Summary Cargo Broker in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a cargo broker. The following information is applicable to all Customs, ship and other brokers (NOC 13200).
Description
Customs brokers clear goods through customs and to their destination on behalf of importer and exporter clients. Shipbrokers buy and sell cargo space on ships and buy and sell ships, yachts and other watercraft on behalf of clients. This unit group also includes other brokers who negotiate commercial transactions, logistics or other services between parties on behalf of clients. They are employed by customs, ship or other brokerage establishments or may be self-employed.
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Requirements
Post-secondary or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$25.64/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
9 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Negotiating
- Management of Financial Resources
- Coordinating
- Instructing
- Monitoring
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