Trade Compliance Intern-Winter 2027

ABB Inc; Dorval; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Canada offers a hands-on internship in Customs Compliance within the ABB Canada team. You will support duty drawback claims and maintain import/export data with guidance from experienced colleagues.

This in-person placement is five days a week in the office. You will gain practical trade compliance experience, organize records in Excel, and learn ERP systems while collaborating with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Pursuing university or college degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Engineering or related field.
• Detail-oriented and methodical with strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with large datasets.
• Able to read technical product information and learn new tools quickly.
• Organized, independent and able to manage priorities to meet deadlines.
• French is required; English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec.
• Familiarity with ERP systems Infor and SAP is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Organize and validate import and export records in Excel and match items to ABB product part numbers.
• Support customs compliance activities, including classification data, CUSMA certificates of origin and ERP data files.
• Assist with export declarations and coordination of road and courier shipments under supervision.
• Respond to requests from internal and external partners and help maintain procedures.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Read technical product information

Organization / time management

French language

Education

University/College degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

Infor

SAP

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

In this role, you will gain practical experience in trade compliance through a temporary work placement within the Customs Compliance team of ABB Canada. You will support the preparation of duty drawback claims and the maintenance of the import and export data they rely on. Training is provided, and you will work with guidance from experienced colleagues. This is an in person internships (5 days a week in office).

Responsibilities

The internship tasks will include:

• Organize and validate import and export records in Excel, and match each item to the correct ABB product part number
• Support customs compliance activities such as classification data, CUSMA certificates of origin and data files for the ERP system
• Assist with export declarations and the coordination of road and courier shipments, under supervision
• Respond to requests from internal and external partners and help maintain work procedures

Qualifications

• You currently pursue a university or college degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Engineering or a related field
• You are detail-oriented and methodical, with strong analytical skills
• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with large datasets
• You are able to read technical product information and learn new tools quickly
• You are organized, work independently and manage priorities to meet deadlines
• French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Infor, SAP) and an interest in customs or international trade are an asset

Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:

• Women
• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minorities
• Persons with disabilities

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.