Tour Guide, Government House

Role Responsibilities

Are you passionate about history and love to share stories with others? Become a Government House Tour Guide and play a vital role in showcasing one of Alberta's most cherished historical sites!

As a Tour Guide at Government House, you will immerse visitors in Alberta's rich history, offering them a unique journey through time, from 1913 to the present day. You will engage with a wide variety of guests—from families and tourists to dignitaries—ensuring each visitor leaves with a deep appreciation for the art, antiques, and significant events that have shaped the province.

What you’ll do: 
 

• Lead captivating tours of Government House, presenting facts on historical events, art collections, and antique furnishings in an engaging and professional manner.
• Tailor your tours to suit different audiences, whether you're speaking to children, seniors, or dignitaries.
• Work closely with the onsite security officer to ensure the safety of both visitors and the House’s valuable contents.
• Be a source of local knowledge, offering insight into Government House’s surrounding areas, and guiding guests on nearby attractions like the Alberta Legislature.
• Support high-profile events such as the Lieutenant Governor's New Year's Day Levee, provincial ceremonies, and special delegations.
• Keep accurate records of visitor numbers and ensure any issues are reported for resolution.

What You Bring:
 

• A passion for history, culture, and storytelling.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills, comfortable presenting to diverse groups.
• A professional demeanor, adaptable to the needs of different visitor types, from the public to high-level dignitaries.
• The ability to work collaboratively with security staff to maintain the safety and integrity of Government House and its collections.
• A keen eye for detail and a sense of responsibility for preserving Alberta’s cultural heritage.

Why You’ll Love It Here:
 

• Be the face of one of Alberta’s most iconic historical venues.
• Share your love of history and local knowledge with guests from all walks of life.
• Work in a beautiful and storied setting, rich with art, antiques, and historical significance.
• Contribute to prestigious events and ceremonies at the highest level of provincial protocol.

If you’re excited to make history come alive for visitors of all ages, apply today to become a Government House Tour Guide and help preserve and promote Alberta’s cultural heritage!

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf
 

• Agility
• Drive for Results
• Develop Self and Others
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Develop Networks
• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving 

Qualifications

High school diploma with one year of related experience.

Equivalency: Directly related experience considered on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education.
 

• Must be able to speak knowledgably about activities in the area around Government House as well as Edmonton in general. This could include giving accurate directions, hours of operation etc
• Must work in conjunction with security officer to ensure opening and closing procedures are accurately followed.  In addition, precautions are to be taken at all times to ensure the safekeeping of all art and fixtures in Government House
• Must keep accurate records of tour activities including number of guests per shift and any maintenance concerns.
• Must have a solid understanding of the roles within government and the process of how government functions.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Please note that this is an hourly wage position.

Hours of work are approximately 5 – 6 hours per shift, generally only 3-4 days per month on Sundays and holiday Mondays when applicable to the calendar month.

Tours run from February through to December in any given calendar year. 

Support for the New Year’s Day Levee and some additional days for special events may be required per the direction of the Protocol Office.

A Security Screening will be necessary for this position.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service