Job Description:

Locations Available: Sault Ste. Marie
Duration: Summer (May to August 2026)

Type: Student Full Time

Range: $18.50 - $28.50

We are ready to take this game to the next level and need someone passionate to support the organization’s GAME ON strategy and work in a dynamic environment as a valued member of the Government, Stakeholder & Community Engagement department. The Community Programs Assistant will support the Community Programs team with the planning, communications and logistical requirements for delivery of OLG’s community programs and supporting communications, including Community Sponsorship, Employee Fundraising and Volunteer Programs. This position is based in our Sault Ste. Marie head office.

YOUR ROLE IN THE GAME

• Assist in planning, logistics and execution of OLG’s community sponsorship events

• Coordinate requirements for fundraising and volunteer programs including assisting in campaign development, event planning, tracking participation, compiling post program evaluation reports.

• Assist in planning and logistics of employee participation in community events eg., festivals, parades

• Track statistics, metrics and performance for departmental programs and develop reports for Senior Management

• Assist with development of internal and external marketing communications

• Prepare, review and modify general templates, letters, reports, PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, Excel tracking workbooks and other correspondence materials as needed to support Community Programs

• Organize and and assemble event signage and items for shipping and distribution

• Coordinate financial processing requirements for department budget

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE GAME

• Currently enrolled in a Business, Marketing, Public Relations, or similar program at an Ontario College/University

• Curious and personable with strong public relations instincts, marketing and communication skills

• Event planning and execution interest/experience

• Familiar with fundraising and/or sponsorship programs involving community organizations

• Experience in creating marketing related communications, particularly social media

• Advanced experience in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word

• Experience with database entry and management

• Customer service orientated

• Comfortable working as part of a versatile team

• The passion and hunger to learn, high attention to detail, and strong time-management and organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

• Work collaboratively within an agile environment

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE WINNING TEAM

• Growth Focus: Become your best self with access to new opportunities and personalized support programs.

• Comprehensive Learning: 24/7 access to robust online learning programs.

• Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Core to OLG’s culture, empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and make a meaningful impact across Ontario.

To learn more about our organization and other opportunities visit our career site.

Application Instructions:
If you are in a registered co-op program, please apply through this job posting by the deadline AND notify your Co-op Program Office, as required.

If you are not in a registered co-op program or we have not posted at your school, please apply through this job posting by the deadline.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026.

Please Note: Unless otherwise specified, all positions are required to work fully onsite.

OLG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring relevant skills and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. We sincerely appreciate your interest; while we are unable to contact everyone, those selected for the next steps will be notified.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity; however only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information is collected by the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and/or its third party service provider(s) under the authority of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Act, 1999, SO 1999, c 12, Sch L and the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 41 (as amended) and will be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment with OLG and for recruitment modernization initiatives. The information will be managed in accordance with all applicable laws, OLG’s Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection, please contact [email protected], 800-70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6V2.