Senior Performance Analyst (12-Month Contract)

Range:

66,400.00 - 99,600.00 CAD

Job Description:

Senior Performance Analyst (12-Month Contract)

 

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need someone passionate to use data and statistical methods to detect patterns and trends, this role focuses on converting Lottery data into useful forward-looking information, determining not only what happened, but also why, and what is likely to happen in the future. Ability to influence decision-making through quality and depth of strategic analysis, actionable insights, recommendations for improvement, performance optimization, and the creation/maintenance of performance reporting solutions.

 

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

 

Reporting to the Sr Manager Lottery Performance & Analytics, you will be empowered to:

 

• Retrieve, synthesize, and analyze data from diverse sources, including sales, product profitability, financial, operational, supply chain, ERP, and customer intelligence data
• Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to support product performance, customer behavior, Lottery strategy, and evolving business priorities Explore large, loosely structured datasets to identify trends, develop measurement frameworks, and uncover opportunities for growth, optimization, and business evolution using both structured and exploratory techniques
• Develop, schedule, and maintain performance dashboards and reports that clearly communicate key metrics and trends across the Lottery portfolio
• Support strategic initiatives and the continued evolution of the Lottery business by translating complex data into insights that guide planning and decision-making
• Leverage and advance AI-enabled tools, automation solutions, and emerging analytical capabilities to strengthen the team’s AI capabilities and improve how data and insights are accessed, developed, and delivered
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product owners, marketing, strategy, operations, field sales, and other business partners to integrate diverse perspectives and deepen understanding of Lottery performance, the product portfolio, market and competitive intelligence, product launches, innovation, and customer experience
• Work closely with the Financial Planning & Analysis team to undertake financial modeling, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and ensure that performance data ties to a ‘single version of the truth’
• Explain trends to cross-functional teams as well as senior leadership across data sources, potential opportunities for growth or improvement, and data caveats for descriptive, diagnostic, predictive (including forecasting), and prescriptive data projects
• Collaborate with various parts of the Lottery division to define, design and develop analytic solutions to meet business needs
• Identify areas of improvements and concerns in business operational areas and provide appropriate action plans. Develop and implement performance metrics to improve business operational efficiency.

 

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME

 

Education & Experience:

• Post-secondary education in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 3+ years of experience in a data analyst or business intelligence role, ideally in consumer products, gaming, or retail environments. 

 

Relevant Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Excel, and business intelligence/data visualization tools
• Experience using Python or R for data analysis, including data wrangling, visualization, and statistical modeling
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging analytical technologies to accelerate analysis, generate insights, and improve analytical workflows
• Familiarity with machine learning and forecasting techniques

 

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM

 

• Group Benefits Plan: Comprehensive, employer-paid group benefits coverage.
• Variable Pay Program: Participation in a performance-based incentive plan that recognizes organizational and individual achievements.
• Public Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.
• Paid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.
• Growth Focus: Become your best self with comprehensive support for your professional development.
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG’s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.

 

To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site.

 

We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by November 27, 2026.

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

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 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. We sincerely appreciate your interest; while we are unable to contact everyone, those selected for the next steps will be notified.

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