Specialist, Trade Compliance

Job Title: Specialist, Trade Compliance

Job Location: Mirabel, QC

Job Code: 44751

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $57,500 - $107,500 CDN annually

The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for assisting  Trade Compliance Manager with the oversight, development, and maintenance of L3HARRIS MAS’s exports of commodities, services, and technical data in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements set forth by Global Affairs, Department of Commerce, Canadian  Border Services (CBSA), and Department of State (DOS) globally.

This position will coordinate efforts to audit and verify that all shipment records are in compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) along with Canadian & U.S Customs Regulations. The Trade Compliance Specialist will collaborate with all matters related to logistics & trade compliance.

This role will require a strong working knowledge of export regulations, commodity classification skills using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), and Free-Trade Agreements along with excellent verbal and written communication.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure effective trade compliance practices are maintained globally in accordance with  international export laws and regulations.


• Assist with the development and ongoing maintenance of L3HARRIS MAS`s trade compliance policies and procedures to keep L3HARRIS MAS `s Trade Compliance Manual up-to-date.


• Support the preparation and submission of license applications/requests for license approvals to government agencies.


• Provide regular guidance on HTS classification and Schedule B codes and maintain internal Commodity Code database with current classification revisions.


• Assist with requests for binding classification rulings, commodity classifications, and commodity jurisdictions.


• Assist with regular trade compliance audits to document and identify necessary post-summary corrections, process gaps, or training opportunities.


• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally with all L3HARRIS MAS  locations to streamline import and export processes.


• Coordinate efforts to implement effective change management when internal policies and procedures are updated across the impacted business units.


• Perform review and develop cross-functional KPIs linked with Trade compliance activities.


• Collaborate with L3HARRIS`s Global Trade Group on special projects on an as needed basis.

Qualifications: 

• 1 year of trade compliance or relevant experience required, or 3 years preferred.


• Excellent working knowledge of EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and U.S. Customs Regulations


• Strong attention to detail to read, interpret, and apply government regulations with company policies.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Competency in Microsoft Office applications with strength in Excel.


• Experience working in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and/or other automated compliance solutions.


• Ability to work independently with verbal or written instructions.


• Experience in training and technical procedure writing/development.


• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to develop an understanding of L3HARRIS’s products and services.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.


• Strong communication skills.


• Strong collaborative capabilities.


• Sense of organization and attention to detail.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;


• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;


• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation. 

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy