Coordinator of Gaming and Financial Compliance

Fort Erie bridges big city entrepreneurial opportunities with small-town charm and lifestyle. Quality of life is incomparable with its strong values, a dynamic work environment and easy access to modern amenities complemented by small-town ambience, warmth and welcome. Along with an array of historical sites, natural beauty and beaches, recreational trails, excellent fishing, birding and cycling, and a gateway to Buffalo via the Peace Bridge, Fort Erie has so much to offer!

The Town of Fort Erie is a diverse and welcoming community.  Come join our team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers and put your mark on something that is exciting and rewarding.  We are recruiting people who share our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment.  Our mission is to lead and serve Fort Erie by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve prosperity.

The Coordinator of Gaming and Financial Compliance will provide overall co-ordination of charitable gaming; determine eligibility of, license and monitor charitable gaming organizations; provide support for and financial co-ordination of boards and committees.

The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A minimum of three to four years of relevant and progressive experience is preferred, along with experience working with boards, regulatory bodies, and/or charitable organizations. They will have applied technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, with the ability to audit or assess financial statements and results. They will also demonstrate expertise in policy administration, interpretation, and enforcement, along with up-to-date knowledge of relevant by-laws, corporate policies, and provincial and federal legislation, regulations, and policies related to charitable gaming. In addition, they will have strong attention to detail, proven research, data analysis, and report writing skills, as well as a knowledge of customer service best practices.

Compensation includes an annual salary of $84,982 - $101,978 and includes a comprehensive health, benefit and pension package, based on 37.5 hours weekly.

Fort Erie: A Community for Everyone

The deadline for receiving applications is 12:00 Noon on Thursday, July 24, 2025. For more information and to apply for this position please visit www.forterie.ca. 

The Town of Fort Erie is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available to candidates upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those advancing through the recruitment process will be contacted.  Personal information is collected under the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine employment suitability.

Department:      Corpporate Services

Division:            Accounting Services

Reports to:        Manager of Accounting Services/Deputy Treasurer

Position Objective

Provide overall co-ordination of charitable gaming; determine eligibility of, license and monitor charitable gaming organizations; provide support for and financial co-ordination of boards and committees.

Duties & Responsibilities

1.     Implement business plans, programs and policies of the Board of Directors of the Community Gaming and Development Corporation. Provide guidance on financial planning, reporting, and fiduciary duties to municipal boards and committees. Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures to strengthen transparency, internal controls, and accountability.

2.     Schedule Board meetings, prepare agendas, including all relevant information and recommendations for the Board, and minutes; ensure proceedings are in accordance with rules and policies.

3.     Recommend annual bingo revenue budget allocations to the Board for approval on a monthly basis. Forecast total annual bingo revenues on a monthly basis to proactively identify opportunities and risks; propose recommendations to the Board; coordinate with charities. Oversee and support the financial operations of municipal boards and committees, including budget development and analysis of financial reporting.

4.     Receive and review permittee/licensee financial reports; monitor permittee/licensee spending; conduct regular compliance audits of permittee/licensee financial records including bank accounts, financial statements, cheques, expenses and receipts. Ensure transactions for municipal boards and committees align with approved budgets, municipal policies, and funding agreements; monitor financial compliance and risk.

5.     Receive and review gaming permit/license applications and proposed budgets to ensure compliance with articles of incorporation and eligibility under provincial terms and conditions and municipal by-laws and policies. Issue permits/licenses upon verification of eligibility.

6.     Investigate suspected non-compliance; ensure enforcement of provincial legislation and municipal by-laws; facilitate compliance.

7.     Schedule/coordinate bingo assignments in accordance with approved annual allocations; consult with permittee and bingo hall coordinator; resolve scheduling conflicts. 

8.     Collect/receive and maintain gaming revenue data; ensure revenue distributions reconcile with hall coordinator reports; monitor revenue streams, trends and anomalies monthly; create reports and charts for use by the Manager and Board of Directors.

9.     Prepare accurate correspondence, forms, memos, legal documents and statistical reports; input data; generate regular reports and submit to external agencies.

10. Liaise/negotiate with government ministries, agencies and stakeholders to achieve the CGDC’s objectives.

11. Maintain current knowledge of applicable provincial and federal legislation; recommend new/amended by-laws and policies to the Board as required.

12. Provide gaming information and technical expertise to staff, peers, colleagues, professional associates, interested stakeholders, and the public.

13. Build/maintain working relationships with not-for profit organizations, bingo halls, provincial regulators, Board of Directors.

14. Attend meetings, events, and official functions to promote organizational goals, provide policy guidance, support collaboration, and ensure effective communication between boards, committees, and the municipality.

15. Contribute to the enhancement of systems and processes, promoting best practices, continuous improvement, efficiencies, and cost effectiveness.

Education & Experience

·       Post-secondary diploma/degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other related field required.

·       Three (3) to four (4) years of relevant/related progressive experience is preferred

·       Experience working with boards, regulatory bodies, and/or charitable organizations preferred.

·       Valid Ontario drivers’ license with a driving record acceptable to the Corporation

Knowledge

·       Applied, technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles with ability to audit or assess financial statements and results

·       Applied knowledge of policy administration, interpretation and enforcement

·       Technical knowledge of charitable gaming and non-profit accounting

·       Technical, current knowledge of relevant by-laws, corporate policies and provincial and federal legislation, regulations and policies regarding charitable gaming

·       Attention to detail with proven research, data analysis and report writing skills

·       Knowledge of customer service best practices

Skills and Ability

·       Proven proficiency in office software (Word, Excel, Access, email, calendar)

·       Ability to manage sensitive investigations and/or conflict resolution diplomatically

·       Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work

·       High level of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation

·       Ability to analyze financial data and formulate conclusions

·       Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers

·       Ability to understand, interpret, apply and enforce applicable statutes, regulations and by-laws

·       Analytical and strategic thinking

·       Attention to detail/accuracy

·       Projects a positive, professional image on behalf of the department and municipality while maintaining a rapport with co-workers.

·       Exercises some judgment; situations generally covered by procedures and/or standards

·       Adaptable to change; willingness to learn and practice new skills as required from time to time

Supervision/Direction of Others

·       Provides direction, guidance, support, and oversight to charities, boards, and committees.

Working Conditions

·       Regular office environment

·       Frequent periods of close and highly concentrated mental and visual alertness

·       Steady periods of sitting, typing, use of telephone

·       Errors could result in non-compliance; loss of revenues; loss of credibility; adverse public relations.

·   Some evening meetings may be required

Position History

This position was formerly the Financial Analyst – Gaming. It was restructured in 2016 as recommended in an organizational review.

   This Job Description was reviewed in July 2017 for AODA compliance and organizational

   changes and reporting.

   This position was reviewed and updated prior to a NU Compensation review in October 2023.

This position was reviewed in July 2025, renamed from Coordinator of Gaming Compliance and updated in advance of a competition.