkeeping requirements.
- Support the administration of Free Trade Agreements, duty recovery programs, and other customs-related initiatives.
- Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, and analysis to identify potential risks, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance customs compliance policies, procedures, controls, and training materials.
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on customs requirements, trade compliance obligations, Incoterms, and Importer of Record responsibilities.




- Monitor regulatory developments and communicate changes that may impact business operations.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve compliance, operational efficiency, data quality, and audit readiness.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the organization's customs and trade compliance framework.
- Classify goods using Canadian (HS) and U.S. (HTS) tariff schedules and maintain supporting documentation.
- Performing Customs Traffic related duties for Inbound and Outbound shipments pre clearances.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or post-secondary diploma in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in customs compliance, international trade, logistics, freight forwarding, or a related discipline.
- Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation is preferred.
- Experience working with customs brokers, government agencies, compliance programs, or international trade operations is considered an asset.

Knowledge & Skills

- Strong knowledge of customs, import/export, and international trade compliance requirements.
- Working knowledge of tariff classification, customs valuation, origin determination, Free Trade Agreements, and customs brokerage processes.
- Familiarity with relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, including the Canada Customs Act, Customs Tariff, CBSA D-Memoranda, Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA), and Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
- Understanding of Incoterms, international transportation, and global supply chain operations.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communi

📌 Customs Compliance Official (Canada)
🏢 L3Harris Technologies
📍 Canada