Summer Student

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Term: Contract, Full-Time Positions (Placement term: May – August 2025)

Divisions: Various

Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. March 10, 2025

Pay Rate: $17.20 Per Hour

Position Location: Head Office, Toronto, ON; Hybrid

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming (igaming, casino, lottery, and charitable gaming), horse racing, and cannabis sectors in Ontario, in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest. We are committed to delivering customer excellence by embracing innovation and adopting efficient, creative approaches to drive change and meet our challenges head-on.

Are you eager to gain valuable experience with a collaborative team that thrives on taking measured risks, fostering innovation, and supporting one another? Are you a motivated student looking to build your career in the public sector? If so, this opportunity might be the perfect fit for you. Join one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers for 2025!

The AGCO is offering exciting opportunities for diverse, talented, and driven students to join our evolving agency this summer 2025. A summer student position at the AGCO is an excellent way to gain hands-on experience while contributing to impactful initiatives in some of the most dynamic industries. Through our Summer Student Program, you will:

• Jump-start your career by gaining invaluable experience in the public sector
• Put your academic knowledge into practice and make real-world impact
• Sharpen your skills to leverage for future academic and professional opportunities
• Build lasting connections and expand your professional network
• Thrive in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, while contributing to the well-being of Ontarians

Division Information

We may have multiple opportunities in the following areas:

• Operations
• Legal Services
• People and Culture
• Finance and Risk Management
• Information and Information Technology
• Communications and Service Experience

What can I expect to do in this role:

Our Student Program is designed to help you unlock your potential through enriching, hands-on work experience that promotes both professional development and personal growth. As a Summer Student, you will take on a range of dynamic administrative responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Managing incoming correspondence and communications
• Performing data entry, filing, and organizing documents
• Reviewing and processing basic documentation
• Assisting in the coordination of branch events and initiatives
• Supporting ongoing projects by handling project-related tasks and activities
• Conducting research to inform decision-making
• Providing general assistance to staff across your Division/Branch

To be considered for a summer student position, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Student Status: You must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary education program and plan to return to school after the August 2025 work term or registered for the fall 2025 term. Proof of enrollment/registration is required. Note: Proof of enrollment must be submitted directly from your school to our office for consideration.
• Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon hire.
• Availability: You must be available to work full-time (Monday to Friday) with a minimum of three days per week on-site from May to August 2025. Students are expected to work the full term, May – August.
• Application Submission: Submit your application online through our Careers Webpage. Include a resume and a cover letter (in a PDF or Microsoft Word format) outlining how you meet the eligibility criteria and specifying the Branch/area of interest.

What you can expect from the application process:

1. Step 1 – Submit Your Application: Submit your application online via our Careers Webpage by 11:59 p.m. on March 10, 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
2. Step 2 – Selection Process: If you are shortlisted, a member of the Human Resources team will contact you. Please note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
3. Step 3 – Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an interview as part of the selection process.
4. Step 4 – Background Check: The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
5. Step 5 – Offer Stage: Successful candidates will receive an offer of employment, including additional details.

Thank you for choosing to work with the AGCO.

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. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.

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