Customs Assistant

DSV Road GmbH; Niagara-on-the-Lake; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, is hiring a Customs Assistant to provide administrative support in the customs brokerage department. Duties include tracking shipments, processing LVS, invoicing, and managing electronic workflows.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma and English proficiency; Freight forwarding or customs experience is an asset. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills and a commitment to quality, health, and

Qualifications

• High School Education is required.
• 1 year of freight forwarding or customs experience is an asset.
• English language proficiency required; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Track and trace incoming shipments and manage calls from carriers and clients.
• Process Low Value Shipments (LVS) as needed.
• Customs receivable invoicing on CW1 when applicable.
• Manage Electronic Work Queues.
• Arrange payments to steamship lines, warehouses, or government agencies when applicable.
• Generate reports for clients as needed.
• E-manifest, house bill filing, and respond to inquiries while ensuring filings compliance.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country,please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.

Job area: Customs

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

DSV encourages inclusivity and are committed to diversity in the workplace while welcoming applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. Our goal is to provide an inclusive environment for all to succeed. We work with candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to Human Resources should you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Location: CAN - Niagara On The Lake, Niagara Pkwy
Job Posting Title: Customs Assistant
Time Type: Full Time

Compensation: Salary starting at $36,000 plus eligible benefits, in accordance with experience and internal equity

***This posting is for an existing vacancy and not intended to create a talent pipeline***

SUMMARY

Primary duty is provide administrative assistance in the customs brokerage department.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track and trace incoming shipments and manage incoming call from carriers and clients
• Process courier Low Value Shipments (LVS), as needed
• Customs receivable invoicing, on CW1, when applicable
• Managing Electronic Work Queues
• Arranging for payments of invoices to steamship lines, warehouses, government agencies, when applicable
• Report generation for clients, as and when required
• E-manifest, house bill filing, replying to inquiries and ensuring compliance with filings, when applicable
• Adhere to all Standard operating Procedures and Polices set in place by the department and organization
• Provide input and be an active participant at weekly team briefings

Quality, Health & Safety:

• Supports organizational commitment to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 certification – Montreal location
• Perform assigned tasks to support DSV meets its objectives and targets regarding quality, health, safety, and environment and follow all requirements as set out in the DSV Quality Health Safety Environment policy.
• Staff are required to ensure that their day-to-day activities embrace sustainability, Health and safety therefore reducing the impact upon the environment, supporting the communities we work in and reducing incidents in the workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School Education, required
• 1 year of freight forwarding or customs experience, an asset

Skills and Competencies

• Good command, both verbal and written, English skills.
• Ability to create collaborative engagements and active listening
• Service oriented and able to resolve customer grievances
• Strong interpersonal skills, building professional relationships internally and externally
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task, plan, prioritize and manage time effectively to meet goals and achieve results
• Both a team builder and a team-player
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse multicultural environment.
• Act as a role model for DSV values and adhere to the Code of Conduct.

Language and Computer Skills

• English is the principal language for this position, additional languages may be required in other locations.
• Microsoft Office suite

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting and standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional travel may be required
• Regular working hours apply for this position, at times, working beyond these hours may be required by business needs.

Additional Notes / Acknowledgment

Employees will be required to work on assigned statutory or public holidays based on operational needs. To ensure a fair distribution of these requirements, employees will be placed on a rotation schedule throughout the year.

In such cases, compensation will be provided in accordance with applicable employment standards legislation and will include holiday pay plus applicable premium rates, or a substitute paid day off, as permitted by law

Due to the dynamic nature of our industry, your accountabilities and role may change. Duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the person who is managerially responsible for this position.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

DSV does not use AI to screen candidates during the recruitment process