Courtney Agencies Ltd. is a Certified B Corporation and climate-neutral company, providing licensed customs brokerage and international freight forwarding services since 1955. We empower values-based businesses to thrive in the global marketplace, fostering a community where trade enhances understanding and quality of life.

We are seeking a Customs Specialist (CCS) (Customs Broker/Customs Rater) to join a vibrant team of 20 staff in downtown Vancouver. Courtney works closely with our sister company PMK International LLC, a US licensed customs brokerage business with 14 staff in Seattle, Washington.

Apply your customs classification and processing experience to all modes and types of transactions. Communicate with service providers, clients and colleagues to clear shipments into Canada.

Skills

• ideally, broad tariff and classification experience, knowledge of duties, taxes, HVS and LVS processing, PARS, OGD reporting, trade agreements, rules of origin, ACI and CARM
• Strong data entry (accuracy, consistency, speed) and strong software skills
• Communication with client service orientation
• Attention to detail, critical thinking and numeracy skills
• Commitment to team happiness and success
• Comfortable with complexity and problem solving
• Organized, able to prioritize and deliver in a busy live shipment environment
• Learning orientation, reliable and consistent

Education

• CCS designation or equivalent or willing to pursue with company support
• Post-secondary education degree is a strong asset
• Career focus in international trade, customs and/or logistics
• Minimum one year of customs clearance experience

Compensation & Location

Competitive salary based on experience and skills