Senior Draws Audit Specialist

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Senior Draws Audit Specialist

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 , OLG delivered a record $2.4 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further, with a new strategic direction that builds on successes to date as a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired omni-channel platform.

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need a passionate Senior Draws Audit Specialist to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of all ILC and OLG draws by overseeing draw and winner selection activities, validating system outputs, and maintaining independent audit controls. This role acts as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders, supports system testing and recovery processes, and upholds secure access to critical systems. The Senior Draws Audit Specialist plays a vital role in safeguarding public trust in OLG's lottery operations through rigorous auditing, compliance, and operational excellence.

Must be able to work a variety of shifts (on site) between 9:00am and 5:00am, including weekdays, weekends and holidays. 

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Draws Audit, you will be empowered to:

• Supervise draw and winner selection activities at the Data Centre for ILC and OLG Lottery Games. Act as OLG's official representative to the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation (ILC), independent draw observers, and draw officers.

• Oversee the confirmation of daily sales, game and event shutdowns, share values, prize structures, and the authorization of validations for ILC and OLG online products.

• Resolve discrepancies between systems in a timely manner, escalating issues to support staff and management when necessary.

• Perform key control functions by balancing and reconciling Lottery Gaming System winner transactions with the Independent Audit System. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in winner selection for all lottery products.

• Conduct acceptance testing for new games and events as directed by the Project Manager. Update Draws Audit documentation and procedures accordingly

• Execute the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) in alignment with Draws Audit procedures. Maintain records and provide evidence of successful DRP execution.

• Collaborate with MNP to maintain and troubleshoot Audit System software in accordance with established procedures. Perform regular data backups and test recovery processes.

• Develop and maintain detailed Draws Audit procedures and problem-resolution protocols.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for the Audit System and assist in defining requirements for new games.

• Collaborate with MNP, the Audit System's external support team, to test new products and provide feedback based on test results.

• Recommend updates to Draw Audit procedures as needed.

• Evaluate and propose solutions for Gaming System issues related to draw and winner selection activities.

• Stay current on all OLG games, products, policies, and procedures relevant to draw and winner selection.

• Act as the gatekeeper for access to the Random Number Generator (RNG) servers, ensuring secure and authorized access. Provide timely access to support staff in accordance with audit controls and procedures.

• Load the Family Responsibility Office (FRO) file into the OLG system, ensuring compliance with operational procedures and timelines.

• Load Instant Games into the OLG system, ensuring accurate configuration and validation in line with established procedures.

WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY

Work Experience: 3 years of related work experience   

Knowledge & Education: University or College Diploma in a relevant field of study or equivalent work experience; knowledge of PC technologies and software (MS Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook), servers, OpenVMS; working knowledge of Lottery Gaming and Support Systems including Online Product Management (OLPM), Retailer Administration Management System (RAMS), Promotional Management System, Family Responsibility Office application, Manager Instant Passive System (MIPS), Lottery Administration Portal System (LAPS) (preferred)

Critical Skills: Problem-solving skills; Interpersonal skills; detail oriented; communication skills; resourceful; self-motivated; continuous improvement mindset; flexibility to work shiftwork including a variety of shifts between 9:00am and 5:00am on weekdays, weekends and holidays

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

Licenses, Registrations, Certificates:

AGCO Category 2 Gaming Assistant Registration (Initiated at offer stage - employment is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining this license)
 

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 both work and life

• 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.

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 our website at    

We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by December 19, 2025.

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.

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