Customs Compliance Auditor

Canadian Tire; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known Canadian retailer is seeking a Customs Compliance Auditor to ensure adherence to Customs regulations and oversee compliance operations. The role requires 3-5 years of audit experience, CCS or CTCS certification, and a thorough understanding of U.S and Canadian Customs. Competitive salaries, store discounts, and mental health benefits are part of the package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Store discounts

Mental health benefits

Supported learning programs

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• 3-5 years practical experience in internal and external audits.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S and Canadian Customs.
• Experience with Customs rulings and Customs Self-Assessment (CSA).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Customs regulations.
• Review products for HS classification.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors.

Skills

Audit skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)

Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS)

Job description

What you’ll do

The Customs Compliance Auditor ensures that CTC adheres to all regulations and legislation set by the Customs Border Services Agency (CBSA). The Auditor is responsible for overseeing Customs operations and regulatory compliance, ensuring that Canadian Tire maintains its trusted trader status.

• Review and analyze complex products to ensure accurate and advantageous HS classification.
• Compile and complete case investigations and responses for anti-dumping and countervailing compliance.
• Liaise with Marketing and Buying Teams to provide expertise on duty rates, tariff treatments, and PGA requirements for current and new products.
• Analyze and compile business cases to support maximum duty reductions. Some cases may require support in submission through an appeal process up to CITT.
• Provide oversight and input into the import declaration and regulatory governance of Participating Government Agencies.
• Compile data and information for CBSA and CBP audits.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors or consultants to ensure Customs regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement internal Customs audit processes and reporting.
• Serve as a Customs subject matter expert on cross-functional projects as needed.
• Manage time effectively and prioritize workload.

What you bring

• 3-5 years practical experience in completing internal and external audits and anti-dumping and countervailing investigations.
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS) designation.
• In-depth knowledge /experience with U.S and Canadian Customs.
• Knowledge / experience with Customs rulings and Customs Self-Assessment (CSA).
• Exceptional organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Comfortable working toward multiple deadlines at the same time.

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies.With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there’s a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.