Position Title: Senior Advisor, Corporate Performance and Prioritization

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Division/Branch: Corporate Affairs, Policy, Planning and Projects Division / Strategic Planning, Prioritization and Corporate Performance Branch

Application Deadline: April 28, 2026

Pay Level: 10

Pay Range: $103,518 to $129,393

Work Location: Head Office, Toronto, ON; (In-Office)

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an agency where innovation thrives, ideas flourish, and passion drives us to new heights of excellence. Reporting to the Ministry of the Attorney General, the AGCO is responsible for regulating Ontario’s vibrant alcohol, gaming, horse racing, and private retail cannabis sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

The AGCO’s Strategic Planning, Prioritization, and Corporate Performance branch is seeking a Senior Advisor, Corporate Performance and Prioritization (Senior Advisor), to play a key role in strengthening how the organization defines success, evaluates performance and regulatory effectiveness, and uses evidence to inform strategic and operational decision-making.

Working at a strategic level, the Senior Advisor conducts complex quantitative, economic, and regulatory analysis; defines organizational outcomes; develops corporate performance indicators; and provides actionable insights to senior leadership, internal partners, and external stakeholders. The role champions continuous improvement, strengthens performance culture, and enhances the AGCO’s ability to measure both internal effectiveness and external regulatory impact.

This position is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep expertise in performance measurement, analytics, and public-sector evaluation who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and can translate technical insights into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

What You Will Do:
Corporate Performance Strategy & Frameworks

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the AGCO’s corporate performance measurement strategy and enterprise-wide framework by overseeing engagement, communication, and change management to support adoption of the framework.
• Establish consistent processes, standards, tools, and documentation for performance measurements across the organization.
• Act as an organizational subject matter expert in performance measurement, building internal capability and maturity.

Performance Measurement, Analytics & Reporting

• Lead the identification and development of strategic, corporate, program, and project-level performance measures.
• Translate strategic priorities and initiatives into performance scorecards, dashboards, and executive-level reporting, and present findings and insights to the leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct advanced data analysis, trend analysis, and performance monitoring to identify risks, opportunities, and insights.

Continuous Improvement & Performance Excellence

• Lead the identification of continuous improvement opportunities informed by performance data and strategic objectives.
• Develop corporate performance improvement plans, including objectives, impacts, execution strategies, and evaluation approaches.
• Design tools, processes, and resources to strengthen organizational capability in data-driven decision-making.

Quantitative, Economic & Regulatory Analysis

• Lead complex quantitative, economic, and regulatory research to evaluate policies, programs, and regulatory effectiveness.
• Develop and communicate quantitative models assessing regulatory outcomes and impacts on regulated sectors.
• Conduct internal program evaluations and outcome assessments, and brief senior leadership on findings, lessons learned, and recommendations to inform policy, program, or legislative change.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory Support

• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the AGCO and with external partners, ministries, industry stakeholders, and other jurisdictions.
• Lead consultations and represent the branch on committees, task forces, and working groups.

You Have:

• University degree in one of the following fields: Statistics, Economics, Business Analysis, Business Administration, Public Policy, or relevant experience that develops critical and strategic thinking.
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience (5+ years) in performance measurement, analysis, reporting, and evaluation to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing performance measurement strategies and frameworks.
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of policies, intervention strategies, and other regulatory activities through a quantitative lens.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and approaches (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma, Agile, Human-Centered Design, etc.) in addition to a high degree of knowledge and application of business intelligence solutions (i.e., MS Power BI), SQL, R, and/or Python.
• Strong experience in public-sector program evaluation.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal), collaboration, and interpersonal skills to prepare and present complex, authoritative analyses.
• Excellent ability to conceptualize, evaluate, and problem-solve. Strategic thinker with sound judgment and sensitivity to issues, and the ability to work with a diverse client group and staff at all levels of the agency.
• Ability to coach staff on techniques and approaches to enhance their understanding of performance, defining and measuring outcomes, and quantitative models.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Nice to Have:

• KPI Professional Certification Program, PuMP Blueprint Certification, etc.

About the AGCO

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an Ontario provincial regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. We are responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horse racing and cannabis retail sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

The AGCO is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for the second year in a row. This annual distinction reflects our commitment to cultivating a workplace environment that prioritizes employee well-being, emphasizing work-life balance, mental health resources, and opportunities for professional growth. We remain committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees.

What we offer

The AGCO provides a comprehensive range of benefits and programs (subject to eligibility), including:

• Generous time-off policy, including 2 volunteer days to contribute to causes that matter to you.
• Defined benefit pension plans to secure your financial future.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, with 100% employer-paid premiums.
• Well-being credits to support gym memberships, therapy, financial planning, and more.
• Employer-paid parental leave top-up.
• Professional development opportunities with access to training programs, leadership resources, and reimbursement for professional memberships.
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Convenient, central location near the subway line for easy access when working in the office. Paid onsite parking is also available.

Please note that only applications submitted through the Applicant Tracking System will be accepted.

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. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation during the application process, or who need job postings in an alternative format, may email their request to askhr@agco.ca. The subject line should read “Accommodation in Application – [Position Title].

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process. All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by our Human Resources team and hiring managers.