Trade Compliance Specialist

Mitel Networks; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications company in Ottawa is seeking an experienced professional to ensure compliance with export control regulations and customs laws. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of customs legislation, and knowledge of the permit application process. This role offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and paid time off, creating an inclusive work environment for all applicants.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of customs experience required.
• Specialist knowledge in customs and export control legislation essential.
• Excellent understanding of international sanctions and their application.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with foreign trade regulations.
• Develop processes for import and export compliance.
• Act as liaison for Global Affairs Canada.

Skills

Customs experience

Knowledge of export control legislation

Technical understanding of company products

Knowledge of MS Office

Familiarity with governmental online-systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with experience

Tools

SAP

ERP

Job description

At Mitel, you will have the opportunity to help businesses connect, collaborate and provide better experiences for our customers. You will deliver valuable contributions in creating business success within our global organization utilizing your unique attributes, skills and experience.

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Overview

To ensure that Mitel is compliant with all Export Control legislation within the areas that Mitel supplies goods and S/W from within Canada & USA. To also ensure Mitel does not breach international sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant foreign trade regulations incl. all individual instructions of the competent authorities.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure Import and Export compliance within Canada, U.S , UK, and other EU country’s export laws and regulations.
• Permit review and application for North America.
• For such processes/procedures:
  • Oversee and manage to ensure compliance.
  • Collect and report data for KPI measurement.
  • Collect and report data for required government scheduled reporting cycles (especially North America).
• Be the Export Control expert to ensure that Mitel is aware of what Export Control is, how important it is and the consequences of non-compliance.
• Ability to apply the Export Control requirements to new technologies such as Cloud based products and delivery mechanisms.
• Lead liaison for Global Affairs Canada as well as CARM operational duties .
• Maintenance of all foreign trade data for purchased raw materials and sold goods, including classification for EAR, Canadian consolidated list of strategic military and dual-use items, and EU Commerce Control List.
• Customs support.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred; or high school diploma + relevant experience
• 5+ years of customs experience
• Specialist knowledge and practical application knowledge in the field of customs and export control, fully conversant with the Canadian and USA Export control legislation
• Good technical understanding of company products, Encryption and Encryption techniques would be an advantage
• To understand the key parameters that determine if a Mitel product is Dual Use. Specifically, as it relates to Encryption hardware and software
• To have an excellent understanding of international sanctions and how to apply them in practical situations.
• Good knowledge of standard office tools (MS Office, ERP, SAP )
• Familiar with governmental online-systems (Canada: EXCOL, USA: SNAP-R) and the permit application process
• Understanding of application of Export Regulations to Cloud applications
• Understanding the sanction process, monitoring, analyzing and applying international sanctions

Mitel offers a comprehensive benefit program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, RRSP matching, Paid time off (holiday, vacation and sick), Employee Assistance Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and more! Benefits may vary based on full-time or part-time employee status.

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Mitel is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We welcome candidates with disabilities and will make accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 844-YES-MITEL (844-937-6483). Mitel will consult with all applicants with disabilities who request accommodation to ensure that the accommodation provided is suitable for the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.