Essential Job Functions
Trade Compliance & Consulting Execution
- Perform tariff classification under the Canadian Customs Tariff using General Interpretative Rules and CBSA D-Memo guidance.
- Determine applicability of Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), including anti-dumping and countervailing duties.
- Prepare and submit CBSA ruling requests related to classification, origin, and valuation.
- Assess eligibility for preferential tariff treatment under agreements such as CUSMA, CETA, and CPTPP.
- Conduct origin determinations and valuation analyses under the Canadian Customs Act.
- Analyze broker and import data to identify compliance risks and duty savings opportunities.
- Support duty recovery programs including drawback and remission processes.
- Assist in CBSA audits, verifications, and the Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP).
Client Engagement
- Prepare client-facing deliverables such as advisory memoranda, findings reports, and regulatory analyses.
- Communicate Canadian customs requirements and recommendations clearly to clients.
- Support client discussions and provide technical trade compliance guidance.
Process Improvement & Controls
- Support the development and refinement of SOPs and Canadian compliance workflows.
- Ensure consistent regulatory interpretation and application across engagements.
- Maintain awareness of CBSA regulatory updates and customs policy changes.
- Identify process inefficiencies or control gaps and partner with management to implement improvements.
- Ensure consistent application of regulatory interpretations and internal methodologies across the team.
Administrative & Performance Responsibilities
- Track time accurately in required time management systems and maintain expected utilization targets.
- Support management with performance feedback, skills development input, and identification of training needs (without direct disciplinary authority).
Physical Requirements
- Job may require extended sitting or standing, use of standard office equipment.
- Job requires the ability to use vision, adjust focus and work on a standard computer screen.
- Use of audio-visual equipment is required.
- Job will require punctual attendance and regular presence on-site at the assigned work location.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelors Degree Preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in customs brokerage, trade compliance, or international trade consulting.
- Strong hands-on experience with duty drawback and post-entry activities required.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada for any company in an ongoing capacity without company sponsorship
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position
Other Skills and Abilities
- Attention to detail and quality control
- Client service orientation
- Regulatory judgment and risk awareness
- Strong written and verbal communication
Time management and multitasking in a billable environment:
- Proficiency with ERP systems
- Knowledge of inventory management systems
- Knowledge of purchase order lifecycle and invoice reconciliation
- Thinks Analytically: weights the costs, benefits, risk and chances for success when making a decision
- Is Proactive: takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm
- Focuses on Performance: holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
- Collaborates: builds partnerships internally and externally to meet shared objectives
- Influences: gains support for ideas, projects and proposals by developing and delivering compelling communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
- Professional certification may be required in some cases
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?
At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.
We offer:
- Quarterly Incentive Plan
- 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
- Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates
Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.
