Freight and Customs Coordinator

Jazz Aviation; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services provider in Halifax is seeking a professional to coordinate Freight and Customs activities. The successful candidate will manage documentation, ensure compliance with customs regulations, and liaise with stakeholders. A Business Degree or equivalent experience is preferred, along with logistics and aviation experience. The company values diversity and ensures an accessible workplace.

Qualifications

• Logistics experience required.
• Aviation experience considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Customs Tariffs and commodity classification fundamentals considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Managing documentation for import/export activities.
• Ensuring compliance with U.S. and Canadian customs laws.
• Liaising with internal groups to clear shipments and resolve issues.
• Maintaining knowledge of preferential tariff treatments and FTAs.
• Communicating Freight Alert Bulletins to stakeholders.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 key applications

Fluency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency navigating digital tools and platforms

Detail-oriented

Organized

Adaptable

Strong communicator

Education

Post-secondary education

Business Degree/Diploma or equivalent experience

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)

Certified International Trade Professional (CITP)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Basic Purpose of Position:

This position will coordinate and provide guidance of best practices for all Freight and Customs activities within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the necessary documentation for efficient, cost effective and lawful execution of import/export activities.
• Ensuring that U.S. and Canadian customs laws and regulations are adhered to during import and export activities.
• Liaising with internal groups and trade chain partners to clear shipments, close entries, resolve paperwork issues and eliminate customs holds.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of the portfolio contracts to ensure proper handling of shipments and accurate invoice approvals in compliance with internal processes and regulations.
• Monitoring account activity and freight costs, addressing misuse, rectifying errors, and recognizing opportunities for leveragability.
• Maintaining knowledge and understanding of preferential tariff treatments, special provisions and programs, and FTAs.
• Communicating Freight Alert Bulletins to all Jazz stakeholders for both Import and Export shipments including service disruptions.
• Ensuring and maintaining Jazz’s preparation to meet the requirements of Customs audits.
• Maintaining a comprehensive Harmonized Tariff Code database.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Performing duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, and the safety of co-workers and customers.

Qualifications:

Education

• Post-secondary education required; Business Degree/Diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified International Trade Professional (CITP), or other related professional designations considered an asset.

Experience

• Logistics experience required.
• Aviation experience considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Customs Tariffs and commodity classification fundamentals considered an asset.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 key applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) required.
• Fluency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or Power Automate considered an asset.
• Proficiency navigating digital tools and platforms required.
• Key attributes: Detail-oriented, organized, adaptable, passionate, strong communicator.

We strive to make our workplace accessible for people with disabilities. We want to ensure that you are prepared for success and therefore request that you please let us know at [e-mail] if you would benefit from an accommodation during the recruitment process.

Jazz recognizes that the best talent includes people of all backgrounds, abilities and points of view. To be a leader in our industry, Jazz celebrates diversity and values the uniqueness that each individual has to offer. We empower our people to foster an internal culture of inclusion, creating safe workspaces where everyone can be their authentic self. Meeting the needs of our diverse passengers is critical to our success and we recognize the importance of a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.