Customs and Trade Specialist I

Columbia Sportswear Company; London; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life & disability

Additional paid time off: floater/vol1

Company pension plan

RSP retirement savings plan

Annual bonus opportunity

Employee discounts

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Canada is seeking a Customs and Trade Specialist I at our London, Ontario headquarters. Reporting to the Canada Customs and Trade Program Manager, you will apply basic knowledge to support import and export activities and regulatory compliance.

You will assist with classification validation, broker management, and post-entry audits, monitor inquiries, and ensure adherence to government regulations across trade programs.

Qualifications

• 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; regulatory issues; economic, market, political factors impacting trade.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classification validation, broker management and post-entry audits.
• Monitor and respond to internal/external inquiries via centralized inbox.
• Audit customs declarations for regulatory compliance.
• Validate post-entry audits and communicate discrepancies to broker/manager.
• Assist with compliance audits.
• Monitor qualifications and update systems for preferential trade programs.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Job description

• 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.

HOWYOU’LLMAKE 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 aredeterminedby 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 to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources [e-mail] or call 519-644-5000 and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well‑being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well‑being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our Pension plan plus a generous company match option. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, and disability coverage. In addition, Columbia provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which offers free wellness benefits and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, including paid time off programs, and employee discounts also available.