Retail Sports Operations Student

Locations Available: ​Sault Ste. Marie or Toronto (Hybrid)​ 
Duration: ​4-month term (May – Aug 2025)​ 
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. Over the course of fiscal 2022-23, OLG delivered a record $2.5 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. 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: 

The Retail Sports Operations Student will be responsible for monitoring the sports operations products including sports information, schedule validation, event activity, and product documentation and communication.  Strict adherence to AGCO Standards and Internal Audit compliance as well as strong attention to detail are key performance indicators. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: 

• Schedule validation – confirm game schedules and publications on Proline website and app to ensure absolute accuracy. 
• Activity monitoring – monitor and evaluate daily wagering activity to expectation; identify and notify potential liability risk. 
• Sports information – verify game schedules, time changes, postponements, and cancellations; monitor same day, overnight and advance line movement; follow headlines, injuries, and urgent reports; track game scores. 
• Product communication – notify Senior Sports Analysts of significant sports information irregularity. 
• Issues management – provide support and input on issues regarding product, technical, and consumer escalations. 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 

• Working towards a university degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Actuarial Science, or related field 
• A broad knowledge of professional sports and the sports betting industry 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Power Point 
• Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to be a team player 
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines as well as strong attention to detail 
• Excellent organizational skills, sound judgement and decision-making skills 
• Flexibility to work an 8-hour flexible shift schedule (Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am – 8pm) 

WHAT WE OFFER:  

• 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 

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 visit our website at  www.olg.ca    

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: https://olg.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers-Students 
- 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: ​April 3, 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 [email protected] 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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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 [email protected], 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.