customs clearance agent

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Mandarin
• Cantonese
  
  

Work setting

• Freight forwarding company
  
  

Responsibilities

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
  
  

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Canadian Society of Customs Brokers Certificate
• Canadian Society of Customs Brokers Qualification Certificate
• Customs Broker Licence - Customs and Excise
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Customs broker specialization

• Refund and drawbacks
• Tariffs
• Commodities
• Customs legislation
• Financial affairs
  
  

Additional information

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
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Life insurance
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available