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Admin Assistant

Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada
Entry Level
Full-Time

About the role

As a key member of GFL’s dynamic team, the Office Administrator is a personable professional with a proven track record providing exceptional front-facing support. The role provides administrative support to the entire office. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional customer service and communication skills while having the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. This position requires an enthusiastic individual who presents themselves with a professional demeanor and a positive attitude, with very high attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Timesheet Support: Collect, verify, and process daily/weekly timesheets for branch staff with exceptional accuracy to ensure smooth payroll operations. Accounts Payable & Financial Admin: Manage Purchase Orders (POs), process incoming invoices, assist with journal entries, and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner. Travel & Transport Logistics: Coordinate, book, and manage all travel arrangements, including flights, hotel accommodations, and ground transportation for team members. Fleet & Fuel Card Management: Oversee fuel card allocation, tracking, auditing, and reconciliation across the branch team. General Office Support: Assist the Office Manager with daily administrative tasks, file management, and maintaining up-to-date branch records. Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to streamline data entry, accounting support, and office workflows.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: 1–2+ years of administrative support experience, ideally within a industrial, operational, or branch office setting. Tech Proficiency: Intermediate-to-advanced skills in MS Excel and Google Sheets, with a proven track record of accurate data entry. Financial Aptitude: Solid understanding of basic accounting practices, specifically Purchase Orders (POs), invoicing, and journal entries. Reliable Transportation: Must have your own reliable personal vehicle/transportation to commute to the office location. Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, and pivot quickly in an evolving, fast-paced environment. Experience handling high-volume hotel and flight bookings for operational teams is an asset. Professional verbal and written communication skills with a comfortable, professional phone presence. Business Administration diploma, certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.

About GFL Environmental Inc.

Environmental Services
10,000+
Founded in 2007

GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management and soil remediation.

Through a strategically located network of facilities across Canada the United States, GFL’s dedicated, professional team of employees provides local service to more than 4 million households under municipal contracts and to more than 135,000 industrial, commercial and institutional customers.

We offer an unparalleled commitment to customer service, reliability and efficiency and maintain an unwavering focus on safety and compliance with environmental and legislative requirements.

At GFL, we believe that by providing accessible, cost-effective environmental solutions we will encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.


GFL Environnement est la seule grande entreprise de services environnementaux diversifiés en Amérique du Nord offrant des services de gestion des déchets solides, de gestion des déchets liquides et d'assainissement des sols.

Grâce à un réseau stratégiquement situé au Canada et aux Etats-Unis, l'équipe professionnelle et dévouée d'employés de GFL offre un service local à plus de 4 millions de foyers sous contrat municipal et à plus de 135 000 clients industriels, commerciaux et institutionnels.

Nous offrons un engagement inégalé à l'égard du service à la clientèle, de la fiabilité et de l'efficacité, et nous mettons l'accent sur la sécurité et le respect des exigences environnementales et légales.

Chez GFL, nous croyons qu'en offrant des solutions environnementales accessibles et rentables, nous encouragerons une plus grande responsabilité environnementale et nous permettrons à nos clients et aux collectivités.

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