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Senior Air Export Specialist – Freight Forwarding


Company : Priority Worldwide Services


Location : Pointe-Claire, Montréal


Created : 2026-05-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

At Priority Worldwide , we are more than a global logistics provider we are a team committed to excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction. With operations spanning the globe, we provide solutions in air, ocean, and ground freight while ensuring a high standard of quality and sustainability. Were looking for a Senior Air Export Specialist to join our Montral team. This is a great opportunity for a logistics professional who thrives on solving complex challenges, enjoys working with Dangerous Goods (DG), and is experienced with CargoWise . What Youll Do Manage complex international air export shipments from booking through delivery, with a focus on DG and project cargo. Prepare and review DG documentation (IATA DGR, Shippers Declaration, etc.) to ensure full compliance with international regulations. Oversee end-to-end export processes including routing, airline bookings, customs compliance, and milestone tracking. Act as a subject-matter expert for DG shipments, providing guidance to junior team members and ensuring operational excellence. Utilize CargoWise for data entry, document generation, tracking, and reporting helping to streamline workflows and drive efficiency. Liaise with airlines, ground handlers, trucking companies, and international partners to ensure smooth cargo movement and problem resolution. Support clients directly with status updates, proactive communication, and problem-solving when challenges arise. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives , including process standardization, compliance audits, and staff training. What Were Looking For 5 years of experience in international air export operations with a freight forwarder (required). IATA DG Certified (current or recently renewed). Strong understanding of complex cargo requirements (oversized, temperature-controlled, project cargo, etc.). Hands-on experience with CargoWise strongly preferred. Solid knowledge of Canadian export procedures, international trade regulations, and documentation. Direct work experience in Canada within freight forwarding (not trucking, cross-border only, or shipper-side exports). Must meet all legal requirements to work in Canada (citizen, permanent resident, or valid work authorization). Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Strong communication skills in English and French (verbal and written). A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Why Join Us? Competitive salary: $65,000 $80,000 CAD (based on experience). Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching). Hybrid work flexibility after onboarding. Opportunities for training, professional development, and career advancement. Work with a collaborative, global team that values compliance, sustainability, and customer service. Be part of a company recognized for quality management (ISO 9001), environmental stewardship (ISO 14001), and security compliance. Please note that resumes must be submitted in English for this position. Priority Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Chez Priority Worldwide , nous sommes plus quun fournisseur logistique mondial nous sommes une quipe engage envers lexcellence, la conformit et la satisfaction de nos clients. Avec des oprations sur tous les continents, nous offrons des solutions en fret arien, maritime et routier tout en respectant les normes les plus leves de qualit et de durabilit. Nous cherchons un Spcialiste principal en exportation arienne pour rejoindre notre quipe de Montral. Ce poste est une excellente opportunit pour un(e) professionnel(le) de la logistique qui aime relever des dfis complexes, possde une expertise en marchandises dangereuses (DG) et matrise idalement CargoWise . Vos responsabilits Grer des expditions internationales complexes en fret arien de la rservation jusqu la livraison, en mettant laccent sur les DG et le cargo spcialis/projets. Prparer et vrifier la documentation DG (IATA DGR, Dclaration de lexpditeur, etc.) afin dassurer la conformit avec les rglements internationaux. Superviser lensemble du processus dexportation , y compris lacheminement, les rservations auprs des compagnies ariennes, la conformit douanire et le suivi des jalons. Agir en tant quexpert(e) en DG , en apportant un soutien et des conseils aux membres juniors de lquipe et en garantissant lexcellence oprationnelle. Utiliser CargoWise pour la saisie de donnes, la gnration de documents, le suivi et les rapports afin doptimiser les flux de travail (fortement prfr). Communiquer avec les compagnies ariennes, manutentionnaires, transporteurs routiers et partenaires internationaux pour assurer un mouvement fluide des marchandises et rsoudre les problmes rapidement. Fournir un soutien direct aux clients , incluant les mises jour de statut, la communication proactive et la rsolution de problmes. Contribuer aux initiatives damlioration continue , telles que la normalisation des processus, les audits de conformit et la formation du personnel. Profil recherch 5 annes dexprience en oprations internationales dexportation arienne dans un transitaire (freight forwarder) (obligatoire). Certification IATA DG (en cours de validit ou rcemment renouvele). Solide comprhension des exigences relatives aux cargaisons complexes (hors-gabarit, temprature contrle, cargo de projet, etc.). Exprience avec CargoWise fortement prfre . Connaissance approfondie des procdures canadiennes dexportation, des rglementations internationales et de la documentation. Exprience professionnelle directe au Canada dans le domaine du transit international arien (non applicable : camionnage, transfrontalier seulement ou exportations ct expditeur). Respect des exigences lgales pour travailler au Canada (citoyen, rsident permanent ou autorisation de travail valide). Excellentes comptences organisationnelles avec capacit grer plusieurs priorits sous des dlais serrs. Trs bonnes comptences de communication en franais et en anglais (oral et crit). Esprit proactif et orient vers la rsolution de problmes, capable de spanouir dans un environnement rapide et collaboratif. Pourquoi vous joindre nous ? Salaire comptitif : 65 000 80 000 $ CAD (selon lexprience). Rgime complet davantages sociaux (mdical, dentaire, vision, REER avec contrepartie). Flexibilit hybride aprs la priode dintgration. Opportunits de formation, dveloppement professionnel et avancement de carrire. Travailler avec une quipe mondiale collaborative qui valorise la conformit, la durabilit et le service la clientle. Faire partie dune entreprise reconnue pour sa gestion de la qualit (ISO 9001), son engagement environnemental (ISO 14001) et sa conformit en matire de scurit. Priority Worldwide est un employeur qui souscrit au principe dgalit daccs lemploi. Nous clbrons la diversit et nous engageons crer un environnement inclusif pour tous nos employs. Compensation details: 65000-85000 Yearly Salary PIfc908a06e1d8-25448-37900221