Trade Compliance Specialist

Position: Trade Compliance Specialist Location: Montreal or Bromont, QCSalary: $85,000 - $95,000 CAD + full benefits + long-term growthJob Type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid (3+ days onsite/week)Own Trade Compliance in a World-Class Technology EnvironmentAre you a Trade Compliance expert ready to take ownership of export control at one of Canada's leading high-tech manufacturing hubs?This is your opportunity to lead Trade Compliance from the inside out — ensuring full adherence to Canadian and U.S. export laws, driving classification accuracy, license submissions, internal training, and cross-border enablement. You'll be the key Trade Compliance professional supporting a growing site with global reach and high-value products, working hand-in-hand with senior leadership and global compliance teams.Why This Trade Compliance Role Stands Out:- Export-Centric Focus: Lead classification, licensing, and export clearance across U.S. and international borders.- Ownership: Your Trade Compliance expertise will drive process, policy, and operational success.- Embedded Impact: Support engineering, supply chain, shipping, legal, and quality teams at the site level.- Collaborative Leadership: Work directly with the Canadian Director of Trade Compliance and U.S. corporate.- Work Flexibility: Based out of Saint-Laurent with regular travel to Bromont (hybrid model available).Your Role in Trade Compliance:As the Trade Compliance Specialist, your mission is to ensure that export activities are fully compliant, properly documented, and proactively managed. You will:- Execute accurate classification of goods and technology (HTS, ECCN, ITAR).- Prepare and submit export licenses and permits under Canadian and U.S. law.- Manage and maintain Trade Compliance documentation, reporting, and audit readiness.- Conduct third-party screenings, denied party checks, and due diligence.- Lead Trade Compliance training for key functional areas (engineering, logistics, contracts, etc.).- Ensure robust recordkeeping and oversee periodic Trade Compliance self-assessments.- Interface with government agencies (Global Affairs Canada, CBSA, DDTC, BIS) and report issues or investigations.- Support logistics and operations teams with day-to-day Trade Compliance advice and escalation handling.- Continuously track and interpret regulatory updates affecting Trade Compliance and export law.What You Bring to Trade Compliance:- 1-3 years of experience in Trade Compliance, with a strong focus on export regulation and operations.- Proven ability in export classification (ECCN, HTS, ITAR), export license and permit preparation, navigating Canadian EIPA, Controlled Goods Program, and U.S. ITAR/EAR.- Strong communication in verbal and written.- Post-secondary education in international trade, business, commerce, or a related field.Please send your resume in Word format to Maia Slivinschi at maia.slivinschi@quantum.ca.REFER A PERM HIRE AND EARN UP TO $1,000! For more details, click here.CNESST permit numbers: AP-2000158 & AR-2000157