Cross-Border Customs Compliance Lead

L3Harris; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Customs Compliance Officer in Mirabel, QC to oversee the organization’s global customs program and ensure compliance with Canadian, U.S., and international regulations.

This role involves advising on tariff classification, valuation, origin determination, and country-of-origin marking, while coordinating with customs brokers and government agencies to minimize risk and ensure audit readiness.

Qualifications

• University degree or post-secondary diploma in international trade, customs administration, business administration, supply chain, law, or related.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in customs compliance, import compliance, trade compliance, customs brokerage, or a related regulatory role.
• Experience applying customs regulations, specifically tariff classification, customs valuation, origin determination, and record-keeping.
• Experience managing customs brokers and reviewing customs transactions for compliance.
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation is highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of Canadian customs legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Canadian, American, and International customs regulations and internal policies.
• Act as a reference for customs compliance regarding import, export, and cross-border transactions.
• Provide guidance on tariff classification, customs valuation, origin determination, country-of-origin marking, and customs duty management.
• Ensure the integration of customs compliance requirements into business processes and operational activities.
• Manage and oversee customs broker activities to ensure regulatory compliance and service expectations.
• Review customs declarations, import documents, records, and supporting paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor broker performance and implement corrective measures when deficiencies or non-compliance risks are identified.
• Support customs clearance activities, including pre-import reviews and FTAs / duty programs.
• Ensure record-keeping and document retention per regulatory requirements.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes that could impact the organization.
• Ensure adherence to requirements imposed by customs authorities and other government agencies.
• Conduct compliance reviews, transactional audits, and risk analyses to identify gaps and opportunities.

Skills

Tariff classification

Customs valuation

Origin determination

Record-keeping

Regulatory compliance

Brokers management

Education

University degree in international trade

Job description

L3Harris is seeking a Customs Compliance Officer in Mirabel, QC to oversee the organization’s global customs program and ensure compliance with Canadian, U.S., and international regulations.

This role involves advising on tariff classification, valuation, origin determination, and country-of-origin marking, while coordinating with customs brokers and government agencies to minimize risk and ensure audit readiness.