Parliamentary Guide

Library of Parliament / Bibliothèque du Parlement•Ottawa, ON

7d•CA$25 - CA$25•Onsite

About The Position

Join us for an unforgettable experience working in the heart of Canadian democracy while interpreting the history, architecture, and legislative process of Canada’s Parliament. Being a Parliamentary Guide is a unique and rewarding experience. You will learn about Canada’s Parliament through comprehensive training. Welcome visitors and lead guided tours of the Parliament Buildings. Facilitate programming at Parliament: The Immersive Experience. Develop your public speaking skills and other professional competencies. Practice your second official language daily. Meet interesting people from across the country and around the world.

Requirements

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Be bilingual in English and French. Parliamentary Guides provide tours in Canada’s two official languages, so applicants must be able to speak both fluently.
Be considered a full-time student at an accredited, Canadian university for the current school year. Students studying at a Canadian college or CEGEP who hold a university degree are also eligible.
Be able to work a variable schedule and a minimum of 15 hours a week and up to 70 hours per pay period including weekends and statutory holidays.
Relevant experience (interpretation and guiding, customer service, public speaking, etc.).
Range of experience (employment, volunteer and/or extracurricular experience in client services, interpersonal skills, teamwork, etc.).
Strong communication skills.
Superior oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Professionalism and judgement.
Creativity, adaptability, confidence, and a capacity to engage.
Initiative, focus, and teamwork.
Ability to speak clearly, coherently, and accurately, and to convey and understand a message easily in their second language.
Knowledge of the Canadian legislative process and the history of Parliament.
Confirmation of university student status (proof of registration, proof of tuition payment, or proof of student status issued by an accredited Canadian university).
A curriculum vitae (resumé).
A one-page cover letter.
Complete and submit security clearance forms.
Successful candidates are offered employment as a Parliamentary Guide following a successful interview, second language testing, security clearance and reference checks.