Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Finning Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to join our team. This is a senior‑level, individual‑contributor role for a trade compliance expert who thrives in complexity, operates with independence, and brings both strategic insight and hands‑on execution to customs and global trade matters across Canada and the United States. As a trusted internal consultant and subject matter expert, you will guide Finning’s business units (OEM, SITECH, and Power Systems) through high‑risk and technically complex trade scenarios while strengthening compliance frameworks, reducing duty exposure, and driving operational excellence.

• Great people and place to work with a hybrid work opportunity
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• Pension and employee stock purchase plans with company contributions
• Extensive health benefits including group medical and dental benefits, and short-term and long-term disability benefits

For this position, the expected salary range is between $90,000 to $100,000 annually with an additional bonus.

• Enterprise‑level impact across multiple business entities
• Autonomy to shape strategy, process, and governance
• Direct interaction with CBSA, CBP, brokers, consultants, and OEM partners
• The opportunity to mentor and elevate technical capability across the Trade Compliance team

• Trade Compliance Leadership & Process Ownership (≈85%) Own and govern all customs compliance processes across Finning entities, ensuring alignment with current CBSA and CBP regulations Act as the senior technical expert for Canadian and U.S. customs matters, including:
  Tariff classification & valuation Origin determination & USMCA qualification SIMA, surtax, PGAs, export controls, and duty programs Independently manage high‑complexity HS classification, including new product introductions, kits and assemblies, tariff shifts, and multi‑program eligibility reviews Provide strategic guidance on tariff changes, SIMA applicability, valuation adjustments, and regulatory developments Own and govern the USMCA qualification and review process for manufactured and remanufactured products Manage Finning’s CARM account, ensuring compliance, financial security, and system accuracy Lead detailed audits of broker entries, classifications, valuations, and origin documentation to identify risks and drive corrective action Serve as Finning’s primary technical contact with CBSA, CBP, customs brokers, Caterpillar, and external advisors Design and implement process improvements and compliance frameworks that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and risk mitigation Provide advanced technical mentorship to Trade Compliance Specialists, reducing reliance on management for complex decisions
• Duty Recovery & Cost Optimization (≈10%) Lead technical analysis to identify duty recovery, conditional relief, drawback, and end‑use opportunities Evaluate parts, assemblies, and product families to determine program eligibility and compliance requirements Partner with Caterpillar and customs consultants on complex recovery initiatives Analyze sales and part‑level data to ensure recovery claims are audit‑ready Quantify financial impact and clearly communicate duty savings opportunities to the business
• Operational Escalation & Risk Management (≈5%) Act as the primary escalation point for high‑risk and high‑value trade issues, including SIMA scope, PGAs, temporary imports, CERS, export controls, and valuation disputes Review and approve classification, valuation, and duty accuracy for high‑value vendor invoices Provide hands‑on support during urgent or business‑critical…