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Library of Parliament / Bibliotheque du Parlement

Interpretation Agent - Guide Supervisor

Full-TimePosted on 10/21/2026
CA$75.6k - CA$89.4k
Mid
Bachelor's
Ottawa, ON, Canada
In PersonDaily on-site presence is required; the role is not eligible for remote work.
Food Service & Hospitality

About the job

Requirements
  • A completed post-secondary diploma in a field related to the duties of the position, or an acceptable combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
  • Experience supervising staff, including training, mentoring, and providing performance feedback.
  • Experience in a customer-service role, preferably in a heritage, tourism, or hospitality context.
  • Experience managing multiple competing priorities with tight deadlines.
  • Experience resolving conflicts and communicating effectively in high-pressure situations.
  • Experience delivering historical or cultural interpretation programs.
  • Knowledge of customer-service best practices and visitor hospitality.
  • Knowledge of supervisory practices for student programs or large teams of part-time staff.
  • Knowledge of heritage interpretation theories, methods, and techniques and their practical application.
  • Knowledge of the Parliament of Canada, including its history, legislative process, and the art and architecture of the parliamentary buildings.
  • Knowledge of methods, techniques, and practices for developing and delivering training sessions.
  • Knowledge of accessibility and inclusion practices when delivering public programs.
  • Ability to work frequently on weekends and occasionally in the evening, and occasionally up to seven consecutive days.
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions, deliver tours and programs at multiple service sites, and interact with visitors in busy, noisy spaces.
  • Daily on-site attendance is required; the position is not eligible for telework.
  • Bilingual imperative language profile CBC/CBC, assessed through second-language competency evaluation.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment security screening.
  • A cover letter demonstrating how the applicant meets the education and experience requirements must accompany the application; it should be combined with the résumé or attached as the second page of the application form.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise, coach, and support parliamentary guides by providing coaching, performance feedback, and day-to-day guidance.
  • Coordinate daily tour operations at four locations to ensure effective scheduling and smooth service delivery.
  • Support recruitment activities and deliver training to ensure guides meet operational and service standards.
  • Respond to visitor inquiries and manage booking requests to promote a positive and inclusive visitor experience.
  • Deliver guided tours and programs to diverse audiences, providing accurate, engaging, and professional interpretation of parliamentary activities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience evaluating employee performance and providing feedback.
  • Experience using ticketing or reservation systems and managing booking requests.
  • Experience creating work schedules for part-time staff.

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