Senior Advisor, Corporate Performance and Prioritization
About The Position
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Advisor, Corporate Performance and Prioritization to join their team. This position will play a key role in developing and implementing corporate performance measurement frameworks, strategies, and processes to assess the agency’s activities, operations, and desired outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience conducting quantitative, economic, and regulatory-based research, defining organizational performance outcomes, designing evaluation strategies, and developing key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with corporate objectives. This role requires a collaborative team player with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. The Senior Advisor, Corporate Performance and Prioritization will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership to drive continuous improvement, identify trends and opportunities, and effectively report performance outcomes that support informed decision-making and organizational excellence.
Requirements
- A 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, data analytics, and reporting to support evidence-based decision-making.
- A demonstrated experience in developing and implementing performance measurement strategies and frameworks.
- The 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.).
- 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.
- The 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
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Subject to a criminal background check
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of a robust performance strategy to measure the agency’s internal and external priorities.
- Lead the formulation of an organization-wide performance measurement framework with consistent processes, standards, and tools.
- Provide expertise, in the discipline of performance measurement and cultivates internal growth on the subject-matter.
- Establish meaningful performance indicators in collaboration with business leaders is essential for aligning corporate objectives with measurable outcomes.
- Integrate measurement processes with core business functions ensures that performance insights drive strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Develop structured plans with clear objectives, strategies, and assessment approaches ensures continuous improvement and alignment with strategic goals.
- Establish mechanisms that enhance organizational competencies in leveraging data and performance measures supports informed decision-making and prioritization.
- Collect, synthesize, and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of programs ensures continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.
- Offer expert guidance influences organizational improvements and helps drive strategic decisions and initiatives across the agency.
Benefits
- Generous time-off policy, including 2 volunteer days
- Defined benefit pension plans
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
