Senior Audit Manager (18-month contract)

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Senior Audit Manager (18-month contract)

We are ready to take this game to the next level and are looking for a passionate professional to lead and deliver concurrent audit and advisory engagements. In this role, you will apply OLG’s Internal Audit methodology, aligned with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend practical enhancements that strengthen OLG’s control environment and support organizational success.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Senior Director Audit , you will be empowered to:

Showcase Your Expertise

• Develop engagement plans, scopes, and approaches for assigned advisory and assurance engagements in alignment with the Annual Audit Plan and OLG’s Internal Audit methodology.
• Prepare high-quality engagement deliverables, including planning documents, workpapers, reports, and presentations that meet quality assurance standards and provide meaningful business value.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on engagement outputs prepared by team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Lead the assessment of process effectiveness, internal controls, and the reliability and integrity of information, ensuring sufficient and appropriate evidence supports engagement conclusions.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and emerging risks, and recommend practical, value-added solutions that strengthen compliance and enhance risk mitigation.
• Provide thought leadership by sharing industry trends, leading practices, innovative approaches, and benchmarking insights to support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the Annual Audit Plan through risk-based insights and audit planning activities.

Provide Leadership

• Effectively plan, lead, and manage assurance, advisory, and strategic initiatives concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder value.
• Leverage strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills to develop, motivate, and empower engagement teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
• Collaborate closely with the Internal Audit team and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across OLG (e.g., Risk, Compliance, etc.) to identify key risks, address issues, and enhance engagement planning and execution.
• Build and maintain a strong understanding of OLG’s evolving business processes, products, organizational structure, regulatory requirements, and industry practices to ensure audit and advisory activities reflect emerging risks and leading practices.
• Proactively identify opportunities to strengthen OLG’s risk and control environment by bringing forward innovative ideas, insights, and industry-leading practices.

Generate Insights and Build Relationships

• Deliver value-added assurance and advisory engagements, that provide insights and recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls while supporting OLG's strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with management to develop and track remediation plans, providing challenge and oversight to promote the timely resolution of control and risk management issues.
• Establish and sustain trusted relationships with business leaders, stakeholders, and external partners to enhance collaboration and support organizational objectives.
• Anticipate and understand stakeholder expectations, key business drivers, and emerging risks, leveraging regular feedback and engagement to continuously improve Internal Audit’s effectiveness and impact.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME

Education & Experience:

• ​​University degree or college diploma in business administration, finance or related field 
• ​Professional designation in a related field (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS, etc.)  
• 7+ years of progressive experience within the audit, risk management and/or compliance fields

Relevant Skills:

• ​​Conflict resolution and negotiation skills  
• ​Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• ​Strong project management and organization skills 
• ​Strong analytical and critical thinking skills 
• ​Creative and results-oriented problem-solving skills 
• ​Solid people management and leadership skills  
• ​Business and operations acumen 
• ​Detail-oriented​
• Can-do mindset and positivity

Licenses, Registrations, Certificates:

AGCO Category 1 Gaming Assistant Registration (Initiated at offer stage - employment is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining this license)
 

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM

• Group Benefits Plan: Eligible employees and dependents have access to comprehensive, employer-paid group benefits coverage (permanent employees only).
• Public Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.
• Variable Pay Program: Participation in a performance-based incentive plan that recognizes organizational and individual achievements (permanent employees only).
• Paid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.
• Growth Focus: Become your best self with access to new opportunities and personalized support programs.
• Comprehensive Learning: 24/7 access to robust online learning programs.
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG’s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.

To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site.

We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by August 5, 2026.

Please Note: Unless otherwise specified, all positions are required to work fully onsite.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring relevant skills and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. We sincerely appreciate your interest; while we are unable to contact everyone, those selected for the next steps will be notified.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, SO 1999, c 12, Sch L and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws, OLG’s Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection, please contact [email protected], 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.