Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Company: Finning Canada Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: 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.

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. Job Description: Why Join Finning? At Finning, we operate at scale across borders, products, and regulatory environments—making trade compliance a critical business enabler.

The opportunity

to mentor and elevate technical capability across the Trade Compliance team What You’ll Do 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.

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 shipments Coordinate with Treasury on customs bonds and duty payments to prevent financial exposure What You’ll Be Accountable For Maintaining expert‑level knowledge of Canadian and U.

S.

What You Bring

Skills

& Capabilities Strategic thinker with strong independent judgment and decision‑making ability Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail Clear, confident communicator with strong presentation and training

skills

Collaborative influencer able to drive change across functions High ethical standards and the confidence to advocate for compliance Technical Knowledge & Expertise Deep expertise in Canadian and U. S.

Experience

with duty recovery and minimization programs Familiarity with PGAs (EPA, FDA, CFIA, DOT, HC, CGP, Environment Canada) Solid understanding of supply chain, logistics, reverse logistics, and INCOTERMS Proven ability to lead audits, amendments, and ruling‑based decisions Education &

Experience

Diploma or degree in International Trade, Logistics, Business, or related field 10+ years of

experience

in customs, trade compliance, export controls, and duty recovery Professional certifications (or working toward): Certified Customs Specialist Certified Trade Compliance Specialist Customs Export Specialist

Experience

with CARM and Single Window (strong asset) CITP / FIBP as an asset

Experience

writing ruling requests and responding to ruling decisions Familiarity with U.S. export regulations, AES filings, and reporting Licensed Customs Broker or Control Goods Program

experience

(asset) Strong proficiency in Excel and Power BI, including reporting, pivots, and data analysis Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re a seasoned trade compliance professional who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing at scale, and protecting the business while enabling growth, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of trade compliance at Finning Canada.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

equal opportunity

employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.

Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OUR DIVISIONS Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT. Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut.

Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America.

OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.