Senior Trade Compliance Leader – Canada/US, Hybrid

Finning; Surrey; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career advancement and training

Pension and employee stock purchase

Comprehensive health benefits

Disability benefits

Job summary

Finning Canada is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to lead Canadian and U.S. trade matters with independence and strategic insight across Canada and the United States.

This senior IC role focuses on governance, audits, and continuous improvement within a cross-border regulatory framework. You will mentor the team, interact with CBSA/CBP, brokers, and OEM partners, and drive risk mitigation across multiple Finning entities.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic thinking with independent judgment and decision-making ability.
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
• Clear, confident communicator with presentation skills.
• Collaborative influencer able to drive change across functions.
• High ethical standards and compliance-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own and govern all customs compliance processes across Finning entities.
• Serve as senior technical expert for Canadian and U.S. customs matters.
• Lead audits of classifications, valuations, and origin documentation.
• Design and implement compliance frameworks and process improvements.
• Provide advanced mentorship to Trade Compliance Specialists.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Independent decision-making

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Diploma or degree in International Trade, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Finning Canada is seeking a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to lead Canadian and U.S. trade matters with independence and strategic insight across Canada and the United States.

This senior IC role focuses on governance, audits, and continuous improvement within a cross-border regulatory framework. You will mentor the team, interact with CBSA/CBP, brokers, and OEM partners, and drive risk mitigation across multiple Finning entities.