Customs Student

Bison Transport Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bison Transport Inc. in Winnipeg is seeking a Customs Student to support our customs team while gaining hands-on experience in the industry.

You will work under guidance to handle eManifest information, interact with drivers, brokers, and border officers, and help resolve customs-related issues. The position is part-time (2-3 days per week) with weekend availability, offering an opportunity to learn in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and build customer service and cross-border compliance

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in a related field.
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide eManifest information to Canada and US Customs.
• Communicate with customers, drivers, brokers, and border officers via phone and email.
• Assist customer service with customs-related issues.
• Support the customs team in daily operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain/Management/Business Admin

Job description

We arecurrently recruiting an energetic, results-focused post-secondary student to join our team!This position offers an opportunity to gain experience and to learn more about our customs team, the company, and the industry.

As the Customs Student ,you will be a key player in supporting our customs-related issues and programs.Working closely with your team, you will use your exceptional customer service skills to build relationships with, and give support to, our Drivers, the customs brokerage community, and US and Canadian Customs agencies.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Providing eManifest information to Canada Customs.
• Providing eManifest information to US Customs.
• Communication with customers, drivers, custom brokers, border officers via telephone & email.
• Assisting customer service with any customs related issues.

Our Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary education with a focus on any combination of Supply Chain, Management, or Business Administration.
• Ability to work independently and work effectively as a team player.
• Exceptional customer service skills; embraces the concept of both the internal and external customer.
• Flexibility to meet changing work needs and demands.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-tasking, deadline oriented, high volume and fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.

This flexible, part-time position offers 2-3 days of work per week. Availability to work weekends is required to support operational needs and ensure consistent service coverage.

Why Bison:

• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

About Bison:

• Celebrating over 50 years in Business
• Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
• Committed to environmental sustainability

Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.