Apply By: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

iGaming Compliance Assurance Specialist (Sport and Event Betting Stream)

Job ID:

232957

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Division:

Operations Division / Technology Regulation, and iGaming Compliance

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary - 6 months

Job code:

AGCO/09 - AGCO/09

Salary:

$44.64 - $55.81 Per hour

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) isn't just a regulatory agency; we're the heartbeat of Ontario's vibrant alcohol, gaming, horseracing, and private cannabis retail sectors. As a dedicated organization reporting to the Ministry of the Attorney General, we uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity while championing public interest and safety. Here, innovation thrives, ideas flourish, and passion drives us to new heights of excellence. The Technology Regulation and iGaming Compliance Branch is seeking an iGaming Compliance Assurance Specialist (Sport and Event Betting Streams) to step into a pivotal role within our team. As Ontario continues to navigate the regulated, competitive internet gaming (iGaming) market, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) plays a crucial role in maintaining market and game integrity while ensuring consumer protection. This is an exciting opportunity to navigate complex and evolving challenges and contribute to shaping the future of iGaming regulation in Ontario. If you're ready to take on this critical role and make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply!

As an iGaming Compliance Assurance Specialist, you will play a central role in the development and execution of a sport and event betting integrity framework and will carry out strategic risk-based, outcomes-focused regulatory and compliance assurance activities per the iGaming compliance program. You will also assess clients' controls in place to mitigate risk exposures for sport and event betting integrity in line with AGCO Standards and industry best practices, and support the development and execution of a sport and event betting integrity framework.

You will liaise with multiple Independent Integrity Monitors, Sports Governing Bodies, major and minor sports leagues, other gaming regulators, and law enforcement agencies. As a team member, you will contribute to the team's culture, centered on accountability and trust, and embrace team diversity.

About the job

Reporting to the Manager, Regulatory Compliance, the successful candidate will but not limited to:

• Act as a key member of AGCO's modern compliance strategy by effectively assessing regulatory risk to target potential areas of non-compliance.
• Execute compliance assurance activities in respect of AGCO's regulatory standards and requirements, drawing from a broad scope of knowledge and experience with a variety of compliance techniques, employed appropriately for differing circumstances.
• Monitor, assess, and investigate iGaming operators' sport and event betting controls to ensure they are effectively upholding the integrity of betting and protection of customers.
• Keep abreast of emerging risks and trends relating to sport and event betting integrity that may have an impact on the Ontario iGaming market.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by proactively identifying issues and situations that require attention and engagement to resolve them.
• Embrace a client-centered approach when interacting with external stakeholders to ensure expectations are understood and compliance is met.
• Establish and develop strong trust-based relationships with peers throughout the organization.

What you bring to the team

The ideal candidate will have:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Advanced knowledge of sport and event betting product offerings, integrity processes, and controls to deliver a range of effective compliance assurance activities gained through several years of professional experience, and some specialization in the relevant field.

• Experience performing investigations related to sport and event betting player protection, identifying risks and proposing appropriate mitigations.

• Knowledge and experience assessing and collecting evidence, and the ability to serve as a specialist for the activities within the sport and event betting area.

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, conduct thorough research, and synthesize information to develop cohesive, end-to-end solutions.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an investigative mindset.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to comfortably communicate with all levels of management and external stakeholders.

• Willingness to learn other aspects of the iGaming industry/other specialist streams.

• Demonstrated relationship management skills with a proven ability to influence diverse audiences.

• Knowledge of the AGCO regulatory environment and the global iGaming industry will be an asset.

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

To apply to this vacancy please submit your application online at our Careers Webpage located at: Careers - Alcohol and Gaming commission of Ontario by August 13, 2025

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.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 6 months, 90 Sheppard Ave E, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation group:

Excluded

Work hours:

Schedule N/A

Category:

Inspections and Investigations

Posted on:

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Note:

• This posting is for an organization that is not a part of the Ontario Public Service. The information and tips on the Ontario Public Service Careers website may not apply to this posting. Please use the contact information below to contact the organization directly if you have questions.
• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

How to apply:

• You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

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