Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist

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The year 1954 marked a significant milestone in thermal insulation history. Armstrong's R&D Project Number 54013, developed by three innovators, evolved into ArmaFlex, the world's first flexible, closed-cell elastomeric foam for equipment insulation. This product revolutionized the insulation industry. Today, 70 years later, ArmaFlex continues to be a pillar of Armacell's success. 

This position is responsible for advising on day-to-day import and export compliance activities including responding to phone and email inquiries; problem solving; aiding in interpretation and dissemination of regulatory changes; developing structured compliance protocols; tracking international shipments; assisting in import and export compliance rule-set development and maintenance; and assisting in general training and awareness.

Since global trade regulations affect the global activities of each operating group, the actions of the individual in this position will impact the entire corporation. Affected activities will include: import, export and re-export of commodities between foreign company locations, distributors and customers; anti-boycott compliance; sanctions policies; Incoterms, and power of attorney and broker/forwarder management.

Exporting volume constitutes a large percentage of Armacell Canada's sales and involves thousands of products. Compliance in this area is mandatory. This position will interface with all internal organizations, including, but not limited to: Business Areas, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and R&D.

What Armacell can offer you

• Holidays: You are entitled to 12 Statuary public holidays per year based on Federal and Provincial holidays.

• Paid Time Off: You will be eligible for paid time off

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage: Armacell Canada provides medical, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance after three months of employment.

• Life Insurance: Armacell Canada provides company-paid life insurance of one time your annual earnings. Additional life insurance may be purchased at your own expense.

• Registered Retirement Plan: You are eligible to participate in Armacell Canada Inc. RRSP/DSP plan where Armacell Canada Inc. will match up to 3% of your annual base salary after six months of employment.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as an advisor to Armacell Canada on trade compliance including Armacell Canada exports and their US imports.

• Ensure full compliance and timely resolution for the assignment of HTS classifications for import and export shipments.

• Subject matter expert on Canadian and US Customs valuation.

• Collect, analyze, and evaluate company data and processes to identify risk & opportunities for standardizing and streamlining processes across business units.

• Strong working knowledge of USMCA and other Canadian Free Trade Agreements.

• Influence business practices to implement and utilize automated solutions.

• Collaborate with various stakeholders (business unit management, department leadership, US Customs & Trade Compliance Manager) on cross company activities promoting process optimization.

• Identify, capture, collect, monitor key metrics (KPI's) for development of business strategies and presentation to management.

• Develop, implement, and enforce guidelines, solutions and plans to optimize processes in area of responsibility.

• Supports regular training to targeted business unit groups on import and export compliance topics.

• Implementation of Customs Compliance processes within the ERP/business unit.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) or CTCS (Certified Trade Compliance Specialist) Certification Designation in good standing.

• Minimum 5-7 years of business experience dealing in customer engagement, order fulfillment, and experience working with forwarding agents, customs brokers, and government agencies.

• Manufacturing and operations background.

• USMCA and other Canadian Free Trade Agreements.

• Direct experience with determining Canadian and US HTS classifications. 

• Subject matter expertise on customs valuation.  

• Hands-on experience with ERP, preferably SAP.

• Strong written and verbal communication / interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in computer skills utilizing MS Office applications.

• Ability to work independently.

• Presentation skills.

Posting Dates

December 5, December 19, 2025.

The expected compensation range for this role is $65, $80,000.00 CAD.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience, and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

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