About the role
The Office Administrative Assistant ensures the seamless daily flow of inter-office documentation and administrative processes. This role serves as a primary point of contact for internal team members and customers, providing timely responses to sales inquiries and resolving service issues. The Assistant is responsible for organizing documents, performing general administrative duties, and routing complex inquiries to the appropriate departments while maintaining positive, professional relationships with both vendors and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage high-volume phone inquiries, providing direct assistance to customers and vendors or escalating complex queries to management as needed.
- Maintain accurate records within the Operation Management System (OMS), including onboarding new customers and facilitating credit checks.
- Coordinate customer account setups and schedule updates.
- Audit accounts for discrepancies and perform necessary adjustments to ensure data integrity.
- Act as a primary liaison between the company and customers to resolve routine issues and improve service quality.
- Oversee documentation and assist customers with required paperwork, including the collection and processing of feedback forms.
- Investigate and assist with resolving billing discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy while providing dedicated administrative support to site management.
- Monitor inventory and execute the ordering of office and maintenance supplies.
- Track compliance by assisting management with the monitoring of annual driver training requirements.
- Coordinate meeting logistics, including invitations, catering, and venue setup/takedown.
- Manage document control workflows, including photocopying, collating, mailing, and digital/physical filing.
- Execute time-sensitive administrative tasks under pressure while maintaining
high service standards.
Knowledge, Skills And Key Competencies
- University degree or College Diploma in environmental science technology or related discipline is an asset.
- At least 2-4 years combined customer service experience in a call center and/or office environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong relationship and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Resolving conflict multi-tasking.
- Excellent communication skills in oral and written English.
- Ability and openness to training and learning about our business.
- Exceptional computer skills and competence.
- Competent working knowledge of Microsoft office, excel, word, power point and outlook.
GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
#GFLTALENT
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
About GFL Environmental Inc.
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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About the role
The Office Administrative Assistant ensures the seamless daily flow of inter-office documentation and administrative processes. This role serves as a primary point of contact for internal team members and customers, providing timely responses to sales inquiries and resolving service issues. The Assistant is responsible for organizing documents, performing general administrative duties, and routing complex inquiries to the appropriate departments while maintaining positive, professional relationships with both vendors and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage high-volume phone inquiries, providing direct assistance to customers and vendors or escalating complex queries to management as needed.
- Maintain accurate records within the Operation Management System (OMS), including onboarding new customers and facilitating credit checks.
- Coordinate customer account setups and schedule updates.
- Audit accounts for discrepancies and perform necessary adjustments to ensure data integrity.
- Act as a primary liaison between the company and customers to resolve routine issues and improve service quality.
- Oversee documentation and assist customers with required paperwork, including the collection and processing of feedback forms.
- Investigate and assist with resolving billing discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy while providing dedicated administrative support to site management.
- Monitor inventory and execute the ordering of office and maintenance supplies.
- Track compliance by assisting management with the monitoring of annual driver training requirements.
- Coordinate meeting logistics, including invitations, catering, and venue setup/takedown.
- Manage document control workflows, including photocopying, collating, mailing, and digital/physical filing.
- Execute time-sensitive administrative tasks under pressure while maintaining
high service standards.
Knowledge, Skills And Key Competencies
- University degree or College Diploma in environmental science technology or related discipline is an asset.
- At least 2-4 years combined customer service experience in a call center and/or office environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong relationship and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Resolving conflict multi-tasking.
- Excellent communication skills in oral and written English.
- Ability and openness to training and learning about our business.
- Exceptional computer skills and competence.
- Competent working knowledge of Microsoft office, excel, word, power point and outlook.
GFL Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
#GFLTALENT
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
About GFL Environmental Inc.
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.