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About the Role
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is seeking a driven and strategic Manager, IT Audit to lead and oversee the IT Audit Unit. This unit delivers complex, risk-based IT audits across regulated sectors, supporting the Branch’s broader mandate of strengthening regulatory risk management and assurance outcomes. The Manager provides oversight of both planned and ad hoc audit activities, engaging a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery. This role is also accountable for managing externally procured audit, cybersecurity, and forensic investigation service providers to support high-quality and independent assurance work.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the IT Audit Unit, ensuring delivery of high-quality, risk-based IT audit services.
- Lead the development and execution of the annual risk-based IT audit strategy and audit plan.
- Oversee the planning, prioritization, and delivery of IT audit assignments.
- Supervise audit execution and project management activities.
- Review, refine, and approve audit reports for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
- Present audit findings, issues, and recommendations to senior management and executive stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
- Manage externally procured audit, cybersecurity, and forensic investigation service providers.
- Oversee follow-up processes, including review of management responses and tracking of remediation actions.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to IT audit staff.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies, practices, and risk frameworks.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Professional designation such as CPA, CISA, or an equivalent recognized designation, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
- A minimum of 6–8 years of internal or external audit experience, preferably within regulatory or complex operational environments.
- At least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
- Strong expertise in IT audit practices, including cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF), IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL), systems development life cycle (SDLC), cloud security, and recognized internal audit standards (IIA, ISACA, COSO).
- Demonstrated experience leading or conducting risk assessments of complex IT environments, internal controls, and operational processes.
- In-depth knowledge of regulated gaming systems, including iGaming platforms and Ontario’s regulated gaming environment.
- Strong understanding of applicable Ontario gaming legislation, regulatory standards, and policy frameworks.
- Experience with audit and project management methodologies.
- Strong understanding of Ontario’s gaming regulatory ecosystem.
- Eligibility to work in Canada.
- Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.
Skills
- IT audit practices
- Cybersecurity frameworks
- IT governance frameworks
- Systems development life cycle (SDLC)
- Cloud security
- Internal audit standards
- Risk assessments
- Regulated gaming systems
- Ontario gaming legislation
- Audit methodologies
- Project management methodologies
Location
- Head Office, Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-Time
- In-Office
Experience Level
- 6-8 years of audit experience
- 3 years of leadership experience
Education Level
- Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- CPA, CISA, or equivalent designation
Salary/Compensations
- $92,920 - $138,293
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
- Employer-paid parental leave top-up
- Professional development opportunities
- 24/7 confidential support through Employee Assistance Program
- Convenient, central location near the subway line
- Paid onsite parking
About the Company
- 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 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.
- We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process.