Senior Trade Compliance Specialist – Finning Finning

Location: (Hybrid)

• Surrey, BC, CA
• Edmonton, AB, CA

Salary: $90,000 to $100,000 annually with an additional bonus

Finning Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to join our team. This is a senior‑level, individual‑contributor role for a trade compliance expert who thrives in complexity, operates with independence, and brings both strategic insight and hands‑on execution to customs and global trade matters across Canada and the United States.

As a trusted internal consultant and subject matter expert, you will guide Finning’s business units (OEM, SITECH, and Power Systems) through high‑risk and technically complex trade scenarios while strengthening compliance frameworks, reducing duty exposure, and driving operational excellence.

What we can offer you:

• Great people and place to work with a hybrid work opportunity
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• Pension and employee stock purchase plans with company contributions
• Extensive health benefits including group medical and dental benefits, and short-term and long-term disability benefits
• For this position, the expected salary range is between $90,000 to $100,000 annually with an additional bonus.

Job Description:

Why Join Finning?

At Finning, we operate at scale across borders, products, and regulatory environments—making trade compliance a critical business enabler. In this role, you’ll have:

• Autonomy to shapestrategy, process, and governance
• Direct interaction withCBSA, CBP, brokers, consultants, and OEM partners
• The opportunity to mentor and elevate technical capability across the Trade Compliance team

What You’ll Do

• Own and governall customs compliance processesacross Finning entities, ensuring alignment with currentCBSA and CBP regulations
• Act as thesenior technical expertfor Canadian and U.S. customs matters, including:
  • Tariff classification & valuation
  • Origin determination & USMCA qualification
  • SIMA, surtax, PGAs, export controls, and duty programs
• Independently managehigh‑complexity HS classification, including new product introductions, kits and assemblies, tariff shifts, and multi‑program eligibility reviews
• Provide strategic guidance ontariff changes, SIMA applicability, valuation adjustments, and regulatory developments
• Own and govern theUSMCA qualification and review processfor manufactured and remanufactured products
• Manage Finning’sCARM account, ensuring compliance, financial security, and system accuracy
• Lead detailed audits of broker entries, classifications, valuations, and origin documentation to identify risks and drive corrective action
• Serve as Finning’s primary technical contact withCBSA, CBP, customs brokers, Caterpillar, and external advisors
• Design and implementprocess improvements and compliance frameworksthat enhance accuracy, efficiency, and risk mitigation
• Provide advanced technical mentorship to Trade Compliance Specialists, reducing reliance on management for complex decisions
• Duty Recovery & Cost Optimization (≈10%)
• Lead technical analysis to identifyduty recovery, conditional relief, drawback, and end‑use opportunities
• Evaluate parts, assemblies, and product families to determine program eligibility and compliance requirements
• Partner with Caterpillar and customs consultants on complex recovery initiatives
• Analyze sales and part‑level data to ensure recovery claims are audit‑ready
• Quantify financial impact and clearly communicateduty savings opportunitiesto the business
• Operational Escalation & Risk Management (≈5%)
• Act as the primary escalation point forhigh‑risk and high‑value trade issues, including SIMA scope, PGAs, temporary imports, CERS, export controls, and valuation disputes
• Review and approve classification, valuation, and duty accuracy for high‑value vendor invoices
• Provide hands‑on support during urgent or business‑critical shipments
• Coordinate with Treasury on customs bonds and duty payments to prevent financial exposure
• What You’ll Be Accountable For
• Maintaining expert‑level knowledge ofCanadian and U.S. trade regulations
• Translating regulatory change intoclear, actionable guidance
• Proactively identifying compliance risks and implementing mitigation plans
• Delivering data‑driven insights, reports, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Acting as a trusted internal consultant and thought partner to the business
• Supporting continuous improvement, SOP development, and best practices
• Safeguarding Finning against penalties, delays, and reputational risk
• What You Bring
• Skills & Capabilities
• Strategic thinker with strong independent judgment and decision‑making ability
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail
• Clear, confident communicator with strong presentation and training skills
• Collaborative influencer able to drive change across functions
• High ethical standards and the confidence to advocate for compliance
• Technical Knowledge & Expertise
• Deep expertise inCanadian and U.S. customs regulations, tariff schedules, GIRs, D‑Memos, WCO notes, SIMA, valuation, and surtax
• Advanced understanding ofUSMCAand free trade agreement qualification
• Strong knowledge ofHS codes, ECCNs, ECL, and export controls
• Experience withduty recovery and minimization programs
• Familiarity with PGAs (EPA, FDA, CFIA, DOT, HC, CGP, Environment Canada)
• Solid understanding ofsupply chain, logistics, reverse logistics, and INCOTERMS
• Proven ability to lead audits, amendments, and ruling‑based decisions
• Education & Experience
• Diploma or degree inInternational Trade, Logistics, Business, or related field
• 10+ yearsof experience in customs, trade compliance, export controls, and duty recovery
• Professional certifications (or working toward):
  • Certified Customs Specialist
  • Certified Trade Compliance Specialist
  • Customs Export Specialist
• Experience withCARMandSingle Window(strong asset)
• Experience writing ruling requests and responding to ruling decisions
• Familiarity with U.S. export regulations,AES filings, and reporting
• Licensed Customs Broker or Control Goods Program experience (asset)
• Strong proficiency inExcel and Power BI, including reporting, pivots, and data analysis

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