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The Interpretation Officers work in a dynamic team environment and serve as the public face of Parliament. They are responsible for supervising and mentoring a team of parliamentary guides, while coordinating daily tour operations at four distinct locations.  Interpretation Officers contribute to a range of tasks, including coordinating recruitment campaigns, training delivery, evaluating guide performance and delivering high-quality guided tours of the Canadian Parliament.

Education:

• Successful completion of post-secondary education in a field related to the duties of the position, OR an acceptable combination of relevant education, training and experience.

Experience:

• Experience in supervising, coaching or mentoring.
• Experience in providing client service and dealing with time sensitive requests or issues.
• Experience in the delivery of historical or cultural interpretive programs.

Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of best practices in customer and visitor services.
• Knowledge of theories, methods and techniques of heritage interpretation and their practical application.
• Knowledge of how Canadian Parliament works, of its history, activities, and the art and architecture of the Parliament buildings.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and practices of developing and delivering training sessions.

Competencies: 

• Adaptability
• Client Focus
• Embracing Diversity
• Exemplifying Integrity 
• Managing People 
• Decision-Making 
• Achievement Orientation 
• Technical and Functional Capability 
• Communication 
• Organizational Awareness

Operational requirement:

• Able to work frequent weekend shifts and occasional evening shifts to ensure continuous operations.
• This position is not eligible for telework and requires daily on-site presence. 

Asset Criteria: 

• Experience in evaluating employee performance and providing feedback.
• Experience in delivering training to new employees.

Conditions of employment: 

• A second-language evaluation (Bilingual staffing – imperative: CBC/CBC)
• A successful pre-employment security screening

The Library of Parliament welcomes all candidates to apply and encourages applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons and persons with disabilities for this position.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free staffing process. If you have an accommodation request or require material in an accessible format, please contact us at [email protected].

Education and experience requirements will be used to determine which candidates will be asked to participate in the next stage of the selection process.

This selection process may include a second-language evaluation, a written exam, and an interview. The interview will consist of behavioural, situational and knowledge-based questions. Candidates will be required to pass each stage in order to move to the next stage of the selection process.

Please include a cover letter with your application describing how you meet the education and experience requirements of the position. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.

Qualified candidates from this selection process may be considered for determinate or indeterminate positions at the Library of Parliament that require similar knowledge and/or competencies.

Satisfactory references and proof of education are essential conditions of appointment.

Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidates.

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