Export Compliance Officer

About the role

Coulson Aviation provides skilled employment opportunities supporting wildfire response operations around the world. From our headquarters on Vancouver Island, our team helps protect communities through industry-leading aerial firefighting operations across Canada, the United States, Australia, and Chile. We are looking for a full-time, in-office Export Compliance Officer to identify risks with international trade activity and mitigate damages related to Canadian and American customs and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Designated and carry out duties as the Company’s Empowered Official
• Monitor and manage accounts with Canadian, US, and global customs brokers
• Liaise with vendors to ensure compliance with CBSA requirements for inbound freight and documentation
• Utilize commercial/customs invoices upon arrival at our facilities to support customs clearance
• Work with our broker during Customs audits
• Liaise with our broker regarding trade eligibility, restrictions, valuation, taxation implications, free trade agreements, and duty/HS tariff classification
• Work with our broker’s staff to identify customer-owned material shipments and ensure 100% of customer-owned material is accounted for on Customs and freight invoices
• Ensure Coulson Aviation, as a high-volume importer/exporter, remains responsive to CBSA and other jurisdiction regulations to avoid increased audits or monetary penalties due to documentation errors or misclassification
• Develop, update, and map Customs processes to meet certification requirements for CBSA, US Customs, Transport Canada, FAA, and other applicable regulatory bodies
• Coordinate after-hours clearances with Customs brokers
• Identify options for reducing Customs billing costs
• Review customs, duties, and freight invoices to validate charges for approval
• Analyze and monitor national and international export control regulations for relevance and applicability to the Aviation division, particularly regarding ex-military aircraft
• Represent the Company as a technical expert when speaking with the Department of State, Department of Commerce, and ATF Representatives
• Apply for all export and import licenses and maintain required documentation according to U.S. law and Company policy
• Ensure the export classification of each item that may be exported is current
• Take initiative to provide the best possible service to internal and external customers

Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Logistics, International Trade, and Customs processes
• Working knowledge of U.S. GT regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Expertise in US Export Control Laws and Regulations, with working knowledge of Canada and EU Export Control regulations
• Demonstrated experience with CBSA/US Customs regulations (an asset)
• Experience specific to freight HS tariff classifications (an asset)
• Working knowledge of the aircraft industry (an asset)
• Demonstrated use of integrated business ERP systems
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills in MS Office and process mapping programs

Skills

• Proactive problem-solving and advanced troubleshooting
• Strong interpersonal communication at all levels
• Conflict resolution and decision-making
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• High level of accountability and dependability
• High attention to compliance and quality

Benefits

• Company-paid health and dental benefits
• 5% employer-matching pension plan
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to develop practical skills and gain experience within the aviation industry