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
Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company, provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. In fact, in North America alone, we have an extensive network of offices to support our local communities and customers. We take pride in our extensive knowledge in a range of specialty sectors such as education, healthcare, retail, commercial real estate, government and corporate campuses, etc. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™.
Allied Universal’s Canadian operations are a hallmark of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. For over 20 years, we have provided unparalleled service, systems, and solutions to serve, secure, and care for the people and businesses throughout Canada. Our relationships with our employees and clients are at the heart of everything we do, each and every day. With a large span of regional offices, our national reach and local presence covers the nation.
Through our one-on-one collaboration, we partner with you to truly understand your security needs and goals. Through our leading services, systems, and solutions—security services, technology services, and complementary services— Allied Universal is There for you. ™ Commercial, Industrial, Retail & Law Enforcement markets have been our primary focus.
Our commitment to finding the highest quality products is never ending, whether for the Industrial Mining, Nuclear, Forestry industry, or the Retail, Commercial industries, our clients gain our knowledge of “What Works” for their respective businesses.
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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
Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company, provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. In fact, in North America alone, we have an extensive network of offices to support our local communities and customers. We take pride in our extensive knowledge in a range of specialty sectors such as education, healthcare, retail, commercial real estate, government and corporate campuses, etc. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™.
Allied Universal’s Canadian operations are a hallmark of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. For over 20 years, we have provided unparalleled service, systems, and solutions to serve, secure, and care for the people and businesses throughout Canada. Our relationships with our employees and clients are at the heart of everything we do, each and every day. With a large span of regional offices, our national reach and local presence covers the nation.
Through our one-on-one collaboration, we partner with you to truly understand your security needs and goals. Through our leading services, systems, and solutions—security services, technology services, and complementary services— Allied Universal is There for you. ™ Commercial, Industrial, Retail & Law Enforcement markets have been our primary focus.
Our commitment to finding the highest quality products is never ending, whether for the Industrial Mining, Nuclear, Forestry industry, or the Retail, Commercial industries, our clients gain our knowledge of “What Works” for their respective businesses.