Term: Permanent, Full-Time

Division/Branch: Operations Division / Audit and Financial Investigations Branch

Application Deadline: October 10, 2025

Pay Level: 10

Pay Range: $98,530 to $123,159

Work Location: Head Office, Toronto, ON; Hybrid

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an agency where innovation thrives, ideas flourish, and passion drives us to new heights of excellence. Reporting to the Ministry of the Attorney General, the AGCO is responsible for regulating Ontario’s vibrant alcohol, gaming, horse racing, and private retail cannabis sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest. Come join our growing team!

The Audit and Financial Investigations Branch is seeking a Senior Forensic Investigator to join our team. In this role, the Senior Forensic Investigator is responsible for conducting complex financial and special investigations into licensees and applicants across Ontario’s gaming, alcohol, and cannabis sectors. The Senior Forensic Investigator will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with the AGCO’s regulatory framework and safeguarding the integrity of these industries in the public interest.

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Plan and conduct financial and special investigations into suspected violations of the Gaming Control Act, Liquor Licence Act, and Cannabis legislation.
• Apply financial data analytics and investigative tools to detect anomalies, develop intelligence profiles on high-risk entities or sectors, and identify potential indicators of fraud or non-compliance.
• Use data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, or specialized forensic software) to present findings in a clear and actionable format.
• Contribute to the design and refinement of data collection and reporting tools (e.g., templates, dashboards, or automated reports) to improve investigative efficiency.
• Execute enforcement actions such as assisting with search warrants, collecting records, and ensuring chain of custody of evidence.
• Prepare investigative reports that are admissible as evidence in regulatory proceedings.
• Provide testimony as an expert witness in hearings and court.
• Guide auditors who occasionally assist with investigative work, ensuring consistency with forensic standards.
• Stay current with investigative techniques, forensic accounting practices, and enforcement-related regulatory developments.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A professional accounting designation (e.g., Chartered Professional Accountant – CPA) and a forensic accounting designation or certification (e.g., Chartered Accountant, Investigative and Forensic Accounting – CA·IFA; Certified in Financial Forensics – CFF; Certified Fraud Examiner – CFE; or Master of Forensic Accounting – MFAcc).
• Comprehensive knowledge of auditing, gaming, and accounting with emphasis on investigative/forensic accounting.
• Strong knowledge of forensic accounting practices, regulatory investigations, due diligence reviews, and ability to provide expert testimony.
• Knowledge of corporate governance structures, processes, and control environments for companies and not-for-profits.
• Knowledge of Gaming Control Act, Liquor Licence Act, Wine Content Act, related Regulations, Terms and Conditions, Criminal Code, trust/charity legislation, and Registrar’s Standards for Gaming.
• Knowledge of investigative/forensic accounting best practices.
• Knowledge of operators/registrants in the industries and regulatory bodies in other jurisdictions.
• Awareness of the public and political environment surrounding regulated industries and its impact on oversight and decision-making.
• A valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence and the ability to travel throughout the province as required.
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.

About the AGCO

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an Ontario provincial regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. We are responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horse racing and cannabis retail sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

The AGCO is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for the second year in a row. This annual distinction reflects our commitment to cultivating a workplace environment that prioritizes employee well-being, emphasizing work-life balance, mental health resources, and opportunities for professional growth. We remain committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees.

What we offer

The AGCO provides a comprehensive range of benefits and programs (subject to eligibility), including:

• Generous time-off policy, including 2 volunteer days to contribute to causes that matter to you.
• Defined benefit pension plans to secure your financial future.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, with 100% employer-paid premiums.
• Well-being credits to support gym memberships, therapy, financial planning, and more.
• Employer-paid parental leave top-up.
• Professional development opportunities with access to training programs, leadership resources, and reimbursement for professional memberships.
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Convenient, central location near the subway line for easy access when working in the office. Paid onsite parking is also available.
• The AGCO is transitioning to four days per week in-office effective October 20, 2025, and 5 days per week in-office effective January 5, 2026.

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.