Job Description

Division: Cultural Services

Job Status: Summer Student

Number of Positions: 1

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Wages: $19.60 per hour

Posting Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

Closing Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026

About Us

The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents.



The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area's largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County's seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services.



We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

About the Role

The Digital Communications Student will support the redevelopment of four museum, gallery and archives websites--Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, Lambton Heritage Museum, Lambton County Archives, and the Oil Museum of Canada--as they transition from a shared website to individual online platforms. The primary objective of this position is to assist with web content creation, organization, and design to ensure each site reflects its unique identity while maintaining brand consistency.



The incumbent will help write and edit web content, source and format images, design graphics, and support user experience (UX) improvements. The student will contribute to creating engaging, accessible, and visually appealing websites that enhance public access to Lambton's cultural resources.

Job Duties and Responsibilities




Website Support:


Assist communications staff in the redevelopment of the museum and archives websites.

Edit and organize content for webpages, ensuring consistency in tone and visual style.

Format and upload text, images, and multimedia content within the website content management system.

Create basic graphics to support branding and enhance visual appeal.

Test site navigation, layout, and readability to support an intuitive user experience.

Ensure all website content meets accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA).


Digital Content Development:


Review and update existing web materials to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Assist in organizing digital assets, including photography, graphics, and text files.

Provide input on user experience (UX/UI) design and functionality improvements.

Identify opportunities to enhance user engagement and interactivity within the websites.


General:


Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed

Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis.


These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.



Supervision Requirements



Direct Supervision: Not applicable



Indirect Supervision: Not applicable



Functional Authority: Not applicable

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Formal Education


Currently enrolled in a marketing, communications, or web-based user experience (UX/UI) program at university or college.

Must be returning to school in upcoming school year.


Experience


Experience creating or maintaining web content or using a content management system (e.g., WordPress, Drupal) is an asset.

Familiarity with design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) preferred.

An interest or knowledge of local history is an asset.

Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone 519-845-0801 or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.