customs consultant

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Individual broker

Tasks

• Prepare and process import and export documents and other forms on behalf of clients
• Sign import and export documents on behalf of clients using power of attorney
• Arrange for payment of duties, taxes, storage and transportation of imported goods
• Negotiate rates and terms
• Prepare contracts and other papers
• Quote duty and tax rates on commodities
• Advise clients on export and import restrictions

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week