Legislative Tour Guide
Competition # : 48694
Department: Office of the Speaker
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Casual
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 30-May-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
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.
For information about Province House please visit: http://nslegislature.ca
About Our Opportunity
Province House is seeking an outgoing, energetic, enthusiastic and team-orientated individual with exceptional communication and time management skills to perform duties as a Legislative tour guide.
As a Legislative tour guide you will interpret the legislative system and the history of Province House. From the architecture to artwork, the building is home to historic artifacts and displays.
Offering a guided tour of this historic building 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. More than 6,500 people visited Province House for guided and self-guided tours in 2025.
Primary Accountabilities
- Greeting visitors and collaborating with staff and security to provide a positive visitor experience.
- Delivering half-hour guided tours back-to-back and engaging visitors in the public areas.
- Engaging with the public both inside and outside Province House (within the legislative precinct) to increase visitation.
- Learning historical and significant facts about Province House and the House of Assembly to deliver public education and answer questions.
- Consistently communicating in a nonpartisan, respectful and professional manner.
- Handing out printed informational material for visitors and replenishing displays.
- Recording the number of visitors and encouraging visitors to sign the visitors’ book.
- Placing and removing temporary outdoor and indoor signage, displays and stanchions as directed. Must be able to lift 40lbs.
- Standing for long periods and ascending and descending stairs may be required. Province House is wheelchair accessible.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing conditions will be necessary. The building routinely hosts events and meetings which may restrict access to public areas.
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 and value the concepts of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of work. You possess strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Fluently bilingual (French & English) candidates are preferred.
At times, this role may be working independently or in a team environment. As the successful candidate you must clearly demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics to always work effectively with the public and legislative staff in a respectful and professional manner.
While not required, previous experience in a museum or 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 must be available to work weekday and weekend shifts from June 22 to October 30 on a casual basis, as required. This includes one-week of training. If the House of Assembly sits during this period, public tours may be reduced.
Hours of operation for guided tours of Province House are from 10:00am to 4:00pm on weekdays and occasional weekends as required. Daily shifts are not necessarily consecutive over the period. A full schedule will be provided in advance and is subject to change. Tours are offered on Canada Day and Natal Day. Tours are not offered on Labour Day, Thanksgiving or National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Additional Information
In your cover letter please explain how your education, experience and interests would be beneficial to this role.
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 Women in 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.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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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 concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
