Customs & Trade Specialist I — Hybrid & Benefits

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

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.