Gateway Recruiting
Toronto, ON
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Position Summary:
This individual will act as a collaborative, consultative advisor, working closely with partners and associates to deliver hands-on guidance across Canadian customs compliance. This role requires deep expertise in both legacy customs processes and the evolving CARM environment, with the ability to translate complex regulations into practical, business-focused solutions.
This position is primarily focused on import compliance and advisory, with exposure to broader trade matters as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide Canadian customs consulting and advisory services to importers, exporters, and Non-Resident Importers across all Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)-regulated matters
- Advise on tariff classification, valuation, origin, and tariff treatment in accordance with Canadian customs legislation
- Support clients with Canadian market entry strategies, including Non-Resident Importer (NRI) structures
- Assist clients through CBSA verification audits, including preparation, documentation, and response strategy
- Advise on and support voluntary disclosures and related risk mitigation strategies
- Act as a subject matter expert on CARM, supporting clients through implementation and ongoing compliance
- Apply expertise in both legacy (pre-CARM) and current regulatory frameworks to guide clients through transition
- Draft and implement customs compliance manuals, policies, and standard operating procedures
- Develop and deliver client training programs on Canadian customs compliance requirements
- Partner closely with firm leadership to deliver integrated, client-focused advisory solutions
- Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable business guidance
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in Canadian customs and international trade compliance
- Deep knowledge of CBSA regulations and Canadian customs legislation
- Proven hands-on experience with CARM and familiarity with legacy customs processes
- Strong background in a consultative, client-facing environment (law firm, consulting firm, or in-house)
- Expertise in tariff classification, valuation, origin, and trade compliance program development
- Experience supporting CBSA audits, disclosures, and regulatory interactions
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex regulatory concepts
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, accurate work
- High standards of rigor and accountability in deliverables
- Recognized subject matter expertise in Canadian customs compliance
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Consistent focus on delivering high-quality client experience with a legal lens
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This is a full-time position based in Toronto, ON.
You will provide Canadian customs consulting and advisory services, including tariff classification, valuation, origin, and CARM implementation coaching, and assist with CBSA audits, disclosures, and risk mitigation.
The role requires 10+ years of experience in Canadian customs and international trade compliance, with deep knowledge of CBSA regulations and CARM, plus hands-on consultative experience.
Yes, you will draft and implement customs compliance manuals, policies, standard operating procedures, and develop and deliver client training programs on Canadian customs compliance requirements.
You will support clients with Canadian market entry strategies, including Non-Resident Importer structures, and act as a trusted advisor translating regulatory requirements into actionable business guidance.
The position is primarily focused on import compliance and advisory, with exposure to broader trade matters as needed.
