Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced logistics environment and ensuring everything runs smoothly? Are you detail-oriented when it comes to compliance, documentation, and coordination? Are you looking for a role where you can support critical operations and make a real impact behind the scenes? If you are in this Customs and Traffic Officer role, you will support daily transportation, documentation, and regulatory activities while ensuring operations run efficiently and effectively. Apply today!
What will you be doing!
- Ensuring compliance with import/export regulations, policies, and global trade requirements.
- Coordinating inbound and outbound logistics activities to support operational needs.
- Managing relationships with brokers, carriers, and external partners to support efficient transportation solutions.
- Monitoring and verifying tariff classifications, duties, and trade agreement eligibility.
- Supporting documentation, reporting, and record-keeping in line with regulatory requirements.
- Reviewing and processing freight invoices, duties, and related financial documentation.
- Participating in shipping, receiving, and tracking activities while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to support daily logistics and operational priorities.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
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Education
- Graduation from recognized Community college and/or University in Accounting or Business Administration with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the Customs function; or Honours High School Graduation or equivalent with four (4) years’ experience in Customs Brokerage
- Experience
- Experience in logistics, transportation, or a related field.
- Experience working with import/export processes and regulatory requirements.
- 3-5 years’ experience in Transportation and/or related fields. In addition, the position requires a working knowledge of industry standards, financial control principals
Must possess advanced working knowledge of the following:
- The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations
- Regulation classifications, rates, tariffs and terminology pertaining to road, rail, sea and air transportation.
- The computerized shipping system, windows and Oracle.
- The incumbent will require a working knowledge of trade law- US and Canadian import as export control programs.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and logistics-related systems.
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
Working Conditions:
- Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
- This position is part of the USW 4096-404 Union and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the USW 4096-404 Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
- Working on-site in an office and warehouse environment, where lifting and handling parcels or equipment is required.
Why CNL?
Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most.
From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.
What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package
We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:
- Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
- Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
- Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
- A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
- Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
- Restoring and protecting the environment
- Contributing to the health of Canadians
If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!
Location: Onsite
Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with forests, lakes, and wildlife, right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke, you’ll have access to unparalleled outdoor adventures and a fantastic work-life balance.
Please note: This is a fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in Ontario.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!
We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Safety
- Integrity
- Excellence
These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.
CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via jobs@cnl.ca. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.
CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.
