Head of Maersk Customs Canada

APM Terminals; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals in Mississauga is seeking an Area Head of Customs Product & Operations to lead a robust customs brokerage organization of 40+ professionals. The role involves managing P&L and driving commercial growth in partnership with sales leadership.

Qualifications include a BA in a related field, being a Licensed Customs Broker, and 10–15 years of leadership experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $150,000 CAD.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Customs Brokerage and Trade Compliance.
• Experience leading teams of 40+ FTE preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to drive commercial growth while maintaining operational control.

Responsibilities

• Manage the P&L for customs operations in Canada.
• Drive commercial growth in partnership with sales leadership.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Leadership in Customs Brokerage

Commercial growth strategy

Customer relationship management

Operational excellence

Team performance management

Education

BA in a related field

Licensed Customs Broker

Job description

Area Head of Customs Product & Operations, Canada

Lead, stabilize, and grow a robust Canada customs brokerage organization of 40+ professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the P&L for Maersk Customs Lead and stabilize CHB operations across the Canada Area.
• Drive commercial growth in partnership with sales leadership.
• Strengthen customer relationships to improve retention and satisfaction.
• Ensure consistent, compliant, and high‑quality service delivery.
• Improve productivity, cost‑to‑serve, and operational efficiency.
• Lead with care while intentionally building a high‑performance culture.
• Drive performance management across teams (objective setting, reviews, compensation).
• Proactively manage capacity planning and workload distribution.
• Oversee service metrics and ensure accountability to KPIs.
• Champion operational excellence initiatives and productivity improvements.
• Act as the senior point of contact for customs delivery matters.

Qualifications

• BA in a related field strongly preferred.
• Licensed Customs Broker (required).
• 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Customs Brokerage and Trade Compliance.
• Proven experience leading teams of 40+ FTE preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to drive commercial growth while maintaining operational control.
• Experience shaping high‑performance teams with strong employee engagement.
• Ability to interface with senior leadership.
• Experience operating within customs regulatory complexity and volatility.
• Ability to integrate and leverage globally aligned systems and platforms at a regional level.
• Domestic travel expected for 20% of time.

Pay Range

$140,000–$150,000 CAD (anticipated starting salary range; may be adjusted in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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