Junior Customs Import Specialist

LCS Customs Brokers Inc is a mid-size company, free of the constraints found in the typical large corporate environments. We value hard work, teamwork, continuous learning, and innovation. However, we also offer a relaxed working environment, birthday celebrations, free monthly company lunch, an annual Christmas/holiday party, and a family-like supportive, and dedicated working environment.

LCS takes pride in the longstanding relationships developed with both clients and employees throughout the 26 years of our company's history. Ideally, we look to hire those with similar dedication and professionalism who are looking for a long-term work ‘family’ in which to grow and thrive - is that you?

The junior customs import specialist position is best suited for someone with a minimum of 1-2 years of customs brokerage employment or someone who just finished a college degree in the customs field such as the Seneca program. There will be a mix of responsibilities and an amazing opportunity to learn many different aspects of customs brokerage such as ocean/air imports, clearance of all types of goods, HS classification and rating as well as other aspects of the customs industry such as deliveries, invoicing, exports, etc. Unlike larger brokers, junior employees are not stuck solely handling LVS or other monotonous tasks. Training at LCS will be thorough and at an appropriate pace, setting you up to grow and succeed in the industry.

**Some of the main duties will be**:

- Prepare IID entries for all types of commodities via all modes of transport
- Review files for accuracy and errors
- Acquit and correct entries
- Liaise with other teams for entry follow up
- Collection of supplementary information or documentation when required from customers, drivers, CBSA, and others
- Monitor and update various databases (e.g. CUSMA, Permits, HS, etc.)
- Arrange deliveries for LCL, FCL, air, and local shipment, including payment of terminal/docs fees
- Opening or amending client accounts
- Some invoicing
- Other duties as assigned.

**Required Skills**:

- Completion of Grade XII or equivalent
- Post Secondary education in the customs field is an asset
- Thorough understanding of Canadian rules & regulations for the importation of goods
- Strong computer skills (especially Outlook, Excel, Adobe PDF)
- Strong Keyboarding skills - 100-150 numeric characters per minute preferred
- Ability to handle large volumes of work accurately
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to prioritize work & time management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to perform daily job functions in a mature and professional manner
- Effective & efficient work habits (including punctuality, responsiveness, and multi-tasking)
- Strong professional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal as well as active listening)

**Additional Information**:

- We offer a competitive salary, bonuses, extended health/dental/vision benefits, professional training, sick leave, vacation time

**Further Contact**

**Salary**: $40,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All common surfaces are sanitized regularly, 98% of staff are vaccinated

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Woodbridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have any prior experience with preparing IID entries for all types of commodities via all modes of transport and reviewing files for accuracy and errors?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- customs brokerage: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CCS or CTCS designate (preferred)