Legislative Assembly Grid Level 7 Tour Guide

Tour Guide
Competition: LA252663
Department: Parliamentary Education Office
Position Type: Auxiliary As-and-When Required (April 27 2026 - August 31 2026)
Salary Range: $27.62- $29.38 hourly 8% vacation pay
Placement within the range is typically between the minimum and midpoint and based on qualifications and experience subject matter expertise and internal equity with consideration for how the candidate is developing meets or exceeds the roles requirements.
Close Date: Wednesday January 7 2026 at 12:00pm (noon) PT

POSITION SUMMARY

Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.

The Parliamentary Education Office is seeking up to nine outgoing motivated and organized individuals for the auxiliary as-and-when position of Tour Guide. Applicants must be available and legally eligible to work full-time hours for the entire employment term. The position supports visitor operations seven days per week and workdays may vary. Candidates should be prepared to work a flexible schedule including weekends.

Reporting to the Parliamentary Tour Officer the Tour Guide delivers engaging and educational tours of the B.C. Parliament Buildings. Tours highlight the history of British Columbia and Canada the provinces parliamentary processes and the architectural features of the Legislature. Tour Guides adapt presentations to suit a wide range of audiences and spend significant time outdoors welcoming visitors and enhancing their experience at the Parliament Buildings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be/have:

• Enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution during the Fall and/or Spring semesters of the current academic school year.
• Experience public speaking before large audiences and/or school groups.
  

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Fluency in a second language.
• Experience working with children or ESL students.
• Experience studying and/or working internationally.
  

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Career development We support continuing education by providing innovative inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth skill development and career advancement.
• Community engagement and recognition We value teamwork collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects committees working groups and events. Together we celebrate and acknowledge each others outstanding achievements and contributions.
• Extended health benefits We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package which includes extended health and dental basic life insurance an optional family funeral benefit plan optional life insurance optional accidental death and dismemberment travel medical insurance sick leave and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible work options We have a collaborative and team-oriented culture where onsite presence is required for all positions. Flexible work arrangements including modified work weeks (flex days) and hybrid work schedules (onsite/remote) are offered and subject to operational requirements which may not be available for all positions.
• Health and wellness We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program an in-house fitness room secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.
• Location location location We provide employment in an architectural landmark the Parliament Buildings which overlooks Victorias Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core close to shops restaurants cafes and parks.
• Retirement benefits We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.
• Vacationbenefits We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start or 8 percent vacation pay.
  

For more information about our organization go to REQUIREMENTS

Please submit cover letter and résumé through our job board portal by 12:00pm (noon) PT on Wednesday January 7 2026. For questions please email

Note:

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive equitable and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code including Indigenous Peoples people of colour people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment assessment and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process please contact .

The Legislative Assembly Administration is a non-partisan workforce where political neutrality and impartiality is paramount. Employees must perform their duties in a non-partisan manner and manage their private affairs in a way that does not compromise or raise doubt about their ability to perform their job duties in a neutral and impartial way.

We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under-implemented or appointed at a lower classification. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as a condition of employment.

All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada.

The Legislative Assembly of BritishColumbiavalues diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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