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Genetec

Unifies video surveillance, access, ALPR

Global Classification Lead

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • More than 10 years of experience in customs classification, trade compliance, and international customs operations.
  • Expert knowledge of the Harmonized System (HS) and experience applying classification rules.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent internal and external stakeholder management abilities.
  • Methodical and diligent approach with excellent planning skills.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Fluency in spoken and written French and English, for interaction with international colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

  • Classify products under the Harmonized System (HS) while ensuring compliance with applicable customs regulations.
  • Analyze and interpret customs regulations, tariff schedules, customs rulings, Explanatory Notes, and classification requirements to support accurate and compliant tariff classification decisions.
  • Apply the Harmonized System General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs), World Customs Organization (WCO) Explanatory Notes, and customs rulings to determine tariff classifications.
  • Analyze technical specifications, engineering drawings, bills of materials, product compositions, manufacturing processes, product functionality, and technical literature to determine accurate HS classifications.
  • Maintain comprehensive classification records, supporting documentation, classification rationales, customs rulings, and regulatory references to ensure audit readiness.
  • Review and validate HS codes and related customs attributes within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and product master data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Monitor and assess changes to tariff schedules and communicate potential impacts to stakeholders.
  • Identify classification risks, compliance gaps, and improvement opportunities, and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve customs classification procedures, work instructions, classification databases, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Participate in cross-functional projects involving new products, product changes, acquisitions, market expansions, and regulatory initiatives to ensure customs classification requirements are considered.
  • Review classifications for new product launches and product changes to ensure accurate tariff treatment before import or export.
  • Prepare, submit, and manage requests for advance rulings, binding rulings, and classification determinations with customs authorities when needed.
  • Perform other related duties as required to support the organization's customs compliance and trade compliance objectives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in legal matters.

About the Company

Genetec

Unifies video surveillance, access, ALPR

Genetec builds open-platform software and hardware that secures physical spaces, supports public safety, and streamlines operations. Its flagship Security Center combines video management, access control, and automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) into one integrated system, along with other security features. Unlike some competitors, Genetec emphasizes an open ecosystem and cross-domain integration, enabling a single platform to work with various devices and partners while helping customers scale without vendor lock-in. The company’s goal is to help organizations reduce complexity, gain better visibility, and adapt their security and operations as needs change.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1997

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