Job Description & How to Apply Below
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
As Manager, Customs & Transportation, you’ll be at the forefront of optimizing our domestic and international logistics operations—ensuring seamless material flow and asset availability across borders. You’ll drive cost-effective, high-quality solutions in partnership with business leaders, while managing vendor contracts, budgets, and leada talented team of 3 reports across Canada and Mexico. This is your opportunity to shape strategy, elevate service, and make a lasting impact.
POSITION
ACCOUNTABILITIES :
Lead and manage North American Trade Compliance for imports/exports, ensuring alignment with corporate policies
Oversee transportation and logistics operations, vendor performance, and regulatory compliance
Develop and implement trade compliance procedures, training, and manuals
Ensure accurate customs data (HTS, COO, ECCN, valuation, Incoterms) across the supply chain
Collaborate with internal teams (tax, legal, IT, procurement) and external partners to ensure compliant cross-border operations
Manage customs brokers and logistics providers, supporting timely, compliant deliveries
Identify scalable solutions to improve compliance, reduce costs, and streamline operations
Guide day-to-day trade compliance matters, including audits, duty programs, and government agency requirements
Lead sourcing strategies and contract negotiations for customs and transportation services
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business/Commerce, or a related field with a strong quantitative focus.
U.S. Licensed Customs Broker or equivalent international certification, education, and experience.
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in corporate trade compliance, with demonstrated knowledge of import/export regulations and global trade practices.
This role requires demonstrated leadership capabilities and a clear aspiration to move into a people‑leadership role in the future
WHAT CPKC HAS TO
OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee share purchase plan
Annual fitness subsidy
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal history check
Education verification
Professional references
BECOMING A RAILROADER:
As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
MANAGEMENT CONDUCTOR PROGRAM
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
CULTURE OF INCLUSION:
For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities.
Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
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