Customs Admin Assistant

The Customs Compliance Administrative Assistant will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient functioning of our Customs Compliance department. This role requires excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. The ideal candidate will facilitate seamless office operations, but also provide invaluable assistance to our Customs Compliance team. Your passion for people and your ability to interact effectively are essential as you'll have daily interactions with project teams, other internal and external stakeholders.

IN THIS JOB YOU WILL:

• Perform general clerical tasks including proficient data entry, filing, scanning and document management.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and hard copy filing systems.
• Handle incoming and outcoming correspondence, including emails, phone calls and mail.
• Assist in maintaining and updating spreadsheets and other digital records.
• Familiarity with billing and account receivables.
• Prior experience in a Customs role is preferred, with knowledge of:
• Tariff classification
• Free Trade Agreement
• Post Entry corrections
• CARM
• Customs Clearance

YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skill with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a customer-centric approach.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively in a fast-pace environment.
• Tech-savvy mindset with the capability to adapt to new technologies effectively
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

YOU’LL BE REWARDED IN MANY WAYS, SUCH AS:

• Belong to a diverse and dynamic culture that promotes inclusion, growth and development opportunities
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment
• Career growth opportunities by being a member of a large Global organization

The Freight Forwarding experts since 1815. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is part of DHL Group with over 43,000 employees in over 200 countries. Our air, ocean, and overland freight forwarding services include standardized transport as well as multimodal and sector-specific solutions, together with individualized industrial projects.

We are committed to creating a workplace that ensures mutual respect and is focused on results. We hire talented people from all backgrounds. DHL is an equal opportunity employer and believe we will gain, through the recruitment and development of staff who represent the broad diversity of the Canadian workforce. Diversity enriches our workplace, drives our success, and helps us deliver excellence.

We are recognized as a Global Top Employer with 48 country-organizations worldwide. Through our people practices, we help our forwarders realize their full potential by accessing in-site training programs, an online platform portal, loads of on-the-job training, and the chance to gain certifications for your role.

DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role. All candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to be eligible for hire.

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