Opportunities: Legislative Tour Guide (45974)
Opportunities: Legislative Tour Guide (45974)
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Job Description
Competition # :45974
Department:Legislative Services
Location:HALIFAX
Type of Employment:Casual
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date:03-Jun-25(Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Government House is Canadas oldest vice regal residence. Over the years it has played host to royal visitors served as a command post following the Halifax explosion and thousands of national and international dignitaries. Government House continues to be the working office and the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor the Kings Representative in Nova Scotia.
For information about Government House please visit:
As Canadas oldest legislative building Nova Scotias Province House has witnessed Freedom of the Press the birth of Responsible Government and the Confederation debates. The House of Assembly meets at Province House and the building continues to bear witness to historic events.
For information about Province House please visit:
Government House and Province House are wheelchair accessible.
About Our Opportunity
As a Legislative tour guide you will interpret the legislative system and the history of both buildings. From the architecture to artwork these buildings are home to historic artifacts. Thousands of people visit both locations annually.
Offering guided tours of historic buildings provides an excellent opportunity to make use of public speaking skills as well as second language skills and learn more about Nova Scotia and its government.
Primary Accountabilities
- Greeting visitors and collaborating with teammates and security to provide a positive visitor experience.
- Delivering tours of Government House and Province House. Guiding visitors through the public areas.
- Learning historical and significant facts about both buildings to deliver public education.
- Answering questions about both buildings and the roles of each institution and consistently communicating in a nonpartisan manner.
- Handing out printed informational material for visitors.
- Recording the number of visitors.
- Placing and removing temporary outdoor and indoor signage and stanchions as directed. Must be able to move a 40lb sign. Ascending and descending stairs may be required.
Qualifications and Experience
As the successful candidate you will demonstrate your knowledge and interest in the legislative system and possess an understanding of history art and architecture. You will demonstrate the ability to work with children youth and adults of all ages. You possess strong verbal communication skills. Fluently bilingual (French & English) candidates are preferred.
At times this role may be working independently or in a team environment and as the successful candidate you must clearly demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics to work effectively with the diverse public in a professional manner.
While not required previous experience in the tourism/hospitality sector is considered an asset.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.
Working Conditions
Guides are employed from June 23 to September 30 on a casual basis as required. This includes a one-week training period.
Hours of operation for tours of Government House will include June 30 and July and August on Fridays Saturdays Sundays and Mondays from 10am to 4pm. A full schedule will be provided in advance and is subject to change. Tours are provided on Canada Day. Tours are not provided on Labour Day or National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Hours of operation for tours of Province House will include June 30 July August and September on weekdays from 10am to 4pm however daily shifts are not necessarily consecutive over the three-month period. Some weekends will also be required. A full schedule will be provided in advance and is subject to change. Tours are provided on Canada Day and Natal Day. Tours are not provided on Labour Day or National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Additional Information
In your cover letter please explain how you hope to benefit from participating in the program.
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $18.00- $Hourly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to
Employment Type
Part-Time
