Trade Compliance Officer - Dartmouth, Canada - Ultra Electronics

Ultra Electronics

Verified Company

Dartmouth, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Responsible for ensuring effective customs compliance in accordance with Canadian, US, and International customs laws and regulations for both imports and exports.

Responsible for drafting, submitting, and managing licenses, permits and agreements (Canada Export Permits, US ITAR DSP/TAA and EAR).
Responsible for managing Global Affairs Canada license recordkeeping requirements and proficiency with New EXCOL systems.
Responsible for reviewing import and export documentation, pulling together information from stakeholders and interfacing with internal logistics team, external freight forwarders and export authorities.
Support compliance and risk management responsibilities, to include ethics, antibribery and FCPA regulations
Provide regulatory interpretation and guidance in the following areas: Export Control Classification, Export Licensing, Trade Compliance training, Export Documentation, Record keeping, and Third-Party Due Diligence
Import responsibilities: document shipments to ensure that they are in compliance with customs rules and regulations, also counsel on matters like tariffs, insurance, Incoterms and quotas. This position also requires consulting with customs agents to ease passage of shipments through customs.
Draft policies and assist in the protection of electronic transfer of sensitive information.
Assist in oversight of employee's trade compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

Required Skills:

5+ years prior relevant Trade Compliance experience, preferably dealing with military goods
5+ years of experience and strong knowledge of Global Affairs Canada Export and Import Controls and ITAR/EAR regulations
Must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Desired Skills:

Bachelor's Degree and/or Trade Compliance Certification
Willing to effectively coordinate simultaneous activities, and successfully prioritize multiple tasks with good judgment.
Strong organizational skills for accurate and effective record keeping suitable for external audit.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interface with personnel at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
Experience with US, Australia, and UK import and export practices and regulations
Occasional Travel Required

What's in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries.

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP)