Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist

Winnipeg, MB · Full-time · Hybrid · Permanent · $70,000 - $90,000 CAD · Ref CSC-2026-221

A customs and trade compliance role for an established brokerage serving importers across the Prairies. You'll classify and release cross-border shipments, manage CBSA and CARM requirements, and advise clients on tariff treatment and compliance.

What you'll be doing

  • Classify goods (HS), rate entries, and manage timely CBSA release
  • Advise importers on tariff treatment, valuation, and origin/free-trade programs
  • Manage CARM (Client Portal, RPP, disbursement) requirements for clients
  • Maintain accurate records and support audits and post-entry adjustments
  • Coordinate with cross-border carriers and PARS/PAPS workflows
  • Keep current on regulatory and trade-program changes

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years in customs brokerage / trade compliance in a release capacity
  • Working knowledge of CBSA procedures, HS classification, and CARM
  • Familiarity with cross-border (PARS/PAPS) and free-trade programs (CUSMA)
  • Extremely detail-oriented and organized; strong problem-solving skills
  • Authorized to work in Canada; CCS designation an asset

Compensation & benefits

  • $70,000 - $90,000 CAD
  • Health, dental, and vision; RRSP match
  • Hybrid, Winnipeg-based

Responsibilities

  • Classify goods (HS), rate entries, and manage timely CBSA release
  • Advise importers on tariff treatment, valuation, and origin/free-trade programs
  • Manage CARM (Client Portal, RPP, disbursement) requirements for clients
  • Maintain accurate records and support audits and post-entry adjustments
  • Coordinate with cross-border carriers and PARS/PAPS workflows
  • Keep current on regulatory and trade-program changes

Requirements

  • 2+ years in customs brokerage / trade compliance in a release capacity
  • Working knowledge of CBSA procedures, HS classification, and CARM
  • Familiarity with cross-border (PARS/PAPS) and free-trade programs (CUSMA)
  • Extremely detail-oriented and organized; strong problem-solving skills
  • Authorized to work in Canada; CCS designation an asset

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