Senior Audit Manager (18-month contract)

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Benefits Plan

Public Service Pension Plan

Variable Pay Program

Paid Time-Off

Growth Focus

Comprehensive Learning

Equity, diversity, and inclusion

Job summary

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation seeks a Senior Audit Manager to lead concurrent audit and advisory engagements under IIA standards. You will develop engagement plans, deliver high-quality reports, and mentor teams while collaborating with SMEs to strengthen controls and risk management.

The role focuses on assessing control environments, identifying gaps, and delivering practical enhancements. A university degree and professional designation are required, with onsite work anticipated.

Qualifications

• Must hold a university degree in business, finance or related field.
• Professional designation such as CPA, CIA, CISA or CAMS is required.
• Experience leading audits and advisory engagements with adherence to IIA Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead concurrent audit and advisory engagements from planning to delivery.
• Prepare high-quality engagement deliverables and presentations.
• Review outputs for accuracy, consistency, and quality.
• Assess process effectiveness, internal controls, and information reliability.
• Identify gaps and risks; propose practical remediation actions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to engagement teams.
• Collaborate with SMEs to identify risks and ensure audit planning accuracy.

Skills

Audit leadership

Engagement planning

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

University degree in business/finance related field

Professional designation: CPA/CIA/CISA/CAMS

Job description

Senior Audit Manager (18-month contract)

Range: 95,200.00 - 142,800.00 CAD

Job Description: 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

• 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.)

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.

Why Join OLG?

When you join OLG, you’ll help deliver a winning experience for the people of Ontario while levelling up your career in a collaborative, innovative environment. You’ll help deliver exciting entertainment experiences for our players. You’ll help improve life in Ontario, because at OLG 100% of our profits go back to the province. At OLG we think big, move fast, and welcome change. We are bold, curious, open, and always taking our game to the next level.

Make a Difference. Join team OLG Looking for a rewarding career in the exciting gaming industry and want to make a difference? Ready to become an OLGer?

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 [e-mail] 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.

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 [e-mail], 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.

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