Job Description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely-helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Analyst Customs is responsible for preparing custom documentation and ensuring that CN shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of goods. The incumbent needs to analyse the commodities on the documents and must ensure to have the required intel to support the release. If this information is missing the incumbent must request it from the clients while educating them. The incumbent determines and tracks duties and taxes payable and processes payments on behalf of clients. The role sign documents under a power of attorney. The position represents clients with customs officials and applies for duty refunds and tariff re-classifications. The incumbent coordinates transportation and storage of imported goods and manages a shift independently without supervision.

Main Responsibilities

Custom Release Across Management

Perform multimodal custom releases across Canada for both external customers and CN Rail and its subsidiaries

Transmit custom release processes, refunds, drawbacks, and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Perform Electronic Data Interchange EDI Other Government department (OGD) releases, through Automated Cargo Release and Operations Service Systems (ACROSS) and Customs Automated Date Exchange (CADEX)

Track and Review

Transmit clearance to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and Health Canada

Review NAFTA certificates and maintain import permit, and receivables

Track and trace imports, steamship release and delivery instructions

Important Request

Request import documentation from clients and advise on import requirements for products

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Wednesday to Sunday. The incumbent must be available to work night shifts and holidays when necessary.

Requirements

Experience

Customs

Between 3 to 5 years of customs experience

Education/Certification/Designation

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Designation - preferred

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) Designation - preferred

Bachelors *

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.