Range:
66,400.00 - 99,600.00 CAD
Job Description:
Sr Prize Claim Specialist
We are ready to take this game to the next level and need someone passionate to conduct investigations into the validity and Insider status of all major prize claims ($10,000 and above) and any suspicious prize claims to ensure compliance with AGCO regulations and protect the integrity of OLG.
YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME
Reporting to the Sr Manager Prize Claims Review, you will be empowered to:
- Conduct investigations into prize claims to determine the validity of the claim in accordance with operational & compliance standards for AGCO & ILC.
- Collects and analyzes information from various systems to evaluate, investigate and determine required actions.
- Prepare reports, witness statements to ensure the investigative process is supported, validated and documented for audit and compliance purposes.
- Create Microsoft Dynamics profiles and update Integrated Payment System as needed to ensure information is correct and verify possible matches in accordance with the Family Responsibility Office.
- Prepare transactional and supporting documentation related to approving/disproving claims and ensure all evidence, reports, and notes are concise as to withstand legal scrutiny.
- Liaise with OLG departments and other stakeholders to provide required information / investigation and facilitate the completion of investigations.
- Assess nature of Prize Claims that have been escalated, conduct interviews as required and determine ticket ownership or recommend escalation to ensure all evidence, reports, and notes are concise as to withstand legal scrutiny in a court setting.
- Establish working relationships with OLG Corporate Investigations teams GIU/FIU/PPIU on unresolved claims by providing expert advice on new / existing products and customer facing issues and collaborate with Lottery Internal Compliance and Legal to ensure the investigation remains comprehensive, accurate and detailed.
- Establish working relationship with Prize Centre to ensure turnaround of files is time efficient and meets customer service level agreements.
- Balance the goals of OLG while providing high quality customer service, even when delivering negative information to customers in adherence to criminal legislation to ensure alignment with the law as well as OLG’s standards.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME
Education & Experience:
- University degree (or equivalent) in either law enforcement, security administration or related field. Experience with lottery and gaming business is an asset.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in conducting witness/ subject interviews, statement taking and investigative report writing. Customer service experience required.
- Candidates who are fluent in both English and French (verbal and written) are preferred.
Relevant Skills:
- Creative, out-of-the-box thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Technical skills (Microsoft Suite)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Customer service and conflict resolution skills
- Detail oriented
- Policy interpretation skills of legislation, internal controls, and policies
- Able to self-manage workload and excellent organization and time management skills
Union Membership
This is a unionized position.
Licenses, Registrations, Certificates:
AGCO Category 1 Gaming Assistant Registration (Initiated at offer stage - employment is conditional upon obtaining and maintaining this license)
BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM
- Group Benefits Plan: Eligible employees and dependents have access to comprehensive, employer-paid group benefits coverage (permanent employees only).
- Public Service Pension Plan: Participation in a highly desirable defined benefit pension plan.
- Variable Pay Program: Participation in a performance-based incentive plan that recognizes organizational and individual achievements (permanent employees only).
- Paid Time-Off: Competitive paid time-off provisions to support work-life balance and well-being.
- 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.
We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by May 10, 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 careers@olg.ca 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 careers@olg.ca, 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.