Risk Monitoring and Intervention, Safer Gambling Student

Job Description:

Risk Monitoring and Intervention – Safer Gambling Student

Location: Sault Ste. Marie or Toronto
Duration: Fall (September-December 2026)

Type: Student Full Time

Range: $18.50 - $28.50

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need someone passionate to assist in data analytics and research for OLG’s PlaySmart Safer Gambling (SG) program and produce data and insights tailored products to improve key SG initiatives. The Risk Monitoring and Intervention team is embedded within OLG’s Safer Gambling team that manages OLG’s Safer Gambling program, PlaySmart. This data analyst position will assist the team in analyzing, evaluating and reporting on the performance of key initiatives to best support players and increase positive play. .

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Director Player Risk Monitoring & Intervention, Safer Gambling, you will be empowered to:

• Support research, analytical initiatives, and projects related to Safer Gambling
• Analyze the Safer Gambling program data to provide insights
• Query big data though our Hadoop data lake using SQL and Python
• Perform machine learning techniques such as regressions and clustering to support business insights
• Prepare, clean, analyze, and interpret data using statistical techniques to produce reports and PowerBI dashboards
• Analyze Safer Gambling initiatives performance, A/B testing performance
• Create documentation for analysis findings, presentations, reports, and templates
• Support research studies to facilitate data collection and analysis
• Manage, prioritize, and respond to ad-hoc data requests

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME

Education & Experience:

• Interest in Research, Public Policy, and Social Sciences
• Experience using Python and SQL required
• Experience with descriptive and inferential statistics and analyses
• Enjoy presenting technical concepts to a business audience
• Strong communicator, client facing and able to describe technical results succinctly and with compelling story
• Students in programs dedicated to Statistics, Mathematics, Math and Business, Master of Management Science
• Creative and persuasive writing, reporting, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage projects and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Work collaboratively within an agile environment

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM

• Growth Focus: Become your best self with access to new opportunities and personalized support programs.
• Comprehensive Learning: 24/7 access to robust online learning programs.
• 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.

Application Instructions:
If you are in a registered co-op program, please apply through this job posting by the deadline AND notify your Co-op Program Office, as required.

If you are not in a registered co-op program or we have not posted at your school, please apply through this job posting by the deadline.

Application Deadline: August 12, 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.