Gfl Environmental Inc.
Provides non‑hazardous solid & liquid waste management, soil remediation and recycling services across North America.
Configure and support tax systems, ensure accurate calculations, and generate data reports.
3 days ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
20,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solid waste management
Recycling
Liquid waste management
Hazardous liquid waste disposal
Infrastructure services
Site excavation
Demolition
Shoring
Sector Specialisms
Municipal
Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
Government
Solid Waste Management
Liquid Waste Management
Role
Description
vertex config
system integration
data analysis
report design
compliance
requirements gathering
The Systems Data Analyst at GFL Environmental is tasked with configuring, maintaining, and supporting the company's tax systems and integrations, primarily using Vertex. The role ensures accurate tax calculations and compliance with internal and external governance standards while collaborating with cross‑functional teams during system launches. Advanced data analysis tools such as Excel and Power Query are leveraged to produce insightful reports for the tax functional team.
- Configure, maintain, and update the Vertex tax system and its integrations.
- Create and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for system processes.
- Collaborate with IT, analytics, finance, and sales teams to gather requirements for new integrations or system launches.
- Troubleshoot and resolve tax calculation errors across multiple billing systems.
- Ensure compliance with IT governance frameworks, including SOX, Active Directory, and PAM audits.
- Maintain the design integrity of Vertex reports and generate reports for the tax functional team.
- Extract and analyze data using Excel, Power Query, and other tools to produce actionable reports.
- Perform ad‑hoc tasks supporting indirect and income tax functions.
Requirements
excel
power query
power bi
vertex
erp
alteryx
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power Query.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
- Effective requirement gathering and documentation skills.
- Excellent stakeholder communication and management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Management, Accounting, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience with Power Query and Power BI.
- Knowledge of Vertex tax system configuration and tax assist rules.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as WorkDay, GP, or Trux/Tower (preferred).
- Understanding of indirect tax principles and practices.
- Experience with Alteryx is considered an asset.
Benefits
Applicants who require special assistance or accommodations can contact the dedicated recruitment email provided. Current GFL employees may apply for positions through the internal GDL Jobs Hub. The organization emphasizes career advancement, whether in field operations or professional services, aligning individual ambitions with the broader vision of cleaner, more sustainable communities.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Born in 2007
Year of founding through merger
The company was formed through the merger of several Canadian waste firms, marking its official inception.
4th Largest
Market ranking in North America
GFL has grown to become the fourth-largest diversified environmental services provider in Canada and the US.
Over 25 States
US operational footprint
GFL's services span over half of the United States, showcasing its extensive national reach.
Multi-Billion Dollars
Annual revenue figures
The company reports significant annual revenues, reflecting its financial strength and market presence.
- Quickly transformed into a North American environmental powerhouse.
- Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario.
- Manages solid waste hauling, landfills, transfer stations, material recovery, liquid waste collection, vacuum truck service, soil remediation, and bulky-item pickups.
- Crafts integrated solutions, often replacing multiple vendors, with a signature bright green fleet.
- Notable projects include large municipal waste-collection contracts in Toronto, Halifax, and Windsor, plus excavation work at Toronto’s Pan Am Aquatics Centre.
- Expanded via strategic US acquisitions, such as Rizzo Environmental and Waste Industries, boosting its footprint and service scope.
- Operates material-recovery facilities and regularly files SEC and TSX reports.
- The Full Circle Project allows communities to vote on local charitable giving, blending service delivery with civic engagement.
Culture + Values
- Grow For Life
- Safe For Life
- Sustainable For Life
- Team Green
Environment + Sustainability
30% reduction
GHG Emission Target
Targeting a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline.
40% recovery
Recyclables Recovery Goal
Goal to increase recyclables recovery at MRFs by 40% by 2030.
85% RNG
CNG Fleet Goal
Aim for 85% of CNG fleet powered by RNG by 2030.
100% renewable
Renewable Energy Goal
Aim for 100% renewable energy in operations they control by 2030.
- Vision: to be Green For Life through accessible, cost-effective, and sustainable environmental solutions
- Published a Sustainability Action Plan in 2022 outlining climate strategy
- Aligned reduction target with Global Methane Assessment, SBTi and IEA Net Zero pathway
- Currently increasing landfill gas capture, expanding CNG/RNG fleet, and installing renewable electricity
- Goal to double beneficial use of landfill biogas by 2030
- Avoided/sequestered 12.1 Mt CO₂e in landfills in 2021 (up from 7.9 Mt in 2020)
- 2021 baseline: Scope 1 emissions 3.942 Mt CO₂e, Scope 2 emissions 0.033 Mt CO₂e
Inclusion & Diversity
2024
Employee Engagement Survey
Conducted the first company-wide employee engagement survey to understand workplace satisfaction and areas for improvement.
2024
Green Leaf Scholars Program
Launched a scholarship program for dependents of full-time employees to support educational opportunities.
Women in Waste
Inclusion Program
Implemented the Women in Waste program to enhance women's participation in waste management roles.
Multi-Year
DEI&B Roadmap
Committed to developing a comprehensive, long-term roadmap for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Implemented Women in Waste (WIW) program to increase women’s participation
- Launched Green Leaf Scholars Program in 2024 for dependents of full‑time employees
- Committed to building multi‑year DEI&B roadmap
- Goal to increase percentage of women across GFL (no specific percentage disclosed)