Job Description

J. D. Irving, Limited (JDI) is a large, diversified conglomerate based in Saint John, New Brunswick with over 18,000 employees in Canada, the United States, and select international jurisdictions. Our operations span the forestry, transportation, retail, shipbuilding, food & agriculture, consumer products, and construction industries.

We are currently seeking candidates for the role of Customs Trade Associate in Halifax, NS.

The JDI Customs Group is a dedicated group of professionals responsible for controlling Customs self-clearance of high-volume shipments entering Canada by ocean, air, highway, and rail modes. The group conducts in depth compliance audits of CBSA and CBP regulations, policies, and procedures for all the J.D. Irving, Limited groups of companies. The team manages numerous other government agency requirements such as CFIA, USDA, FDA, CRA, APHIS and MLB to maintain high compliance standards.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Strong knowledge of current Canadian and US Custom Legislation
• Support the Canadian and U.S. business units and provide documentation and information requirements to facilitate routine cross border shipments.
• Customs activity governance, and implementation of supporting initiatives.
• Releasing and accounting for shipments air, rail, highway and ocean
• Preparing export documentation and monthly report for GST and Duty
• Ensure Company compliance with Canada and US Customs Laws and Regulations, including NAFTA.
• Build and strengthen relationships with customs authorities and other government departments.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Post-Secondary Education
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Knowledge of International Free Trade Agreements
• Strong organizational skills and a strong sense of urgency
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritize in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail
• High degree of curiosity

We appreciate your interest in our company however, only those candidates selected to proceed in our recruitment process will be contacted.

To learn more about our products and services, click .

J.D. Irving, Limited is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Jun 12, 2023

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