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Job Title


Trade Compliance Specialist


Company : Mitel


Location : Ottawa, Ontario


Created : 2025-08-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview: To ensure that Mitel is compliant with all Export Control legislation within the areas that Mitel supplies goods and S/W from within Canada & USA. To also ensure Mitel does not breach international sanctions. Responsibilities Ensuring compliance with all relevant foreign trade regulations incl. all individual instructions of the competent authorities Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure Import and Export compliance within Canada, U.S, UK, and other EU countrys export laws and regulations Permit review and application for North America For such processes/procedures Oversee and manage to ensure compliance Collect and report data for KPI measurement Collect and report data for required government scheduled reporting cycles (especially North America) Be the Export Control expert to ensure that Mitel is aware of what Export Control is, how important it is and the consequences of non-compliance Ability to apply the Export Control requirements to new technologies such as Cloud based products and delivery mechanisms Lead liaison for Global Affairs Canada as well as CARM operational duties Maintenance of all foreign trade data for purchased raw materials and sold goods, including classification for EAR, Canadian consolidated list of strategic military and dual-use items, and EU Commerce Control List Customs support Requirement Bachelors degree preferred; or high school diploma + relevant experience5+ years of customs experience Specialist knowledge and practical application knowledge in the field of customs and export control, fully conversant with the Canadian and USA Export control legislation Good technical understanding of company products, Encryption and Encryption techniques would be an advantage To understand the key parameters that determine if a Mitel product is Dual Use. Specifically, as it relates to Encryption hardware and softwa To have an excellent understanding of international sanctions and how to apply them in practical situations. Good knowledge of standard office tools (MS Office, ERP, SAP) Familiar with governmental online-systems (Canada: EXCOL, USA: SNAP-R) and the permit application process Understanding of application of Export Regulations to Cloud applications Understanding the sanction process, monitoring, analyzing and applying international sanctions