Cole Careers

• Takes Initiative
• Strong Communication Skills
• Competent Research Abilities
• Problem Solving
• Understanding of Canadian Customs Laws and Regulations
• Accomplished Business Development
• Highly Regarded Customer Service
• Sound Organizational Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
• Familiar with AS400 Operating System (an asset)
• Bilingual in French (an asset)
• Effective Project Management
• Productive Time Management

• Providing technical support to clients in interpreting all areas of Canadian customs legislation, customs programs, and processes.
• Identifying opportunities with new and existing customers.
• Maintaining and expanding client relations
• Demonstrating expertise on all company products/service offerings and managing the sales of these offerings in a professional manner
• Preparing and conducting customer visits, calls, presentations, and business reviews
• Responding to RFQ’s, and preparing contracts
• Analyzing client tariff classification databases and making appropriate recommendations.
• Reviewing pertinent documentation to determine product qualification under CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC
• Developing and implementing Free Trade Agreement (FTA), management programs.
• Performing Canadian customs compliance risk analysis to identify key areas of improvement and make recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Preparing requests for rulings to the CBSA
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Toronto Consulting Manager.

Education:

• Must have completed grade 12 Education with continued studies in industry-recognized training relating to international trade, business, and/or management.
• CCS or equivalent is required.
• Post-secondary educational studies in management, consulting, tax, logistics, accounting, or international trade and/or Customs Brokers Professional License would be an asset.

Skills:

• Detail-orientated and logical individual with the ability to make objective business decisions.
• Advanced knowledge of Canadian customs regulations and procedures.
• Deep understanding of tariff classification, GRI’s and explanatory notes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and client service skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
• Must be computer literate with a strong background in the use of personal computers, and Microsoft Office Programs.

Attributes:

• Must be detail-oriented, have a strong work ethic and a personal desire to achieve positive results.
• Ability to work independently and make positive decisions that will benefit both the client and Cole.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively senior customs experience with extensive knowledge in Canadian customs laws and regulations related to valuation, origin, and tariff classification for both import and export programs.

• Flexible work hours
• Excellent Benefits
• Healthy work-life balance
• Dual Computer capabilities
• Comfortable workstations; including multiple monitors
• Education and Training available
• Travel, when required