Sr. Customs Advisor/Customs Specialist

Our client, an oil and gas company, is looking to hire a Sr. Customs Advisor/Customs Specialist to their team for an initial 6-month contract with a possibility of extension/conversion. This role is currently hybrid, 4 days per week in the office in Calgary.

Your responsibilities include:

• Provide Import/Export Guidance: Advise logistics teams and business units on pre- and post-trade activities, including commercial document requirements for customs clearance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Review Contracts for Compliance: Assess commercial contracts and agreements, offering recommendations on import/export terms to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Enhance Customs Control Framework: Conduct risk assessments on customs operations, identify potential risks, and implement strategies to mitigate them while driving process improvements.
• Develop and Refine Control Processes: Establish and improve control mechanisms for import/export activities to address gaps, collaborating with third parties and internal customs compliance teams.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Evaluate internal processes in light of regulatory changes, ensuring compliance with import/export laws and company policies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Education: Collaborate with business units to provide relevant trade compliance information, reinforcing expectations and enhancing awareness.
• Industry Trend Analysis: Monitor changes and trends in international trade and their potential impact on the organization's operations and risk profile.
• Support Data Streamlining Initiatives: Contribute to team efforts in data streamlining and analytics, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making.

Must Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Experience in risk analysis, specifically in customs or international trade.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the Oil & Gas industry and/or at a customs brokerage firm supporting the oil & gas industry considered an asset; strong working knowledge of the oil and gas business, projects, and equipment.
• Experience as a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) focusing on compliance.
• Strong knowledge of import/export procedures and Canada/U.S. Customs laws, rules & regulations.
• Data analytics and visualization experience required; data science experience considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively on a dynamic team while managing competing priorities.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly send your resume in MS Word format to fouzan@ifgpr.com today!