Gaming & Lottery Specialist

Salary Range: $58,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity and has been operating for 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario; we value all animals and advocate to treat them with respect and kindness. We strive to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services.

Our core values include having compassion for the people and animals we serve. Being transparent with the individuals we interact with every day and the team members we work with. Each day striving for excellence in relation to animal welfare. Collaborating with one another to ensure a team spirit in caring for the animals. We take accountability for our actions and the impact we are making in pet-related care.

All our values add up to ensure the upmost care, comfort and compassion and to treat the animals and the communities we serve with respect and kindness.

• Compassion
• Transparency
• Accountability

• Be part of an energetic team environment with others who share your passion for animal wellbeing!
• Competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits (For permanent full-time employees)
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• 3 weeks of vacation to start!
• Free onsite parking
• Discount on Ontario SPCA apparel, Paws & Give merchandise, Virtual pet care, and pet food too!
• Opportunities for professional development

Join the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society as our Gaming & Lottery Specialist, and turn lotteries, raffles and bingo into lasting support for animals in need.

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Partnerships and Events, the Gaming & Lottery Specialist will act as the primary lead for developing, managing and executing the Ontario SPCA & Humane Society’s gaming and lottery portfolio in support of revenue generation and the Society’s strategic priorities.

This role oversees provincial and community lottery campaigns, 50/50 draws, calendar raffles, specialty raffles, bingo relationships, and other approved gaming initiatives. The position will serve as the organization’s internal subject-matter expert on charitable gaming and will ensure all gaming activities are planned and executed in accordance with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) requirements, applicable legislation and regulations, licensing conditions, and Ontario SPCA policies and procedures.

The Gaming & Lottery Specialist will work collaboratively with Development, Finance, Marketing & Communications, IT, animal centre teams, volunteers, vendors, corporate partners and community gaming organizations to maximize gaming revenue, strengthen partnerships and deliver a positive and professional customer experience.

• Plan, run and evaluate lottery and gaming campaigns, including 50/50 lotteries, calendar and specialty raffles, online lotteries and seasonal draws.
• Set budgets, revenue targets, prize structures and timelines, and coordinate ticketing, draws, winner verification and fulfillment.
• Prepare and submit AGCO and municipal license applications, renewals and amendments, and keep complete compliance records.
• Monitor regulatory changes, manage compliance risk and support audits and regulatory reviews.
• Build and grow relationships with bingo operators, charitable gaming centres and community gaming partners.
• Track revenue, expenses and net results with Finance, and report on performance against budget and KPIs.
• Source and negotiate prizes, and manage relationships with prize donors, corporate partners and gaming technology vendors.
• Partner with Marketing & Communications on…