For the second consecutive year, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has been named to Forbes’ list of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity.
The 2024 ranking places OLG 69th out of 200 companies recognized for their efforts in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace.
OLG President and CEO Duncan Hannay expressed the organization’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
“OLG values, fosters, and reflects Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as essential elements of our culture,” Hannay said. “We are honoured to again earn a place on Forbes’ prestigious list and we’re humbled to know that so many of our employees see OLG as a workplace that encourages and celebrates diversity.”
Esther Zdolec, OLG’s Senior Vice President of People and Culture, noted the significance of this recognition.
“This latest recognition clearly demonstrates that we are making progress on our commitment to build a culture of inclusion where employees are valued and celebrated for who they are,” Zdolec said. “Our strength is in our collective differences and together we are more creative, innovative, and inclusive.”
The selection process for Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024 was conducted by Forbes and Statista Inc. and involved an independent survey of approximately 40,000 professionals across various industry sectors. Eligible companies employed at least 500 people within Canada, and the evaluation was based on employee and public recommendations, as well as diversity key performance indicators.
OLG has also been recognized in Forbes’ list of Canada’s Best Employers in January 2022, 2023, and 2024. The corporation, a crown agency, is known for delivering entertainment experiences through land-based gaming facilities, province-wide lottery games, internet gaming, and charitable gaming centres. OLG’s operations contribute significantly to the province, having generated approximately $59 billion since 1975 to support healthcare, problem gambling prevention, amateur athletics, and other community initiatives.