Visitor Services Programming Student

The Corporation of the County of Lambton; Oil Springs; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government agency in Ontario is seeking a Summer Student for Visitor Services & Programming. This role includes educating visitors about the area's oil history, assisting with public programs and events, and engaging in social media activities. Candidates must be enrolled in a university or college program and returning to studies next year. The position offers valuable experience in customer service and community engagement while providing a wage of $19.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be returning to school in the upcoming school year.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily opening and closing procedures.
• Greet and provide orientation for incoming visitors.
• Assist in delivering educational programs and events.

Skills

Customer service

Working with databases

Knowledge of local/oil history

Education

Enrolment in material culture program at a recognized University or College

Job description

Division: Cultural Services

Job Status: Summer Student

of Positions: 1

Hours of Work: 34 hours per week, Wednesday - Sunday

Wages: $19.60 per hour

Posting Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

Closing Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026

The County of Lambton is an urban‑rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation’s seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long‑Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Curator/Supervisor, Oil Museum of Canada, the Visitor Services & Programming Summer Student plays an important role in being an educator to visitors about the important oil history of the area while assisting the Educational Program Coordinator in the delivery of public programs and special events. Additionally, the student assists the Reception/Visitor Engagement Clerk with admissions, gift shop sales, social media engagement, tourism inquiries and conducting light maintenance and cleaning as required.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Visitor Engagement

• Assist with daily opening and closing procedures.
• Cash handling of admissions, gift shop sales and museum memberships.
• Light cleaning of the outbuildings.
• Greet and provide orientation for incoming visitors.
• Capture and compile data of visitors.
• Answer phone calls and respond to tourism inquiries.

Programming

• Assist with the delivery of booked educational programs (summer camps, and adult tours).
• Contribute to the organizing and planning of museum special events.
• Contribute articles to museum newsletter.
• Create future social media content; write content, take photos, and create post theme ideas.
• Prepare and replenish program supplies.

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

Credentials Required

Minimum Formal Education

• Enrolment history or material culture program at a recognized University or College.
• Must be returning to school in upcoming school year.

Experience

• Customer service and experience working with databases would be an asset.
• Experience delivering tours or working with is an asset.
• Knowledge of local/oil history is an asset.

Young Canada Works Eligibility

Candidates must meet Young Canada Works (YCW) eligibility requirements. To be eligible you must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
• Have finished the school term at the start of employment.
• Meet the specific eligibility criteria of the program to which you apply.
• Be registered in the Young Canada Works (YCW) online candidate inventory.
• Be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment.
• Not have another full‑time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW.
• Have been a full‑time student (as defined by his or her educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW job.
• Intend to return to full‑time studies in the semester following the YCW job.

Note: Non‑Canadian students or graduates holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible.