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About the Role

This role offers a pivotal leadership opportunity within Ontario's significant agricultural and entertainment sectors, focusing on uniting stakeholders, influencing industry strategy, and advocating for the continued growth and success of horse racing across the province.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, productive relationships across Ontario's horse racing industry.
• Foster collaboration among racetracks, horsepersons’ organizations, breeders' associations, regulators, and other industry participants.
• Facilitate constructive dialogue and help align diverse stakeholder interests around common strategic objectives.
• Serve as a visible and respected ambassador for Ontario Racing and the broader industry.
• Provide strategic leadership to the Board and the industry to shape and advance a unified vision for the future of horse racing in Ontario.
• Assist in defining and advancing long-term industry priorities that strengthen the sustainability and competitiveness of horse racing in Ontario.
• Support industry-wide initiatives that promote innovation, growth, and stakeholder engagement.
• Represent and promote the Ontario horse racing industry to government and other external stakeholders (e.g. media, the public).
• Build and maintain effective relationships with the OLG, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), and other key public-sector partners.
• Advocate for policies, programs, and investments that support the long-term success of Ontario's horse racing industry.
• Represent the industry's interests in discussions with government and external stakeholders.
• Chair Board meetings and guide productive, strategic discussions.
• Promote effective governance practices, accountability, and informed decision making.
• Build consensus among Board members while maintaining an independent and objective perspective.
• Support Board committees and contribute strategic insight across organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Deep industry knowledge and experience.
• Strategic focus and government advocacy skills.
• Substantial senior leadership experience, preferably at the CEO or Board of Directors level.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to see the big picture and clarify key issues.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to build consensus.
• Energetic commitment to the Ontario horse racing industry —Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Quarter Horse.
• Must not be in a relationship that could reasonably be expected to interfere with the exercise of independent judgement in relation to the business affairs of Ontario Racing.
• Cannot, while acting as Independent Chair, be a shareholder, partner, member, director, officer, or employee of any member or affiliate of Ontario Racing.

Skills

• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Leadership
• Government Relations
• Governance
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Advocacy

Location

• Ontario

Work Type

• Independent Contractor

Experience Level

• Senior Leadership
• CEO Level
• Board of Directors Level

Salary/Compensations

• $75,000

About the Company

• Woodbine Entertainment Group is the founding pioneer and largest operator of professional horseracing in Canada with almost 150 years of history.
• Ontario Racing is the province’s representative horse racing industry association, responsible for the execution of the Long-Term Funding Agreement with the Province of Ontario and Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG).
• Ontario Racing's initiatives include directing breed improvement programs, setting an annual program of races and purses, attracting new horse owners, building a fan base, and connecting the industry with government and the public.
• ORM (Ontario Racing Management Inc.) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Woodbine Entertainment Group.

Equal Opportunity

• We believe differences should be valued and celebrated. By building diverse and inclusive teams, we strive to provide a more authentic and empowering work experience that unlocks the potential of our people.
• Regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, we believe everyone has the right to express their ideas, ambitions, and pursue their goals with confidence and integrity.
• Diversity breeds innovation. We want people to think differently.
• Our commitment is to build a culture that welcomes everyone and leverages their unique perspectives to be a great entertainment company that shares the thrill of horseracing experiences with the world.