Senior Advisor, Strategy and Corporate Affairs

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

$103K — $129K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in strategy, business planning, or government relations.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate reporting and performance measurement practices.
  • Proven ability to prepare executive-level materials such as briefings and reports.
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects and multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills to translate complex information into actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Familiarity with provincial government processes and regulations in related industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and monitoring of corporate strategic and business plans.
  • Develop performance measures and reporting frameworks to track strategic objectives.
  • Coordinate corporate planning and performance reporting across the organization.
  • Identify emerging risks and trends, providing actionable recommendations.
  • Prepare executive briefings and reports for stakeholders including leadership and government.
  • Monitor policy developments and coordinate responses to stakeholder inquiries.
  • Conduct research and analysis of industry trends to inform strategic planning.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including dental, vision, and drug coverage.
  • Defined-benefit pension plan for retirement security.
  • Wellbeing account for mental, physical, and social health support.
  • Access to free mental health support services including counseling.
  • Reimbursement for professional development opportunities.
  • Paid volunteer time off to support community involvement.
  • Paid parental leave top-up to assist new parents.
Full Job Description
Position Term:

Permanent, Full Time

Level:

10

Salary:

Min: $103,517 to Max: $129,393

Location:

Head Office, Toronto

iGaming Ontario is hiring a Senior Advisor, Strategy and Corporate Affairs to support iGaming Ontario's strategic planning, corporate performance, government relations, and executive support functions. Working closely with senior leaders, Ministry partners, and cross-functional teams, the role provides strategic analysis, planning, reporting, and advisory services that help translate organizational priorities into actionable plans, monitor progress against objectives, and support informed decision-making across the organization.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategy and Corporate Affairs, you will:
  • Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of corporate strategic and business plans, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
  • Develop and monitor performance measures, key performance indicators (KPIs), and reporting frameworks to track progress against strategic objectives.
  • Coordinate corporate planning, performance reporting, and enterprise-wide initiatives that advance organizational effectiveness and strategic priorities.
  • Identify emerging risks, trends, issues, and opportunities, providing recommendations to support informed business decisions.
  • Prepare executive briefings, governance materials, and reports for leadership, Board, and government stakeholders.
  • Support government relations activities by monitoring policy and regulatory developments, coordinating responses to stakeholder requests, and preparing materials to support engagement with government partners.
  • Contribute to the development of annual business plans, annual reports, accountability documents, and other corporate reporting requirements.
  • Coordinate responses to Ministry requests, issues, correspondence, and reporting requirements.
  • Prepare high-quality briefing notes, presentations, reports, business cases, and strategic analysis to support executive and senior leadership decision-making.
  • Conduct environmental scans, research, jurisdictional reviews, and analysis of industry, public sector, and regulatory trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have:
  • Experience in strategy, business planning, corporate affairs, public policy, government relations, management consulting, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of strategic planning, performance measurement, business planning, and corporate reporting practices.
  • Experience conducting strategic analysis and preparing executive-level briefing materials, reports, and recommendations.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information and translate findings into recommendations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex issues to diverse audiences.
  • Knowledge of provincial government processes, accountability frameworks, and public sector governance principles is considered an asset.
  • Understanding of regulated industries and the broader online gaming, digital gaming, or public sector environment is considered an asset.
  • A university degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, Finance, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

iGaming Ontario has implemented a four-day per week in-office schedule for this position and will implement a full return to office in September 2026.

This position falls within the scope of a bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Accordingly, the terms and conditions of this position are governed by the applicable collective agreement between iGaming Ontario and OPSEU.

At iGaming Ontario, we offer:
  • A comprehensive benefits program that includes dental, vision and drug coverage.
  • Defined-benefit pension plan.
  • Wellbeing account to support your mental, physical, and social wellbeing.
  • Access to mental health benefits, free counselling, and support services.
  • Professional development reimbursement.
  • Paid volunteer time off.
  • Paid parental leave top up.

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