Digital and Lottery Strategy Student

Job Description
Retail Strategy & Transformation, MBA Intern
Digital Strategy and Innovation, MBA Intern
Location:
Toronto or Sault. Ste Marie (On-Site)

Duration:
Summer (May – Aug 2026)

Type:
Student Full-Time

Range:
$18.50-$28.50

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. OLG projects to drive Net Profit to the Province (NPP) of over $2.4 billion in fiscal 2025–26, increasing to $2.7 billion by fiscal 2028–29- supporting healthcare, education, and community programs. Since inception, OLG has reinvested $56.7 billion into Ontario's economy. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further, with a new strategic direction, to become a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired digital platform.

Position Summary
We are looking for strategic, innovative, and analytical students to join our team. OLG's retail network spans across 10K+ locations across the province and represents an area with immense opportunities and ongoing innovation. As part of the Retail Strategy and Transformation team and reporting to the Director of Strategy Development, you will own components of deliverables supporting research and analysis on lottery products, Retail channels and operations, and other key areas contributing to driving key decisions for OLG that will be presented to key members of OLG's leadership team (e.g. C-Suite, VP, etc.) in support of delivering key divisional and enterprise initiatives.

What You Will Be Doing
Retail Strategy & Transformation, MBA Intern

• Support the Chief Lottery Officer and Senior Divisional Leadership team on the short/long term divisional strategy and the establishment of divisional priorities and key performance indicators
• Strive to be a strategic thought leader, defining the scope and approach for high-priority projects arising from Lottery SLT, Enterprise, and Board requests related to Lottery and retail strategy. Provide objective analysis to solve complex business challenges
• Support identification of strategic growth opportunities for the organization and lead the development of resulting proposals and business cases
• Support strategic analysis and recommendations through hypothesis-led problem framing, research and analytics.
• Support financial modeling, scenario planning, and market sizing to uncover high-impact opportunities.
• Craft compelling, executive-level presentations and insights that shape leadership decisions.
• Shape OLG Lottery and Retail division by contributing to corporate planning (e.g., annual business plans, Quarterly Business Discussions, Enterprise and Divisional Objectives and Key Results, etc.).
• Champion cross-functional strategic initiatives, deploying data-driven solutions that transform business outcomes.
• Prepare strategic briefings and engaging with government/regulatory partners.
• Learning and growing with a supportive team while contributing to meaningful projects.

Digital Strategy and Innovation, MBA Intern

• Analyzing internal and external data to generate insights and strategic recommendations.
• Designing and implementing innovative analytical or research solutions.
• Creating engaging presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the development and optimization of business strategies, campaigns, or operational initiatives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Learning and growing with a supportive team while contributing to meaningful projects.

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing an MBA.
• Understanding of strategy development, financial modelling, and corporate planning.
• Understanding of basic business concepts (e.g., market sizing, benchmarking, business metrics, etc.).
• Familiarity with marketing, product, or strategy principles in a digital, retail or consumer-facing environment.
• Ability to distill complex data into actionable insights and clear recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate with and influence senior leadership to develop and act on strategic insights.
• Understanding of industry research, problem solving, and analytics methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Alteryx is an asset.
• A team player - a collaborative, agile mindset with a passion for gaming, entertainment, and public-sector strategy.
• Motivated self-starter with a passion for problem solving, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and able to thrive in a collaborative, agile, and fast-paced environment.

What You Need To Play

• Technical: a strong aptitude for structured and unstructured problem solving and quantitative analysis.
• Strategy & Execution: resourceful and analytical approach to problem solving in ambiguous situations, with a drive to deliver in tight timeframes.
• Integrity and trust: do what is right and operate with transparency and openness.

What We Offer

• Playing a key role within an exciting, fast-paced team – with a high variety of projects across our lines of business and directly influences the future of the organization.
• Being part of a collaborative working environment, alongside OLG Leaders who support the growth and development of students.
• Participate in Diversity and Inclusion initiatives across the organization including Pride Parade and Women's Leadership Programs.
• Support OLG Charities including the Federated Health Campaign, United Way Campaign, and other fundraising efforts for local charities.

More About Us
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• OLG Apps for Android and Apple devices on Google Play or App Store

Application Instructions
Please submit resume, cover letter and transcript.

Application Deadline:
January 11, 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.
Please contact Human Resources at

if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process
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 , Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.