Customs Import Specialist

GHY International

Customs Import Specialist processing shipment releases for clients at GHY International's Winnipeg office. Engaging customers and carriers while managing shipment documentation efficiently.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeWinnipeg • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$40,000 - CA$45,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing shipments and managing documentation for customs clearance, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of effective communication in a team-oriented environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Customs Document UnderstandingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyStrong Organization SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityExperience in Customs Brokerage

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Hard Skills

Shipment ProcessingDocument Management SystemCustoms DocumentationITMR4 ExperienceRating Goods Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationIndependenceTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelGHY Operating System

Certifications & Qualifications

Grade 12 EducationIntro to Customs CourseCCS Completion

Industry Keywords

Customs BrokerageLogisticsFreight ForwardingCanada Border Services Agency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Processing release of shipments for highway, rail, and ocean shipment electronically
Process, assemble and present paper release packages to Canada Border Services Agency
Engage customers and carriers by phone
Understand and work with the Document Management System
Managing the teams Outlook email
Processing shipment information from Outlook to the GHY operating system
Draft and send emails to client and carriers for missing information and instructions
Arrange delivery of goods with freight forwarders and carriers
Arrange payment of charges pertaining to shipments
Present corrections to Canada Border Service Agency (RMD Corrections)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to read and understand Customs documents
Knowledge of rating goods would be considered an asset
Strong organization skills, able to prioritize work while keeping strict deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
Attention to detail, able to handle large volumes of work accurately
Strong problem-solving ability, comfortable to work independently
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Effective communication skills
Ability to perform daily job functions in mature and professional manner
Experience with ITMR4 would be an asset
Completion of Grade 12 Education
Working towards completion of the Intro to Customs Course
Working towards CCS completion
Previous experience in a Customs Brokerage or as part of a Logistics team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life & AD&D coverage
Access to our internal university
Leadership development program