Trade Compliance Specialist

IKO Industries; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (incl. Virtual Health

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

RRSP Match

Paid Vacation

Floating Days

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Engagement Events

Awards and Recognition

Tuition reimbursement

Service Awards

Employee Perks & Discounts

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to ensure cross-border shipments meet all reporting requirements.

Based in Mississauga, this full-time role involves maintaining tariff classifications, liaising with brokers, and guiding internal teams to stay compliant with evolving regulations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in customs/trade operations, strong knowledge of USMCA and international customs, and experience in JD Edwards or similar ERP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Customs and Trade operations experience.
• Strong understanding of regulatory policies for cross-border shipments.
• Knowledge of Trade Agreements (USMCA) and international customs law.
• Proficient in an advanced ERP environment (JD Edwards).
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain master tariff classification lists with supporting documents.
• Coordinate with secondary suppliers to determine trade status of products.
• Provide required paperwork to end-users as needed.
• Liaise with Brokers and Supply Chain to move goods across borders smoothly.
• Manage inquiries and audits with CBSA and US CBP authorities.
• Respond to inquiries on classification, duty rates, and documentation.
• Ensure accurate electronic filings with brokers and government agencies.
• Monitor changes in cross-border shipment rules to maintain compliant practices.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory adherence.

Skills

Customs compliance

Trade operations

USMCA knowledge

ERP (JDE)

MS Office

CCS (certified)

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

MS Office

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring we maintain compliance with all cross-border shipments and are current on all reporting requirements. This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in our Mississauga office.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation/pay package - $90,000-$120,000.

• Health Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• RRSP Match
• Paid Vacation
• Floating Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Tuition reimbursement
• Service Awards
• Employee Perks & Discounts

When You Join Us You Will Be

• Maintain a master list of tariff classifications including supporting documentation for classification
• Contact secondary suppliers to determine the trade status of purchased products
• Supply required paperwork to end-user customers when required
• Liaise with Brokers and Supply Chain to ensure the smooth movement of goods across borders
• Manage all inquiries and audit requests with CBSA and US CBP
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding classification, duty rates, documentation requirements, or other import-related matters
• Ensure data integrity with all electronic filings with brokers and government agencies for shipment activity
• Be a champion for upcoming and significant changes in cross-border shipment reporting to ensure we maintain our favored trading status
• Continuously monitor evolving rules and guidelines with government agencies, assessing the impact on all IKO companies and ensuring we are proactively responding to changes to remain compliant

Our Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 5 years of Customs and Trade operations experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Strong understanding of the requirements to maintain compliance with all regulatory policies for cross-border shipments
• Strong technical knowledge of Trade Agreements (USMCA etc.) and international customs legislation, compliance, and security practices
• Proficient working in an advanced ERP environment (preferably JDE experience) along with advanced MSOffice functionality
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) is an asset
• Established hands‑on experience in dealing with Canadian and US customs authorities
• Detail-focused and committed to meeting challenging deadlines and remaining current on all regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with both external and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance

AI Candidate Screening Note

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools on a limited basis to assist in initial assessment, identification, and review of candidates. AI is used only to support our recruiting and hiring team, and decisions are always made by the recruiting and hiring team. Absolutely no applicant data is sent or provided externally through these AI tools.

Benefits of Employment

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

IKO is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing systems operating in Canada, the United States and multiple global markets. Our 70+ years of success has been enabled by the dedication of our employees. We would welcome the opportunity to consider you for one of our great opportunities!

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