Digital Communications Student

Job Description:

Digital Communications Student

Locations Available: Sault Ste. Marie or Toronto (Hybrid)
Duration: Fall (September to December 2025)

Type: Student Full Time

Range: $18.50 - $28.50

GAME ON OLG needs you

Weve said GAME ON and we mean it OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital retail lottery and land-based gaming channels. Over the course of fiscal 2022-23 OLG delivered a record $2.5 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further with a new strategic direction to become a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired digital platform.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Sr. Corporate Website Experience Manager the student will work closely with the Strategic Communications team to support OLGs corporate digital properties including and the intranet. Objectives include creating maintaining and optimizing web content as well as supporting general maintenance and growth of these digital channels.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Assist with the maintenance and development of content libraries consisting of information and design assets in the form of text pdfs photography graphics video and audio.
• Collaborate with teams across OLG to identify update and remove outdated content including media files such as images PDFs and Microsoft documents
• Writes and edits creative copy for a variety of interactive media including the Internet Intranet Multimedia presentations and other promotional tools.
• Ensure that content within the divisions internet and intranet sites are integrated accurate and current. Provides evaluation and analysis of web use statistics and client feedback.
• Consult with business units and provide support to project teams to determine solutions that meet business requirements.
• Help document implement and monitor adherence to web development and information management standards including style guides metadata standards taxonomies controlled vocabularies and other classification systems for navigation or other categorization needs.
• Provides assistance in the development and support of new web-based products and services.
• Ensure that legal and legislated standards are upheld (e.g. the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act the Trademarks Act and the Copyright Act Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act).

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program with a focus on web communications digital media or related field

• Ability to manage time effectively prioritize tasks set goals and develop systems for achieving those goals
• Organizational skills to implement a system for tracking and storing digital information documents and tasks
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in content management systems particularly WordPress basic level HTML coding and Adobe Creative Suite

• An aptitude for learning on the job
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use critical thinking to inform effective decision making
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Solid interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

• We offer you an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic digital team in a transformational work environment with a competitive hourly rate
• Being part of a collaborative working environment alongside OLG Leaders who support the growth and development of students
• A culture that values fosters and reflects Diversity and Inclusion as an essential element of our organization
• Support OLG Charities including the Federated Health Campaign United Way Campaign and other fundraising efforts for local charities

MORE ABOUT US:

Visit our website at for more information or talk to us on one of our social media sites

• Apps for Android and Apple devices on Google Play or App Store

Application Instructions:
- If you are in a co-op program please apply through your schools portal or co-op coordinator AND through the OLG student careers page: If you are not in an official co-op program or we have not posted at your school please apply through the OLG student careers page using the link above.

Application Deadline: July 21 2025.

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 if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process

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

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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 OLGs Protection of Privacy Policy (the Policy) and related policies and procedures. For any questions about this collection please contact 800-70 Foster Drive Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 6V2.