customs clearance agent
Novalink Logistics Inc
18 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Canada
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Asset languages
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
Work setting
- Freight forwarding company
Tasks
- Prepare and process import and export documents and other forms on behalf of clients
- Arrange for payment of duties, taxes, storage and transportation of imported goods
- Arrange for bonds to cover duty goods
- Quote duty and tax rates on commodities
- Advise clients on export and import restrictions
- Advise clients on tariff system
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Canadian Society of Customs Brokers Certificate
- Canadian Society of Customs Brokers Qualification Certificate
- Customs Broker Licence - Customs and Excise
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
Customs broker specialization
- Refund and drawbacks
- Tariffs
- Commodities
- Customs legislation
- Financial affairs
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Commission
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available