Customs Trade Consultant

About this role

Join a Best-Managed Employer as a Trade Consultant

At GHY, we don’t just move goods across borders — we move possibilities forward. As a “Best-Managed” Employer, we’re proud to be a family-led organization where people genuinely care about their work, their clients, and one another.

For over a century, we’ve been helping importers and exporters trade confidently in global markets. With offices across Canada and the United States — including Toronto, Emerson, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, North Dakota, and South Carolina — GHY continues to grow through integrity, innovation, and care.

About the Role

Are you a seasoned trade compliance professional with a passion for customs regulations and client consulting? Reporting to the Director of US Trade Services, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert, mentor colleagues, and provide strategic guidance to clients on complex trade matters.

What You’ll Do

• Advise clients on tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, and free trade agreement qualification, and draft CBP Binding Ruling Requests.
• Support compliance activities including verifications, post-entry corrections, and coordination with CBP and Partner Government Agencies.
• Prepare scope of work proposals, identify client risks and refund opportunities, and assist with duty drawback coordination.
• Compile customs documentation, manage post-entry filings, and maintain logs for refunds, CBP requests, and entry status.
• Research and resolve supplemental duty bills and penalties, and generate reports to support trade operations.
• Contribute to business development by creating trade-related presentation content and participating in team huddles and process improvements.

What You Bring

• Skills & Competencies:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage deadlines and heavy workloads

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to represent GHY professionally with clients, colleagues, and CBP
• Advanced knowledge of:
• Tariff classification and Explanatory Notes
• U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR)
• Valuation rules and country of origin determinations
• Proficiency in:
• Executing customs entries for all transportation modes
• ACE functionality and brokerage software
• Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience & Education
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the customs industry
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation
• U.S. Customs Broker License (preferred)
• Working Conditions
• Minimal supervision required
• Primarily desk-based (90%) with occasional standing or travel (5% each)
• 📍 Location: Remote- must be able to travel to Pembina, ND office for training
• 🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CST (40 hours/week)
• 📅 Holidays: One statutory holiday per year will be required to be worked
• Why GHY?

At GHY, we’re committed to building a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence. You’ll join a team that values expertise, supports professional development, and works together to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

• Ready to take the next step in your trade services career?
• Apply now and help shape the future of global trade with GHY.