Canada Customs Compliance Manager

• Manage the Canadian customs compliance framework, including policies, procedures, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Ensure accurate and defensible tariff classification, customs valuation, and origin determinations for all imported goods, including production materials, machinery, tooling, and service parts.
• Serve as the technical authority on customs valuation matters, including transaction value, assists, royalties, tooling, freight, insurance, and related-party considerations.
• Oversee origin qualification and documentation for applicable free trade agreements, including CUSMA/USMCA and CETA, and manage supplier solicitation and verification processes.
• Maintain HS classification governance, including classification databases, rationale documentation, and alignment with service providers.
• Manage responses to CBSA audits, verifications, and compliance reviews, including corrective actions, adjustments, and voluntary disclosures where required.
• Manage relationships with customs brokers and third-party service providers, including performance monitoring, KPIs, and regular compliance reviews.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, Tax, Legal, and IT) to embed customs compliance into business processes.
• Support and maintain CBSA program participation, including CARM compliance, PIP and Customs Self-Assessment (CSA).
• Oversee Canadian export compliance processes, including alignment with CBSA export reporting requirements and internal controls.
• Monitor regulatory changes and support implementation of process updates, training, and communication across the organization.

• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation or equivalent customs/trade certification (required).
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in Canadian customs compliance, preferably within automotive or large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in customs valuation, tariff classification, and origin determination.
• Strong foundational knowledge of the CBSA CARM system
• Strong working knowledge of CBSA legislation, regulations, and compliance programs, including audit and verification processes.
• Proven experience managing customs brokers and external service providers.
• Experience with Customs Self-Assessment (CSA) Trusted Trader Program
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical customs requirements into practical business guidance.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience supporting CBSA Trusted Trader programs (e.g., CSA Platinum) and customs modernization initiatives.
• Automotive industry experience supporting high-volume, just-in-time manufacturing environments.

• Deep technical customs expertise (valuation, origin, classification).
• Risk management and audit readiness mindset.
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Process improvement and compliance automation orientation.
• High professional integrity and sound judgment.

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