Content Author

OLG; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming organization in Ontario is seeking an AEM Content Author to develop engaging content and author templates for digital products. This role involves collaborating with teams to enhance customer experiences through innovative design methods. The ideal candidate should have a university degree, at least 3 years of experience in content management and front-end development, and a strong understanding of AEM. The company offers a flexible work environment and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Socially responsible company

Flexible Work Environment

Family-friendly work practices

Learning opportunities

Public Service Pension Plan

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of content management experience and front-end development in a medium to large organization.
• In-depth understanding of AEM 6.4 or above.
• Experience developing and migrating content between AEM environments.

Responsibilities

• Author new experiences and content pages using established AEM and CMS templates.
• Architect and develop visually appealing AEM templates and components.
• Work collaboratively within an agile environment.

Skills

Content management

Front-end development

HTML

JavaScript

Design thinking methodologies

Education

University degree in a related field

Tools

AEM 6.4 or above

WorkFront

Jira

Confluence

Job description

AEM Content Author

GAME ON – OLG needs you

We’ve said GAME ON, and we mean it – OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital, retail lottery, and land‑based gaming channels. Over the course of fiscal 2022‑23, OLG delivered a record $2.5 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding its horizons even further, with a new strategic direction, to become a world‑class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired digital platform.

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need a passionate Content Author to create content and author AEM templates to ensure exceptional customer experiences and strategic alignment of customer‑facing content for all OLG digital products. This role will help bring the voice of the user into the digital product customer journey using innovative design methods to ensure relevant and engaging experiences are delivered across OLG platforms.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Manager Digital Content Authoring & Personalization, you will be empowered to:

• Author new experiences and content pages including landing pages, product and category pages, promotional pages, press releases, winner stories and more – by using established AEM and CMS templates.
• Utilize best‑in‑class and emerging design methodologies to design content solutions to reflect the evolving product roadmap and backlog of lab teams.
• Architect and develop visually appealing AEM templates, components, permissions, and policies to deliver high‑quality front‑end architecture (web & mobile).
• Gather business requirements from lab team, project or brief, and help scope work needed to complete, estimate timelines and architect solutions.
• Determine information architecture and content structure across all required levels (sitemaps, content models, content templates, pattern libraries).
• Constantly seek to optimize live applications to continuously improve content relevance and impact.
• Run extensive QA to ensure consistency across devices and browsers.
• Work collaboratively within an agile environment.
• When required, work with key stakeholders (Brand & Marketing, Product Management, CX Design) and FLS to approve content prior to going live.
• Act as backup to the other Digital Content Specialist.

CROSS‑FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Cross‑functional relationships clarify how employees work with each other to coordinate their work across business and functional groups to deliver on the job accountabilities.
• Begin by identifying groups or roles for which the job has a critical relationship and clearly explain the purpose of the interaction.
• Remember to include both internal and external relationships that the person in the job will need to establish and/or maintain to deliver on the key accountabilities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY

Work Experience: Minimum 3 years of content management experience and front‑end development with similar responsibilities in a medium to large organization (agency or in‑house).

Education:

• University degree in a related field.
• In‑depth understanding of AEM 6.4 (or above).
• Experience developing & migrating content and functionality between AEM environments.
• Experience leveraging design thinking methodologies to explore content solutions.
• Ability to communicate testing requirements and oversee QA testing before launch.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and JavaScript.
• Experience/understanding of automated build/deploy process and familiarity with the DevOps agile methodology.
• Familiar with agile tools such as WorkFront, Jira/Confluence, etc.

Critical Skills:

• Troubleshoot issues and ability to think creatively to find solutions and push the envelope to sustainable content development solutions.
• Excellent communication with the ability to produce high‑quality output under strict and accelerated timelines.
• Effectively work in a team setting with a diverse set of SMEs and stakeholders.

Negotiation and Influence: Ability to negotiate and influence effectively while being open to perspectives and maintaining strong relationships.

Strategic Thinker: Strong strategic and critical thinker with ability to delve into unique challenges and find creative solutions.

Collaboration & Fun: Inclusive and collaborative work style while creating fun and excitement in our work.

Integrity and Trust: Do what's right and operate with transparency and openness.

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• Part of a Bigger Picture: socially responsible company that gives back all its profits to the province and people of Ontario.
• Flexible Work Environment: to help balance work and life.
• You Matter: family‑friendly work practices and hybrid work.
• Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful.
• Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength.
• Learning Galore: 24‑7 access to robust online learning programs.
• Public Service Pension Plan: participate in a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario.
• Variable Pay Program: performance‑based incentives to share in our success (Permanent OLG Employees Only).

LEARN ABOUT OLG – GAME ON!

OLG’s purpose is to contribute to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. We are a multi‑billion‑dollar organization with a wide array of business lines including lottery, land‑based casinos, digital lottery and casino, horseracing, and charitable gaming. OLG is amidst a massive transformation focusing on being customer obsessed and bringing our digital business to a whole new level.

The key to our success is our people. Our culture will be grounded in true, positive partnerships that embrace trust, clarity, and openness in all that we do. We are supporting and empowering employees and teams across the organization through greater accountability, leadership development and growth opportunities. OLG is embracing more flexible work options and family‑friendly work practices including hybrid work.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of our culture and cornerstones of the Five Truths that OLGers Live by. At OLG, our employees have the space to be themselves and use their perspectives and skills to benefit the people and the Province of Ontario. 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.

While we are re‑shaping and growing our business, we are unwavering when it comes to living our purpose, and ensuring our business delivers meaningful benefits for the people of Ontario. OLG’s net profits are reinvested back into the province, contributing to the quality of life for Ontarians.

To learn more about OLG go to www.olg.ca.

We look forward to hearing from you; interested applicants please apply online by January 12, 2026.

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. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process, please contact [e-mail].

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 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 and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection, please contact [e-mail], 800‑70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.