Trade Compliance Specialist

Reporting to the Senior Manager Global Logistics & Customs, the Trade Compliance Specialist (Logistics) primary function is to ensure adherence to import and export regulations while promoting collaboration across various departments to enable efficient international trade operations. The role focuses on mitigating risks, maintaining compliance with relevant laws, company policies and facilitating the smooth functioning of our global supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Act as a point of contact for trade compliance inquiries within the organization.
• Work with Procurement to maintain all foreign trade data for purchased raw and finished materials and sold goods, including classification for EAR.
• Partner with Engineering and Logistics to classify products and technologies under the appropriate Harmonized System (HS) codes and retain proper records.
• Coordinate with Logistics to manage customs clearance and shipping documentation.
• Liaise with Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and Nordion Security to address embargoes, sanctions, and other trade restrictions.
• Proactively identify and resolve import and export issues, develop risk mitigation strategies, and monitor changes in global trade regulations (i.e. Dual-Use Items (Export Control) Regulations.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Global Logistics and Customs to design and implement processes and procedures that ensure full compliance with import and export regulations across Canada, the U.S. the UK, and other EU countries.
• Build exceptional relationships with internal & external stakeholders, achieving compliance, operational excellence, and strategic alignment.
• Collect and report data for KPI measurement.

Education and Experience

3–5 years of experience in import/export regulations, trade compliance policies and customs procedures.

Previous experience in trade compliance, logistics, supply chain, or international business.

Experience with customs declarations, shipping documentation, global customs operations and trade agreements such as CUSMA/USMCA or WTO policies.

Proficient with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes classifications.

Ability to identify trade compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.

Strong skills in coordinating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies.

Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Education:

Diploma or associate degree from a recognized community college in one of the following disciplines:

International Business

Supply Chain Management

Logistics and Transportation

Customs and Border Services

Business Administration

Skills and Experience

Equivalent combination of education and 3–5 years of relevant experience in trade compliance, import/export operations, customs brokerage, or global logistics will also be considered.

Demonstrated experience in customs declarations, shipping documentation, global customs procedures, and trade agreements such as CUSMA/USMCA and WTO policies

Proficient in classifying goods using Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes

Skilled at identifying trade compliance risks and implementing effective corrective measures

Strong coordination abilities with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory agencies

Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Solid technical understanding of company products, including hand tools, mechanical and computer components, and electronic systems

Certificates:

Current or working towards a certification, such as Canadian Society of Customs Broker (CSCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Certified Export Specialist (CES) is highly desirable.

A customs broker license is an asset.

Additional Requirement

Flexibility to work occasional overtime to support project deadlines

Willingness to travel occasionally for training, meetings, or project-related activities

Training Required:

Must complete all required training and certification as a Nuclear Energy Worker.