Senior Advisor, Corporate Performance and Prioritization

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 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.   We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional who brings both technical expertise and strong strategic thinking. 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.   What You Will Do: 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.   You Have:  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 The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.