Job Description

Division: Public Health Services

Job Status: Temporary Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Hours of Work: 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Wage Rate: $27.50 - $30.82 per hour

Posting Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

Closing Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026

Please Note: This temporary position is for approx. 18 months

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

Program Support provides clerical and general office support for all program areas in the Department, including reception-related functions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Duties:


Enter data for program, staff and statistical evaluations into computer data bases

Review and update website

Type, copy, and file all correspondence, reports, minutes, memos, manuals and forms for the program, accurately and on a timely basis

Compile necessary information for month end reports

Open and date-stamp all incoming program mail and post all outgoing mail

Maintain program area files in accordance with the Supervisor/Manager's preferences

Ensure files, manuals, mailing lists, and resource lists are up-to-date

Responsible for daily mail distribution

Make travel and conference arrangements as required

Register clients for classes and correspond with school guidance counsellors and clients with prenatal schedule and topics

In collaboration with program staff and the resource co-ordinator, prepare pamphlets, flyers, posters, newsletters, display boards and presentation materials as required

Receive payments and issue receipts

Pay invoices, order materials as needed


Reception Duties:


Receive visitors, determine their needs and direct them accordingly

Provide reception/switchboard relief on a rotating basis


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 incumbents 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


Completion of Grade 12 plus one year Community College certificate in Office Administration


Experience


One year experience required

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.