Customs Compliance Specialist

Posted Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM

For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer‑focused company, Buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services.

Buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way.

Buckland is looking for a Customs Compliance Specialist

This position is responsible for assisting on compliance projects for major clients and provide Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification of goods. The role requires professional communication with team members, clients, suppliers, and government representatives.

• Competitive salary, benefits package, and matching retirement plan
• A friendly, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning
• A chance to be part of a growing organization

• Complete FTA determinations and reviews, identify solicitation and classification workload needed for qualification.
• Assist with Trade Program projects, audits, and verification programs.
• Review and maintain database integrity by utilizing various client and provide software to organize and manage the workload.
• Provide brokers and client assistance with FTA document support, create reports, and may assist in drafting compliance processes and related work instructions.
• Liaison with significant business partners on Customs compliance issues and provide effective and diplomatic internal and external customer service.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Apply your skills with Microsoft utilizing programs such as Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate your meticulous attention to detail by ensuring accuracy and decision making.
• Driven by results working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Maintain a well‑organized calendar to balance meetings, tasks, and future initiatives.
• Provide exceptional customer support by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly and effectively.

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain
• Management/Transportation/International Business, or related discipline.
• US Customs broker’s license and/or CCS designation preferred but not required.
• Minimum 3 years of qualification experience with expert knowledge of FTA Rules of Origin and RVC calculations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools with advanced knowledge of Excel and Access (preferred).
• Professional and mature demeanour.
• Good research and analytical skills with strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.
• Valid Passport and ability and desire to occasionally travel if required to other offices locations in CAD/USA/MEX.

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Buckland provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on any protected ground under applicable human rights legislation. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including: recruitment, hiring, training, placement, promotion, compensation, transfer, leaves of absence, layoff, recall and termination.

Buckland may use artificial intelligence from time to time to screen, assess or select applicants for employment, including for this position. Buckland will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection and onboarding process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at