Ready to elevate your career? GFL Environmental is expanding! We are officially hunting for our next Process Improvement Specialist in Vaughan, ON—someone ready to bring fresh ideas and grow alongside a dynamic team. About Us Our employees, collectively known as 'Team Green,' enjoy numerous benefits: career advancement opportunities, competitive benefits, job stability within an essential services company, and the chance to make a positive impact every day for our customers and communities, Green for Life! The Role We are looking for a highly intelligent, independent, and driven Process Improvement Specialist to join our team for a 1-year contract. In this highly visible corporate role within the Treasury & Shared Services – Business Process & Special Projects team, you will lead a comprehensive discovery of our Cash Applications department. Acting as a strategic partner to the Manager of Cash Operations, you will execute a complete top-to-bottom study of the department—gathering processes, updating SOPs, identifying pain points, scoping solutions with concrete ROI, and driving implementation to tackle system gaps and structural workflow improvements. Key Responsibilities Independently work to develop a comprehensive understanding and summary of current state cash application processes and systems. Review and Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) according to existing or new processes. Utilize process mapping techniques to document current-state and future-state processes and systems. Identify structural bottlenecks, system pain points, and operational inefficiencies. Scope out actionable solutions. Develop and present proposals to management, supported by ROI calculations and data. Actively assist in and drive the rollout and implementation of approved initiatives. Partake in testing for process or system changes (UAT), and identify and document testing gaps. Performs other duties as assigned. What We’re Looking For Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Process Improvement Specialist, or similar strategic role, with a proven track record of leading process improvements. Education: University degree in Business, Finance, or a related field. Technical Skills: Advanced expertise with Excel/Google Sheets, PowerPoint/Google Slides, and process mapping tools (e.g., LucidChart, Visio). Expert ability to write comprehensive SOPs. Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical skills with a proven ability to independently identify root-cause issues and build compelling business cases. Highly self-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities, drive a project methodology forward without micromanagement, and confidently navigate ambiguity. Excellent communication skills to present complex ideas clearly to leadership. Bonus Points: Subject matter expertise in the realm of cash applications. Experience with ERP systems and working through large-scale system integrations. Working Conditions: Primarily in an office environment. Employment Details: This is a salaried, corporate contract position (1-year term). What We Offer Why join us? We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect: Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Wellness: Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and paid time-off. Financial: RRSP matching, profit sharing and competitive wages. Culture: Growth opportunities and continuous learning opportunities. Join us and become part of "Team Green" at GFL Environmental, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity! #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 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. Current GFL Employees If you are an existing GFL employee and would like to search and apply to current job openings, please visit the internal GFL Jobs Hub. At the heart of GFL lies our greatest asset—our people. So, we're glad you landed here! We believe in great careers, making a positive impact on the environment and supporting our people with their life ambitions. We aspire to create the right jobs in a way that brings you along with us. At GFL, growth isn’t just for our business—it’s for our people. Because we see the potential in all our employees to do whatever it is they set their mind to, and we’re proud to support them in that journey. We consider our employees’ personal goals, helping them create the career, and life, that they desire—whether it’s advancing in their job, learning new skills, forming lasting relationships, or mentoring others, while having time to pursue other life ambitions. With safety and sustainability at the core of what we do, we all come together to form “Team Green”—united by our shared purpose to provide environmental solutions that enable our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life. We’re proud to say that working for GFL is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to make a difference and grow tremendously along the way. Regardless of the work we’re doing today, we’ve got our sights set on the big picture—not just tomorrow, but for life. GFL empowers those looking for growth in their career and lives, whether that's on our Field Operations teams or Professional Services teams. Field Operations – Our Field positions offer candidates across North America the potential for limitless growth and skill expansion as the front line of our organization, making them central to our company's vision of creating cleaner and more sustainable communities. Professional Services – Our Corporate positions located in key North American offices grow candidates to form strong client relations, manage key programs and accounts, and ensure our Field teams are operating at maximum efficiency.