Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist

SEKISUI Diagnostics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A diagnostics company in Toronto seeks a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to lead global compliance processes for U.S. and Canadian shipments. Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, expertise in trade regulations, and 5-8 years of customs operations experience. This role offers a salary of $106,000 - $118,000 yearly, annual incentives, and comprehensive benefits including fitness reimbursements and paid time off.

Benefits

Semi-annual bonus plan

RRSP match

Education and fitness reimbursements

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of global trade compliance or customs operations experience.
• Experience in leading global import/export compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global import/export compliance processes for U.S. and Canadian shipments.
• Support internal audits and broker oversight.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain and logistics.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Deep understanding of U.S. and Canadian trade regulations

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Business

Certifications such as CCS, CES, or CTCS

Tools

Trade automation tools

Job description

Overview

Senior Trade Compliance Specialist at SEKISUI Diagnostics. Lead and manage global import / export compliance processes for U.S. and Canadian shipments. Serve as subject matter expert in customs regulations, HTS / ECCN classifications, and country-of-origin determinations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global import / export compliance processes for U.S. and Canadian shipments, ensuring adherence to trade laws and regulations.
• Serve as SME in customs regulations, HTS / ECCN classifications, and country-of-origin determinations.
• Support internal audits, broker oversight, and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, procurement, product development, and logistics to integrate compliance across the product and order lifecycle.
• Maintain and improve recordkeeping systems; facilitate Free Trade Agreement documentation; monitor regulatory changes impacting SEKISUI\'s trade obligations.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and deep understanding of U.S. and Canadian trade regulations.
• Ability to work independently on complex issues, interpret trade laws, and implement scalable compliance frameworks.
• Experience with trade automation tools; certifications such as CCS, CES, or CTCS are assets.
• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or related field; 5–8 years of global trade compliance or customs operations experience.
• U.S. Customs Broker License preferred but not required.

The anticipated base salary range is $106,000 - $118,000 per year. This role may be eligible for annual incentives and comprehensive benefits. Base salary depends on qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location.

About SEKISUI Diagnostics: At SEKISUI Diagnostics, we focus on innovating diagnostics tests and systems to improve patient outcomes, with global manufacturing and a wide customer base.

SEKISUI Diagnostics offers competitive compensation and benefits including a semi-annual bonus plan, RRSP match, education and fitness reimbursements, and paid time off to volunteer.

As an equal opportunity employer, SEKISUI Diagnostics is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable country and local laws. SEKISUI Diagnostics policy to comply with all applicable country and local laws respecting considerations of unemployment status in hiring decisions.

SEKISUI Diagnostics is pleased to consider all qualified applicants for open roles and encourages candidates to apply online. Only those candidates who are selected for further consideration or interviews will be contacted by a member of the Company’s internal recruiting team.