Customs Specialist Job Toronto area,North York Ontario Canada,Transportation

Location: North York

The Opportunity

This temporary Customs Specialist role offers hands-on exposure to a complex, high-volume import and export operation within a global manufacturing and distribution environment. The position plays a key role in ensuring goods move across borders efficiently, compliantly, and without disruption.

The role is well-suited to a customs or trade compliance professional who enjoys operational ownership, thrives under time-sensitive deadlines, and values working closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers.

In addition to meaningful work, this opportunity offers a hybrid work arrangement
, with in-office collaboration Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, providing a balance of structure and flexibility.

Position Description

Process export shipments of parts and accessories, including preparation of required documentation and coordination with internal supply chain teams, freight forwarders, and customs brokers

Manage the return of reusable packaging materials to manufacturing locations in accordance with established procedures

Ensure complete accuracy of customs entries related to duties and taxes, including preparation of K84 documentation for internal accounting and reconciliation

Facilitate same-day processing and payment of duties and taxes to the Receiver General of Canada upon receipt

Coordinate and support customs clearance for all inbound shipments across multiple product lines prior to arrival at Canadian ports or borders

Review, validate, and process freight invoices from ocean, air, and ground carriers related to import activity

Respond to customs broker inquiries by supplying accurate and timely shipment and compliance information for third-party providers and affiliated entities

Verify and update empty container and equipment return information for ocean shipments

Utilize systems to review, release, and manage blocked documents or orders related to screening, embargo, or legal controls

Prepare impact declarations for incoming invoices and transmit required information to customs brokers to support clearance activities

Coordinate with internal units and manifest teams regarding upcoming shipments that do not yet have inbound delivery data in the system

Create and transmit export customs declarations for outbound deliveries to freight forwarders in line with regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Previous experience in customs operations, trade compliance, or international logistics within an import and export environment

Solid understanding of Canadian customs regulations, duties, taxes, and reporting requirements

Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and multiple transportation modes including ocean, air, and truck

Familiarity with enterprise trade or logistics systems, including Global Trade Services platforms, is an asset

Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment

Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners

Comfortable operating within structured processes and compliance-focused workflows


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