Certified Customs Specialist (Customs Broker/ Customs Rater)

Courtney Agencies Ltd. is a family-operated customs brokerage and freight logistics company founded in 1955 and located in downtown Vancouver.

Courtney is seeking a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) (Customs Broker/Customs Rater) to join the customs operations team in downtown Vancouver office.

Responsibilities

Apply your customs classification and processing experience to all modes and types of transactions. Communicate with service providers, clients and colleagues to clear shipments into Canada.

Skills
ideally, broad tariff and classification experience, knowledge of duties, taxes, HVS and LVS processing, PARS, OGD reporting, trade agreements, rules of origin, ACI and CARM
Strong data entry (accuracy, consistency, speed) and strong software skills
Communication with client service orientation
Attention to detail, critical thinking and numeracy skills
Commitment to team happiness and success as well as personal career development
Comfortable with complexity and problem solving
Organized, able to prioritize and deliver in a busy live shipment setting
Learning orientation and open to feedback
Reliable and consistent





Education
CCS designation or equivalent or willing to pursue with company support
Post-secondary education degree is a strong asset
Career focus in international trade, customs and/or logistics

Compensation & Location

Market-competitive salary based on experience and skills. This is a full time position located in downtown Vancouver office. This position requires a minimum of 1 year of customs clearance experience. Highly experienced candidates will also be considered for senior customs specialist role. Bonuses are in addition to regular compensation. There is no relocation allowance and we are only recruiting for candidates within a reasonable commute time from downtown Vancouver. Must have permanent residency or open work permit with a minimum of two years remaining. CCS graduate preferred but not expected.

Pay: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Casual dress
Dental care
Disability insurance
Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Paid time off
RRSP match
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Customs Brokerage Clearance Specialist Vancouver
🏢 Courtney Agencies
📍 Vancouver