Manager Customs Compliance

Willson International; Richmond; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Richmond is seeking a Manager for Compliance & Regulatory Affairs. This role involves overseeing the department, advising clients on customs regulations, and ensuring compliance with CBSA regulations. The position offers a work-from-home environment, generous vacation, and comprehensive family medical benefits.

Benefits

Work-from-home environment

Home internet reimbursement

3 weeks paid vacation

RRSP program

Family medical benefit coverage

Compassionate Care top-ups

Maternity / Parental top-ups

Training and certification costs covered

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in customs brokerage or regulatory services.
• 5 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Regulatory and Compliance department's operations.
• Advise clients on customs legislation and compliance.
• Collaborate with departments to meet goals.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Ability

Attention to Detail

Education

College and or University Degree in International Trade or Customs Law

CTCS and CCS designation

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Manager, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Regulatory and Compliance department, while providing answers and support to clients (internal and external) of a technical nature, including integration inquiries and general account set up. Ensure that new regulations issued by CBSA are communicated, implemented and complied with.

Duties :

• Provide support to sales department regarding new account set-ups, implement integration tools and answer client queries
• Act as advisor to clients regarding customs legislation, new initiatives, compliance and regulations while identifying regulatory opportunities as obtaining rulings and duty deferral applications
• Provide direction to and oversee the performance of the department
• Create and maintain reporting structure in CRM individually per client
• Approve newsflash’s for distribution to clients and branch
• Identify and recommend QC cases to help reduce errors
• Work toward departmental goals i.e. win to start
• Meet with team weekly for updates
• Stay current with upcoming regulatory changes impacting the Willson International client base
• Ensure all new CBSA / PGA initiatives are communicated to VP
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure goals are met while providing the best service to our clients
• Hold a position and be active on a board or committee relative to Regulatory requirements
• Occasional travel may be required
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Educational Requirements :

• College and or University Degree preferably in International Trade or Customs Law.
• Professional License preferred or CTCS and CCS designation is required
• Minimum twelve (12) years customs brokerage, customs consulting, regulatory or similar professional services is required.
• Minimum of Five (5) years must be in a supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite of products – word, excel
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written is required
• Problem solving, accuracy, attention to detail and analytical ability is required
• Bilingual candidate an asset

Why you’ll love it at Willson

Work-from-home environment, with a home internet reimbursement

3 weeks paid vacation for all new hires

RRSP program

We care about your loved ones too – that’s why we offer family medical benefit coverage (including significant mental-health practitioner coverage), Compassionate Care top-ups, and Maternity / Parental top-ups.

Change is crucial to success – it’s never a dull moment here! We offer trainings, and cover the cost of certifications so you can adapt to change with your best foot forward

Oneteam is essential to our corporate identity – we only succeed if we work together. That’s why we take the time to recognize the value of our staff, and celebrate the big moments together (like service anniversaries, weddings, and cute things, like puppies and babies).

This job posting is to fill an existing position