Sr. Customs Compliance Analyst

Crane Worldwide Logistics • Mississauga, ON

63d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Customs Compliance Analyst will be responsible for executing trade compliance and consulting, engaging with clients, improving processes and controls, and fulfilling administrative and performance responsibilities. This role involves performing tariff classifications, determining the applicability of special import measures, preparing ruling requests, assessing eligibility for preferential tariff treatment, conducting origin determinations and valuation analyses, analyzing import data for compliance risks and duty savings, and supporting duty recovery programs. The analyst will also assist in CBSA audits and verifications, prepare client-facing deliverables, communicate customs requirements, and provide technical guidance. Additionally, the role supports the development of SOPs, ensures consistent regulatory interpretation, stays updated on CBSA regulations, and identifies process improvements. Administrative duties include accurate time tracking and meeting utilization targets, as well as supporting management with performance feedback and training needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree Preferred
• Professional certification may be required in some cases

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED