Employment Information
- Post ID: 833780474
- Posted Date: May 8, 2025
- Closing Date: Jul 29, 2025
- Company: Montship Inc.
- Category: Transportation & Logistics
- Business Location:Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada
- Total Views: 201
- Duration: 0 calendar days (1 business days)
- Last Updated: 2 hours ago
- Job URL: https://tribaljobs.ca/jobs/833780474/british-columbia/kitimat/ship-agent/
Job Details
- Experience: 1 year - 2 years
- Opening Positions: 1
- Remuneration: $80,000 annually / 35 hours per week
- Commencement Date: As soon as possible
- Education: College certificate or diploma from 1 to 2 years
- How to apply: email to [email protected]
Job Description
Tasks
- Prepare and process import and export documents and other forms on behalf of clients
- Inform clients on available cargo space, destinations, rates and departures
- Sign import and export documents on behalf of clients using power of attorney
- Arrange for payment of duties, taxes, storage and transportation of imported goods
- Negotiate rates and terms
- Arrange for bonds to cover duty goods
- Prepare contracts and other papers
- Quote duty and tax rates on commodities
- Advise clients on export and import restrictions
- Advise clients on tariff system
- Advise clients on letters of credit
- Advise clients on insurance requirements and other custom related matters
- Represent clients before administrative tribunals
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Access
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
Specialization or experience
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Customs broker specialization
- Customs legislation
Ship broker specialization
- Dry cargo space
- Liquid cargo space
- Container cargo space
- Time charter
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Pension plan
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site recreation and activities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program