Customs Specialist Full Time

Company Name: Universal Logistics Inc

Business Address: 125 Commerce Valley Drive West, Suite 750, Thornhill Ontario L3T 7W4

Position Title: CERTIFIED CUSTOMS SPECIALIST

Number of Vacancies:  01

We are looking for 01 Certified Customs Specialist (NOC 13200) to work with our Canadian Customs Operations Team at our Thornhill Ontario – Head Office to process the clearance of truck, courier and rail shipments, crossing at various ports across Canada.

Job Duties:

• Verify shipment documentation for release conditions and rating compliance
• Process clearances using Single Window Initiative and IID
• Process vehicle imports regulated by TRCAN (Transport Canada)
• Process voluntary entries (V and Htype)
• Process shortage/value included entries
• Process meat shipments regulated by the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
• Handle the release of urgent courier shipments that requirement a timely release
• Process plant shipments regulated by the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
• Analyze shipment documentation to determine the correct importer of record, along with the applicable tariff, duty and tax rates
• Communicate with carriers and Canada Border Services Agency to see that shipments are setup for customs clearance
• Interact with internal and external parties, including clients, freight forwarders and carriers
• Keep clients updated on the status of their shipments.
• Responsible for determining HS tariff classification for products/parts, including entering data into operating system.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
• Complete Final Accounting (CADEX) for all transactions
• Prioritize and complete work according to client demands, customs requirements and Customs Operations Team operating procedures
• Participate fully with other team members in the daytoday operation of the team, including setting priorities, organizing and scheduling work and problem solving
• Laisse with Customs Consulting Team to assist with determining HS classifications and ensure that accurate product information is added to client database.
• Ensure relevant service fees are invoiced, according to the client brokerage agreement

Requirements

• Have a clear understanding of the Integrated Import Declaration (IID) in order to submit all import information and documents required to meet federal government import regulations, and get an admissibility decision electronically.
• Wellversed in using Single Window Initiative when declaring goods to the CBSA.
• Experience with submitting LPCO’s (Licenses, Permits, Certificates and Other) to CBSA and any Participating Government Agencies for regulated shipments.
• Clear understanding of Document Image Functionality (DIF) for the Licenses, Permits, Certificates and Other (LPCO).
• Able to deify and correct CBSA reject messages associated with DIFs and LPCOs.
• Understand the regulations and the government parties involved on the importation of meat products such as beef, turkey, chicken, pork, or food containing meat such as sausage into Canada. the fundamental aspects of meat imports.
• Experience dealing with the Meat and Poultry Export Certificate of Wholesomeness from the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
• Understand the reporting requirements for the 9 Participating Government Agencies (PGAs) Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA); Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC); Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC); Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO); Global Affairs Canada (GAC); Health Canada (HC); Natural Resources Canada (NRCan); Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC); Transport Canada (TC).
• Understand A phytosanitary certificate is an official import document required to import certain commodities into Canada. The document certifies the commodity has been inspected and has been found free of invasive pests that could be detrimental to Canada and conform to the regulations.
• Experience with submitting a Phytosanitary Certificate for live plant shipments to CFIA.
• Solid understanding on how to declare seed shipments to the CFIA.  Must understand the Seed Analysis Certificate and an Importer Statement of Compliance.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Client Service oriented  interpersonal skills with internal/external clients and coworkers
• Ability to handle large volumes and meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail; organization, completeness and accuracy
• Good analytical skills with problemsolving ability
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations within authorized limitations
• Excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of Word and Excel software.

Certification

Must have completed Certified Customs Specialists (CCS) designation with the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB). Successful completion of the CCS examination is a mandatory requirement for further advancement.

Education:  Completion of postsecondary education in the field of logistics, customs and/or freight forwarding

Work Experience:  Minimum 3 years of related work experience

Terms of Employment:  Permanent Fulltime

Start date: As soon as possible

Language of work:  English

Wage:  $27.00/hour

Other benefits:  Extended healthcare plan. Yearend performance bonus.

Hours:  37.5 hours/week

Location of work:  125 Commerce Valley Drive West, Suite 750, Thornhill Ontario L3T 7W4. No remote work available.

Other requirements:  Must be able to work in Canada legally

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We promote equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those selfidentifying as Indigenous people, visible minorities, youths, as well as newcomers to Canada.

We thank all candidates, however, only qualified applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.