Director, Gaming Integrity and Licensing Branch

• Accountability (Level B) – Holds team members accountable and clarifies team expectations.
• Communication (Level C) – Communicates strategic and complex messages.
• Customer Service Excellence (Level D) – Anticipates long term customer requirements.
• Adaptability (Level D) – Plans and initiates complex changes to enhance the organization. 
• Teamwork (Level C) – Champions organizational teamwork and build partnerships.

• Leading & Developing Others (Level B) – Sets branch/regional targets for employee performance and development. 
• Leading Change (Level B) – Builds commitment to change. 
• Strategic & Operational Planning (Level B) – Provides leadership and direction at a branch/regional level.

• Communicate and model SLGA’s mission, vision, and core values. 
• Foster a culture of innovation, efficiency, adaptability, and accountability across the organization. 
• Champion initiatives that advance SLGA’s strategic direction, ensuring alignment with corporate values and goals. 
• Build collaborative relationships with senior leaders to support strategic alignment and organizational goals. 
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational development by offering insights and guidance on priorities, risks, and opportunities. 
• Support the development and delivery of clear, consistent communications that promote employee engagement and organizational awareness.

• Provide overall strategic direction in the development, evaluation, and recommendation of policies and procedures to ensure that gaming regulatory framework effectively promotes public safety, delivers high-quality customer service, and enables businesses and charitable organizations to operate within modern practices and community standards. 

• Interpret and apply The Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, 1997, along with associated regulations, agreements, policies, and procedures, to ensure consistent, transparent, and effective regulatory practices. 

• Oversee the development of provincial gaming integrity standards and approval of casino games.  

• Lead a collaborative working relationship with the First Nations gaming regulatory to ensure consistency and coherence of regulatory requirements for the province.  

• Oversee the administration of casino operations, charitable gaming activities and gaming registrants ensuring compliance with legislative and policy requirements. 

• Manage gaming inspection services, including education, monitoring compliance and recommending appropriate actions to address non-compliant operators. 

• Represent SLGA at Commission hearings, including providing directions to legal counsel on matters such as suspensions, and refusals. 

• Prepare and manage the operating budget for the branch, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and fiscal accountability. 

• Prepare briefing notes and official correspondence for the Vice President, President, and Minister’s Office. 

• Foster a positive, diverse, inclusive, and cohesive work environment that supports effective performance and accountability. 

• Communicate clearly and consistently with team members, ensuring they have the information and support needed to succeed. 

• Provide professional leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to enhance employee growth and maintain professional standards. 

• Conduct performance feedback and support processes, addressing performance matters as needed. 

• Hire, train, mentor, and develop employees to build team capacity and support organizational success. 

• Assign and oversee work to ensure timely and high-quality completion of responsibilities. 

• Promote and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for self and team. 

• Bachelor or Master degree required. Preferred disciplines include law or business administration.  Other programs may be considered if combined with extensive experience in areas deemed relevant to this position. 
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a regulatory environment including at least five (5) in leadership positions, preferably within the public sector.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and develop policies, design strategic and operational approaches for implementation, build consensus on policy and operational changes, and assess legal implications. 

•  Demonstrated understanding of Administrative Law.  

• Strong communication skills to effectively promote and explain SLGA’s mandate, policies, and operations to diverse stakeholders and in public forums. 

• Excellent writing skills to support the preparation of correspondence, briefing notes, policy and program analysis and recommendations. 

• Ability to collaborate with legal and enforcement authorities across various jurisdictions. 

• Ability to foster industry understanding of the benefits of compliance and commitment to the intent of legislation and policies. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of issues, trends, and practices within the beverage alcohol industry is considered an asset. 

• Competitive Wages: $121,284 – $157,680 per annum. 
• Professional Development: Access to training and development programs.
• Health and Safety: Comprehensive safety training.
• Positive Work Environment: A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Access to Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) resources and support for personal and professional challenges; matched pension; disability insurance; health and dental.
   

SLGA is committed to achieving a representative workforce. We invite all qualified individuals to apply. Women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities are encouraged to self-identify.