Performance Analyst Student

Job Description:

​​Performance Analyst Student ​

• Location: ​Sault Ste. Marie or Toronto​
• Duration: ​Winter (January – August 2027)​

Type: Student ​Full Time​

Range: $18.50 - $28.50

GAME ON – OLG needs you

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need someone passionate to support the organization’s GAME ON strategy and work in a dynamic environment. The Performance Analyst Student will work closely with the Lottery Performance and Analytics team to support the governance, analysis, and reporting in the Lottery, Enterprise Marketing and Customer Experience Division.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

The objectives of the analyst will include use of analytical skills to tell the story of Lottery performance data. Your insights and recommendations will be used to influence business decisions.

The Performance Analyst Student will report to the Senior Manager, Lottery Performance & Analytics, and work with the Lottery Performance & Analytics team to conduct analysis and create reports and dashboards

Retrieve and use data from a variety of sources (ex. sales reports, product profitability data, financial, operational, customer related etc.) to provide analysis and reporting solutions

Combine data from multiple data sources to respond to high-level business questions

Explore large, complex, and loosely defined datasets to develop measurement solutions, create actionable insights, and recommend opportunities for performance optimization in simple non-technical terms

Develop, publish, and schedule Power BI reports, develop dashboards, and define metrics that inform performance across the Lottery portfolio

Create standardized tools/queries to obtain relevant data from data repositories

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field

Demonstrated aptitude for learning quickly and applying new concepts in a practical environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply critical thinking to support sound business decision-making

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable working in dynamic settings with shifting priorities and a degree of ambiguity

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Working knowledge of SQL, including writing queries to extract, join, aggregate, and validate data from multiple sources; experience working with large datasets and query optimization is an asset

Experience with Python or R for data manipulation and analysis is considered an asset, including use of libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, dplyr, or ggplot2 to clean, transform, analyze, and visualize data; experience with automation or reproducible workflows is a plus

Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is an asset, including building interactive dashboards, developing data models, creating DAX or calculated fields, and translating business requirements into clear, actionable insights

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM

Growth Focus: Become your best self with access to new opportunities and personalized support programs.

Comprehensive Learning: 24/7 access to robust online learning programs.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG’s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.

To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site .

• Application Instructions:
• If you are in a registered co-op program, please apply through this job posting by the deadline AND notify your Co-op Program Office, as required.

If you are not in a registered co-op program or we have not posted at your school, please apply through this job posting by the deadline.

Application Deadline: October 13, 2026

Please Note: Unless otherwise specified, all positions are required to work fully onsite.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at careers@olg.ca if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process .

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring relevant skills and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. We sincerely appreciate your interest; while we are unable to contact everyone, those selected for the next steps will be notified.

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

Personal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, SO 1999, c 12, Sch L and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws, OLG’s Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection, please contact careers@olg.ca , 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.