Trade Compliance Manager overseeing export, import, sanctions, and customs compliance for Thales Canada’s defence and security operations. Managing controlled information, authorizations, screenings, audits, and stakeholder training.
About the role
- Trade Compliance Manager overseeing import, export, sanctions, and customs compliance for Thales Canada’s defence and security operations. Supporting controlled technology programs across Ottawa and Montreal.
Responsibilities
- Administer and execute trade compliance activities across multiple programs, projects, and business lines for Thales Canada Defence and Security operations across Canada
- Assess risks and implement applicable national and international import and export control regulations
- Support import compliance, outbound shipments, in-country transfers, and controlled shipments of goods or technology
- Provide guidance on trade compliance risks, requirements, and mitigation actions
- Draft technology control plans and related documentation with project/program management teams
- Prepare and deliver training and briefings to project stakeholders
- Manage access to controlled information and the transfer process
- Maintain trade compliance records, documentation, approvals, and audit trails
- Determine, draft, submit, and manage required export authorizations
- Perform restricted party screenings, validate results, manage false positives and screening hits, and escalate as needed
- Support export-control jurisdiction and classification activities with Engineering and other functions
- Escalate complex or high-risk matters to senior trade compliance leadership
- Report potential or actual trade compliance violations and support investigations and corrective/preventive actions
- Support the local Trade Compliance Officer with internal audits, assessments, compliance reviews, and implementation of the local trade compliance program
Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in business, or related field of study, or equivalent experience in a business environment
- 3-5 years of experience in international trade compliance including export control management, compliance (sanctions) and/or customs management
- Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian trade application programs (NEXCOL, CARM)
- Demonstrated knowledge of US ITAR and EAR regulations
- Demonstrated communication skills, including proven ability to provide effective trade compliance training and presentations
- Competency with restricted party screening tools
- Must be highly proficient with MS Office tools
- Aptitude for or experience with the use of information systems (e.g., SAP, Windchill)
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for access to controlled goods and technical information
- Must be eligible for or able to obtain a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment/authorization
- Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level
- French working knowledge is an asset
- Experience working in the defence industry is preferred
- Working knowledge of the Controlled Goods Program is preferred
Benefits
- Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program
- Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period
- Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability
- Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Accommodation throughout the interview process
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