Customs Compliance Officer

Insight Global; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Customs Compliance Officer to establish and own the organization’s customs compliance function in a highly regulated environment spanning Canada and the United States. The role reports to Demetrios with a dotted-line to Charles, Trade Compliance lead, and involves coordinating with brokers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure regulatory alignment.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in customs compliance, HS/HTS classifications, and export controls, with ITAR

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of customs compliance, customs traffic, import/export coordination, or international logistics experience.
• Experience with CBSA regulations, U.S. Customs requirements, HS/HTS classifications, and customs audits/investigations.
• ITAR familiarity; CCS designation is an asset, not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage customs compliance activities related to imports and exports across Canada and the United States.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight carriers, and logistics providers.
• Ensure proper customs pre-clearance and shipping documentation.
• Maintain compliance with CBSA and U.S. Customs regulations.
• Perform HS/HTS code classification and resolve classification discrepancies.
• Support export permitting requirements and ITAR/export-controlled shipments.
• Conduct customs audits, investigations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage duty drawback programs and CUSMA/free trade agreements.

Skills

Customs compliance

Imports/Exports coordination

CBSA regulations

US Customs requirements

HS/HTS classification

ITAR familiarity

Education

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) - asset

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Customs Compliance Officer to establish and own the organization's customs compliance function. This is a newly dedicated position supporting a highly regulated environment focused on military, defense, nuclear power, and international exports. The role will report directly to Demetrios with a dotted-line relationship to Charles, the company's Trade Compliance leadL3Harris MAPPS is seeking a Customs Compliance Officer to establish and own the organization's customs compliance function. This is a newly dedicated position supporting a highly regulated environment focused on military, defense, nuclear power, and international exports. The role will report directly to Demetrios with a dotted-line relationship to Charles, the company's Trade Compliance lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customs compliance activities related to imports and exports across Canada and the United States.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight carriers, and logistics providers.
• Ensure proper customs pre-clearance and shipping documentation.
• Maintain compliance with CBSA and U.S. Customs regulations.
• Perform HS/HTS code classification and resolve classification discrepancies.
• Support export permitting requirements and collaborate with the Trade Compliance team on ITAR and export-controlled shipments.
• Conduct customs audits, investigations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage duty drawback programs, free trade agreements (CUSMA), and duty-free government shipments.
• Support logistics operations and supply chain teams to ensure efficient international movement of goods.
• Assist with customs-related ERP implementation activities, including classification and compliance requirements.

Skills and Requirements

• 5-7 years of customs compliance, customs traffic, import/export coordination, or international logistics experience.
• Experience working with: CBSA regulations, U.S. Customs requirements, HS and HTS classifications, Customs audits and investigations, Duty drawback programs, CUSMA/free trade agreements, Import/export permitting.
• Experience working closely with brokers and customs clearance processes.
• ITAR familiarity required.
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation is considered an asset rather than a requirement.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].