Customs and Trade Specialist I



 * Benefit Plan including Health, Dental, Life Insurance and Disability * Additional Paid Time Off (Floater Days, Volunteer Days, Outdoor Day) * Company Pension Plan * Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) * Annual bonus opportunity * Culture Committee and Employee Resource Groups * Generous Employee Friends and Family discounts Hybrid work model (4 set days onsite, 1 set day remote) **ABOUT THE POSITION** The Customs and Trade team is looking for a Customs and Trade Specialist I at our Canada Headquarters located in London, Ontario. Reporting to the Canada Customs and Trade Program Manager, the Customs and Trade Specialist I applies basic knowledge to support the Customs and Trade team with all import and export activities and various other agency regulations. Responds to internal and external customs and trade related inquiries and performs duties according to department documentation and standards. **HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE** * Assist with operations including classification validation, broker management, post entry audit. * Monitor and disseminate internal and external inquiries/updates via centralized email inbox. * Audit Customs and other government declarations for regulatory compliance. * Validate post-entry audits daily and communicate the discrepancies to broker or manager * Assists with compliance audits. Monitor qualifications and update systems for preferential trade programs. **YOU ARE** * Able to work on a range of projects and assignments, using problem-solving skills to address day-to-day challenges and support team objectives. * Able to exercise sound judgment when making decisions within established policies, procedures, and guidelines, receiving guidance for new or complex matters. Able to obtain fundamental knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within own discipline or specialty area. **YOU HAVE** * Post-secondary education or equivalent experience * 1-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain or Finance * Customs Broker License is an asset but not required Knowledge of: Import/export processes; statutory and regulatory issues; economic, market, political factors impacting trade; government agency programs related to trade **Salary Range** $52,000-62,000 annually *\*Salary decisions are determined by multiple factors, including a candidate’s capabilities and skills, current market rate for the position, years of experience, and internal equity.* *This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.* Columbia Sportswear Canada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local law. Columbia Sportswear Canada provides accommodations