Customs Trade Consultant

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.

• We CARE:
  Our values guide everything we do — Clients are our focus, Associates matter, Relentlessly serving traders, Excellence and innovation in all we do.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Flexibility and connection matter. Our Giveback Committee, Social Committee, and Cultural Ambassadors keep our teams supported, engaged, and inspired.
• Competitive Compensation:
  Fair pay through scheduled salary assessments and a performance-based bonus program.
• Excellent Benefits:
  Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life & AD&D coverage.
• Growth & Development:
  Access to our internal university, leadership development program

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.

• 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.

• 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

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the customs industry
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation
• U.S. Customs Broker License (preferred)

• Minimal supervision required
• Primarily desk-based (90%) with occasional standing or travel (5% each)

Remote- must be able to travel to Pembina, ND office for training

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CST (40 hours/week)

One statutory holiday per year will be required to be worked

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.