Legislative Tour Guide
3 weeks ago
**Competition #**: 42856
**Department**: Legislative Services
**Location**: HALIFAX
**Type of Employment**: Seasonal
**Union Status**: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
**Closing Date**: 22-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
Government House is Canada's 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 King's Representative in Nova Scotia.
As Canada's oldest legislative building, Nova Scotia's 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.
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
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 1 to September 30 on a casual basis, as required.
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**:
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