The
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horseracing, and cannabis retail sectors in Ontario, in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.
The AGCO's Strategic Policy and Market Insights branch is seeking a dynamic and experienced
Senior Policy Analyst, Research and Market Insights (‘Senior Analyst') to join their team to play a key role in the research and analysis needed to support the AGCO's regulatory framework and the government's policy agenda. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Research and Market Insights, the Senior Analyst will provide project leadership and policy analysis expertise in the development of market insights and innovative policy practices across all four regulated sectors: liquor retail and service, cannabis retail, horse racing and gaming (land-based, i-gaming, charitable gaming and lottery including responsible gambling and anti-money laundering).
We are looking for a collaborative professional who thrives in a team environment and brings a balance of technical expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and strong critical thinking abilities. The ideal candidate is a conceptual thinker with excellent problem-solving skills, adept at analyzing complex challenges and developing innovative solutions. They will excel in working with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership to align efforts with the organization's strategic vision. This role requires a strong relationship builder who can navigate challenges, foster collaboration, and deliver impactful results.
Work Location: Head Office, Toronto, ON; Hybrid
About the job
The successful candidate will:- Leverage their advanced research and data analysis expertise to lead the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic policy.
- Drive the development of market insights by expanding the availability, accuracy and quality of data, while recommending and implementing strategies to enhance information accessibility and knowledge transfer.
- Analyze information to identify trends, developments, and best practices in policy development and regulatory frameworks for the alcohol, cannabis, gaming and horse racing sectors.
- Lead the preparation of reports, presentations, briefing materials and other products as needed.
- Identify and champion policy innovation opportunities, providing strategic advice and leadership to implement forward-thinking solutions that strengthen existing policy framework.
- Navigate uncertain, complex, uncertain and novel situations with confidence, identifying key issues, driving effective recommendations and delivering impactful results.
- Identify and define policy and program results and lead the design and development of performance evaluation frameworks and indicators to better understand achievement of desired outcomes and opportunities for improvement.
- Work collaboratively across the organization and/or with external partners to foster ideation and value creation including advancing emerging innovative initiatives and or policy practices.
- Research and provide options for new approaches or strategies in policy-making to address regulatory challenges or policy practices.
- Support the development of a business case when appropriate to invest in or implement new innovations.
What you bring to the team
The ideal candidate will have:
- Background in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, Business Administration, or relevant senior experience that develops critical and strategic thinking, with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in policy research and/or analysis, ideally in a public sector and/or regulatory setting.
- Understanding of modern regulatory frameworks, the regulation of AGCO sectors, and the broad political and social context.
- Advanced knowledge of research techniques and methods, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, trend and statistical analysis, and jurisdictional and cross-sectoral impact analysis.
- An understanding of policy and program development principles including research tools, program design, program evaluation techniques to provide expertise in the development and evaluation of evidence-based policy options.
- Understanding of political, environmental and industry factors and information that may affect the regulation of the liquor, gaming, cannabis, and horse racing industries.
- Proven ability to plan and manage complex projects, including setting priorities, anticipating issues, identifying options, and implementing recommendations across functional teams and working groups.
- Excellent judgment and analytical skills to interpret complex information and develop solutions and recommendations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to prepare authoritative analyses, address issues, provide recommendations, and draft reports and briefings tailored to various audiences.
- Strong consultative, communication, relationship management, and partnership-building skills.
- The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.
To apply to this vacancy please submit your application online at our Careers Webpage located at
https://www.agco.ca/careers by January 17, 2025.The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.
The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario's Human Rights Code.
Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.