Intermediate to Senior Customs Rater – Truck and LVS – Niagara Falls, ON
Our client is a long-established customs broker/freight forwarder with a generous compensation package: in-office position.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Determine the type of shipment for truck and LVS clearances
- Dealing mainly with ocean and truck customs clearances; single and multi-line entries
- Assigning/Researching correct HS Tariff codes
- Handle all types of releases to include PARS, RMDS, temporary imports
- Independently be responsible for handling incoming live shipments for set up
- Update client profile notes for new vendor information
- Create specific shipment notes if required for out of the ordinary information pertaining to a clearance
- Have basic knowledge of Other Government Departments (OGD) that work in conjunction with the CBSA
- Entering in all charges applicable that pertains to a shipment
- Obtain information to clear the shipment to include information for OGDs (Other Government Departments)
- Answer incoming phone calls and emails in a timely manner; check voice mail and return calls within a timely manner; assist clients with their requests
- Tracking and tracing shipments and monitor shipments set up on PARS for acceptance
- Deal with agents, customers, vendors and carriers, for setting up shipments or obtaining information
Qualifications and Experience:
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to all individuals
- Truck and LVS rating and releasing experience
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and make adjustments for changing workload
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a Customs Broker in Canada
- Post-secondary education in a customs related field would be an asset
Education and Certifications:
- Minimum OSSGD, preference for CCS but this is not essential
Compensation: 55K-65K (+), depending on experience, plus up to 4% matching RRSP, full benefits and a discretionary bonus paid every year without exception since 1990.
