About OEG Sports & Entertainment:

OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.

Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role:

OEG Gaming manages and operates a number of gaming initiatives on behalf of the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, and other clients.  These initiatives include existing charitable raffles like the EOCF 50/50, as well as new initiatives currently in development for in-venue and online/digital.  This role is ideal for a dynamic, self-starter interested in working in the growing and dynamic gaming space involving a variety of gaming initiatives both directly and indirectly via partners. 

Your Focus in this Role:

• Manages relationships with external suppliers and partners
• In conjunction with the VP, Gaming Operations, develops and implements the short-term and long-term sales and marketing strategy for a variety of gaming initiatives
• Assist with any regulatory requirements with AGLC as a gaming supplier (registration, compliance, etc)
• Ensures compliance as a registered gaming supplier in any other jurisdiction outside of Alberta if required
• Liaise with internal and external technical partners to enable the online platform,
• Utilize data and insights to develop new product features and enhance customer experience
• Create goals around gaming products, prioritize features and opportunities around those goals, and deliver results
• Create solutions that enhance the fan experience through gamification
• Work on OEG projects, as required.

Who You Are:

• You’re a positive person with a customer-centric focus
• You’re a self-starter that is excited by autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations
• You’re open-minded and don’t mind adjusting on the fly
• You believe in a team-first mentality and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment
• You’re organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills
• You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization

• You have a good balance of creative/communications instincts and logical, analytical skills
• You are able to work evenings and weekends as required by event and promotions schedule

Education, Experience and Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in managing products in the gaming industry, such as
• Experience and deep knowledge with free to play games, fantasy sports, online casino, sports betting and similar products
• Knowledge and experience in customer lifecycle management and how product features and gamification plays a role in various stages of customer lifecycle management
• Experience in provincial gaming supplier legislation (in Alberta or anywhere in Canada) would be an asset, but not required
• Basic understanding of business technology and system implementation process
• Strong business acumen and people skills (finance, marketing, etc)
• Experience creating and maintaining product roadmaps
• Track record of leading large-scale products from conception through to completion
• Demonstrated understanding of the techniques and methods of modern product development and product delivery.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent communication/presentation skills

What’s in it for you?

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
• On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
• On-Site Gym
• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT!
• Social Work Culture + Employee Events

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

Stay in Touch!

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