Trade and Product Compliance Senior Specialist

At Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, we passionately serve people who enjoy the outdoor lifestyle by delivering innovation, quality and value in our products and services. Live... Dream... Work the Adventure!

Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Trade & Product Compliance, the Trade and Product Compliance Senior Specialist plays a key role in managing foreign and domestic merchandise, ensuring adherence to provincial and local laws and regulations. They ensure that our products and trade practices align with Canadian and international regulations. This role requires expertise in import/export compliance, product standards, and regulatory requirements to mitigate risks and support business operations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Canada Border Services Agency acts and regulations, including HS classification, valuation, and country-of-origin requirements.
• Monitor trade agreements and tariff schedules to optimize cost savings.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments of compliance processes.
• Implement and maintain compliance policies and initiatives, ensuring alignment with legal frameworks.
• Ensure products meet Canadian regulatory requirements (e.g., labeling, safety, environmental, and industry standards).
• Act as primary compliance contact to support cross-functional teams.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies such as Health Canada, Ministry of Environment, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to secure certifications and approvals.
• Monitor and analyze Canadian regulations advising stakeholders on potential impacts and provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.
• Perform duties within the scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Demonstrate a commitment to core values and continuous improvement.
• Make recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in trade compliance, product compliance, or a related regulatory role.

• Strong understanding of Canadian trade laws and regulations (CBSA, CUSMA, etc.).
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS) preferred.
• Knowledge of product-specific regulations (e.g., health, safety, and environmental standards).
• Proficiency in trade management software and systems.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with JDA and Microsoft Office.
• A self-starter who can meet or exceed deadlines, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Capacity to interpret, understand, and ensure compliance with complex regulatory documents.
• Capability to establish working relationships with associates at all levels.

• Ability to analyze problems and perform needs assessments and use judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired results.

Travel Requirements:

• Expect approximately 10% occasional travel to other Bass Pro Shops locations in USA and Canada.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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