Manager, Customs & International Trade Services

BDO•Vancouver, BC

3d•CA$90,000 - CA$110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BDO Canada’s Indirect Tax practice is seeking a manager to join our growing Customs and International Trade Services (CITS) team. This role is a net new role that is advisory-focused and will support complex tariff, origin, valuation, and trade remedy matters across a national client base. We are looking for a technically strong customs professional who can work directly with clients to navigate challenging customs matters and manage disputes arising from customs audits and help develop defense strategies.

Requirements

University or college degree/diploma in a Customs and International Trade discipline
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in customs advisory, international trade compliance, or regulatory dispute resolution
Demonstrated experience handling customs issue resolution and verifications
Strong working knowledge of: Tariff classification and valuation principles, FTA Rules of origin, Canadian surtaxes and trade remedy measures
Proven ability to draft technical memoranda and regulatory submissions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple client engagements with competing deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience at a professional services firm, CBSA, or in-house global trade function is a strong asset
Thinks analytically and approaches issues from a risk and defensibility perspective
Is comfortable navigating ambiguity in evolving trade policy environments
Can engage directly with clients and regulators
Is interested in developing into a senior advisory role within a growing national practice

Responsibilities

Advise clients on surtax/tariff exposure, customs compliance, and trade strategy across Canadian and U.S. regimes
Analyze classification, valuation, origin, and trade remedy risks
Develop defensible technical positions and draft advisory memoranda
Lead and support clients through CBSA verifications, and dispute resolution matters
Design and implement customs compliance frameworks and internal controls
Communicate directly with clients and regulatory authorities
Collaborate with tax, transfer pricing, and cross-border teams across Canada
Contribute to practice development, knowledge management, and coaching of junior staff