Talent Sourcing Advisor

GAME ON – OLG needs you

We’ve said GAME ON, and we mean it – OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital, retail lottery, and land-based gaming channels. Over the course of fiscal 2023-24, OLG delivered a record $2.4 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further, with a new strategic direction that builds on successes to date as a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired omni-channel platform.

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need a passionate Talent Sourcing Advisor to provide specialized sourcing expertise for executive, highly technical and/or hard to fill roles within a designated portfolio. The role acts as a market specialist for positions within their designated portfolio, delivering on a pipeline development strategy in partnership with divisional leadership, Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partners. As the most senior team member, the Talent Sourcing Advisor provides subject matter expertise, guidance and issues resolution for team members within designated portfolio.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, you will be empowered to:

• Partner in the implementation of a pipeline development strategy to proactively source talent for specialized, niche or hard to fill positions at all levels of the organization to support the staffing of talent in a timely manner.
• Lead innovative sourcing strategies, approaches and advertisements aimed at appealing to designated talent market.
• Lead recruitment and selection activities for sourced roles, including, prescreening interviews, development of interview guides and negotiate job offers in a manner that enhances the candidate experience
• Act as a point of referral for Senior TA & Brand Specialists and Coordinators, within assigned portfolio, for questions and issues related to staffing and sourcing activity.
• Act as the source for specialized knowledge of job market conditions and availability of talent and salaries for roles within the specified divisions to guide in the planning, strategy and distribution of recruitment for those areas.
• Identify and support the execution of strategies for strengthening OLG’s employer brand through various online channels to attract highly qualified candidates and achieve hiring objectives.
• Conduct research regarding industry trends and best practices; make recommendations and assist in the development of recruitment processes and practices to continually improve the Talent Acquisition function.
• Leverage the applicant tracking system (ATS) and talent acquisition tools to maintain recruitment information, handle talent pipeline activity, assess trends and provide insight to management based on reporting and metrics (KPIs).
• Coach, lead and train new team members to support the development of sourcing and staffing capabilities within the team.
• Participate in various projects/programs related to Talent Acquisition

WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY

Work Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in recruitment, sales or customer focused role.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or diploma. Certifications or specialized training in sourcing. e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter (nice to have).

Critical Skills: Sourcing through social media including LinkedIn and other platforms.

Negotiation and Influence: ability to negotiate and influence effectively while being open to perspectives and maintaining strong relationships

Strategic Thinker: strong strategic and critical thinker with ability to delve into unique challenges and find creative solutions

Collaboration & Fun: inclusive and collaborative work style while creating fun and excitement in our work

Integrity and Trust: do what's right and operate with transparency and openness

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• Part of a Bigger Picture: socially responsible company that gives back all its profits to the province and people of Ontario
• Flexible Work Environment: to help balance both work and life
• You Matter: family friendly work practices and hybrid work
• Freedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successful
• Be your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strength
• Learning Galore: 24-7 access to robust online learning programs
• Public Service Pension Plan: participate in a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario
• Variable Pay Program: performance-based incentives to share in our success (Permanent OLG Employees Only)

Learn about OLG – GAME ON!

OLG’s purpose is to contribute to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. We are a multi-billion-dollar organization with a wide array of business lines including, lottery, land-based casinos, digital lottery and casino, horseracing, and charitable gaming. OLG is amidst a massive transformation focusing on being customer obsessed and bringing our digital business to a whole new level.

The key to our success is our people. Our culture will be grounded in true, positive partnerships that embrace trust, clarity, and openness in all that we do. We are supporting and empowering employees and teams across the organization through greater accountability, leadership development and growth opportunities. OLG is embracing more flexible work options and family friendly work practices including hybrid work.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential elements of our culture and cornerstones of the Five Truths that OLGers Live by. At OLG, our employees have the space to be themselves and use their perspectives and skills to benefit the people and the Province of Ontario.

While we are re-shaping and growing our business, we are unwavering when it comes to living our purpose, and ensuring our business delivers meaningful benefits for the people of Ontario. OLG’s net profits are reinvested back into the province, contributing to the quality of life for Ontarians.

To learn more about OLG go to our website at www.olg.ca

We look forward to hearing from you, interested applicants please apply online by August 20, 2025.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.