Information Governance Specialist – Co-op Student

Job Description
Information Governance Specialist – Co-op Student
Locations Available:
Sault Ste. Marie or Toronto

Duration:
Winter (January - April 2026)

Type:
Student Full Time

Range:
$ $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. 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.

Position Summary
The Technology Strategy and Innovation department develops the technology roadmap and strategy to enable OLG's business goals and aspirations. This team is responsible for enterprise

architecture; governing data to support compliance and customer-centric business insights; and managing technology vendors.

The successful candidate will be a perpetual learner who has a proficient understanding of Information Technology tools and services. Working in a large IT environment, he or she will be a curious, perceptive, analytical thinker with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work in pressure situations, both individually and in a team environment.

Your Role In The Game

• Supports the overall development and implementation of the Information Governance (IG) strategy and framework to ensure a consistent approach to information management to ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise Analytics
• Monitors compliance of IG processes, policies, and standards that guide the collection, management, manipulation, retrieval/publishing, and retention of OLG information assets in order to meet business, legal, regulatory and operational requirements
• Supports the day-to-day operations as well as the strategic advancement of data governance, data integration, data owners/ data stewardship, and collaborates with the business to advise on and support with their adherence to established IG standards and policies
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify and document business requirements to support the deployment of effective system solutions
• Maintain an overall perspective and research of current relevant technologies and processes
• Build and maintain working relationships with all areas of business within OLG and promote Information Governance initiatives

What You Need To Play

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program with a focus on computer science, information technology, engineering, mathematics and/or business administration
• Experience in an information technology field with knowledge around business assessment, requirements analysis, business process modeling, enterprise analysis, or information governance is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills and highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to self-motivate and the desire to learn new skills
• Ability to maintain the enterprise data dictionary, lineage documentation and standards definition
• Understanding of enterprise metadata platforms or any data catalog tools
• Understanding of data profiling, data analysis and metadata collection
• Experience with delivering data documentation artifacts in organization and able to clearly communicate both verbally and in written format at various levels within project team or to various stakeholders

Perks Of Joining Our Team

• Working as part of a large Technology and Digitally driven 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

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

Application Instructions

• If you are in a co-op program, please apply through your school's portal or co-op coordinator AND through the OLG student careers page:
• If you are not in an official co-op program or we have not posted at your school, please apply through the OLG student careers page using the link above.

Application Deadline:
December 8, 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.
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.