Inspector, Government, Government Administration

Employment Type

Contract (up to 12 months), Full-Time

Yes

Operations Division / Regulatory Compliance Branch

August 10, 2026

8

$43.05 hourly to $50.65 hourly

Area Of Search

Northern Ontario (Timmins) ;
Travel within the Province of Ontario is required.

Within 100 km radius of the locations listed above.

Note:

Applicants beyond 100 km of Head Office may be considered

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.

Reporting to the Manager, Regulatory Compliance, the Inspector is responsible for delivering compliance-focused regulatory assurance activities within the sectors regulated by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). These include the Alcohol, Lottery and Gaming, and Cannabis sectors.

• Plan for and conduct risk-based, outcomes-focused compliance activities, such as inspections of AGCO regulated entities in several lines of business to validate compliance in operating procedures, manuals and established best practices as well as with the applicable legislation, standards, rules, terms, conditions and/or other regulatory requirements.
• Support the AGCO’s outcomes-focused approach in delivering services as required by the AGCO’s mandate with knowledge of industry-specific practices and businesses.
• Act as a resource and provide information and education to stakeholders (internal and external), their staff, community stakeholders, the public and other partners to promote and enhance compliance and understanding of AGCO regulatory objectives verbally and/or in writing where appropriate.
• Document and record in the form of handwritten notes a thorough and detailed account of all daily inspections and other activities in accordance with established policies and best practices.
• Maintain logs of all activities in accordance with established protocols (e.g. vehicle reporting and maintenance, travel, expenses, inventory control log etc.).
• Prepare inspection reports within the AGCO's internal system and escape as per the established policies.

• Demonstrated experience in/and substantial knowledge of risk-based, outcomes-focused law/regulatory enforcement and information-gathering techniques.
• Direct experience conducting inspections and/or other compliance activities and providing excellent service to the public.
• Excellent report writing and organizational skills with the ability to successfully meet frequent deadlines.
• A proven ability to build relationships at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to make sound decisions when faced with difficult/confrontational situations.
• Demonstrated ability to give evidence at hearings and court proceedings.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using word processing applications and MS Office software.
• A willingness to travel and work variable hours (including nights, weekends, and statutory holidays).
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence free of offences under the Highway Traffic Act.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure while maintaining a high volume of work.
• Eligibility to work in Canada and the ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.

• Previous delivery of stakeholder training will be an asset.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an Ontario provincial regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. We are responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horse racing and cannabis retail 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…