Operational (Compliance) Auditor

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is seeking an Operational (Compliance) Auditor for their Audit and Financial Investigations Branch. This permanent full-time role involves executing audits, ensuring compliance in regulated industries, and contributing to regulatory risk management. The ideal candidate will have strong auditing skills, be a detail-oriented team player, and hold relevant professional designations, along with superior stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

Customized rewards programs focusing on flexibility and work-life integration

Inclusive work environment

Disability-related accommodation during recruitment process

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of auditing internal controls.
• Understanding of the gaming, liquor, cannabis industries.
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based audit plans across AGCO's regulated businesses.
• Conduct compliance audits and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with branch colleagues on cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Auditing

Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Professional accounting or auditing designation (CPA or CIA)

Formal post-secondary education

Tools

Excel

Job description

Recruiter Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Position Title: Operational (Compliance) Auditor

Term: Permanent Full-Time

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

Application Deadline: July 18, 2025

Pay Level: 9

Pay Range: $84,154 to $105,195

Work Location: Head Office, Toronto, ON; Hybrid

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

The Audit and Financial Investigations (AFI) Branch works collaboratively with other compliance branches to enable effective regulatory risk management and improve regulatory outcomes. AFI carries out risk-based audits and reviews across all our regulated sectors, provides advice and insights to internal partners, and delivers objective and reliable results that support effective regulatory responses. We achieve innovative audit excellence with a culture that emphasizes AGCO's values, learning and development, and by empowering ourselves to reach our full potential.

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment, are passionate about audit innovation and technology, and use your creativity and collaboration skills to make us more effective and efficient? If yes, come and work with us!

We are seeking dynamic team players for the Operational (Compliance) Auditor roles within the AFI Branch. In this role, you will be responsible for executing the risk-based audit plan which would involve execution of regulatory assurance and compliance audits across all of AGCO's regulated lines of business by conducting audits or projects. The successful candidate will also provide expert advice regarding the state of policies, procedures, and internal controls as it relates to regulations; as well as conducts investigative audits when issues arise.

In this role, the successful candidate will but not limited to:

• Ensuring assigned audit projects are executed and delivered on schedule through determining priorities, and appropriate audit assurance is applied during field execution to determine the extent of the control gap or integrity issue.
• Participating in a supporting role in the development of the annual audit plan for all assigned lines of business.
• In coordination with the Senior Operational Auditor, conducting risk assessment of iAGCO notification submissions or other compliance notifications, preliminary decision making and analysis, and providing draft recommendations to mitigate regulatory risks.
• Collaborate with colleagues both within the branch and other branches on cross-functional initiatives and foster effective working relationships with our stakeholders.
• Contribute to the transformation of our function by delivering on modernization and development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have:

• In depth knowledge of auditing internal controls and business processes that has been gained through experience and formal post-secondary education.
• Professional accounting or auditing designation (CPA or CIA) is an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of the gaming, liquor, cannabis, and horse-racing industries, and their suppliers and participants.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices in industries with varying financial, accounting, and control systems.
• Advanced skills in Excel and/or other data analysis tools.
• Extensive knowledge of, and can adeptly interpret the relevant Acts, Regulations, Standards, Procedures, and Policies as well as the control environment in which the auditee operates.
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple projects and complete complex assignments for the department.
• Strong oral and written communication and report writing skills.
• Political acuity to manage sensitive and high-profile issues and incidents.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills to engage, understand, and align expectations.
• The flexibility to work variable hours, as well as weekends and statutory holidays may occasionally be required.
• A valid Ontario driver's licence (travel throughout the province is necessary).

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.

• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration