What you will gain 

As a student guide-interpreter at the Residence of the Governor General at Rideau Hall, you will:

• improve your public-speaking skills in English and French;
• gain work experience within the federal public service;
• work with other students who share similar interests; and
• expand your general knowledge and professional abilities.

What you will do 

Rideau Hall has been the official residence and workplace of Canada’s governors general since 1867. As a student guide-interpreter, you will:

• work at a beautiful site;
• greet and guide visitors who are joining guided tours;
• welcome guests at official events in the presence of the governor general (occasionally); and
• provide tours to educate visitors about the responsibilities of the governor general and about the residence and its history, architecture, and art collection of the residence.

Duration: Summer 2025

Full-time from early May to late August. There is a possibility of re-employment during the 2025-2026 academic year.

What we are looking for 

As a student guide-interpreter for the Summer 2025 season, you need to:

• be available for full-time work from early May to late August 2025;
• be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program at an accredited academic institution for the winter 2025 term;
• plan to return to full-time post-secondary studies in the fall 2025 academic term; and
• meet the FSWEP eligibility criteria.

We are seeking candidates who:

• have excellent public-speaking skills in both English and French *;
• can comfortably address different audiences in public;
• are service-oriented and flexible team players;
• have an interest in Canadian Parliamentary democracy and history; and
• can interpret a theme in front of a group.

*Note: Candidates must be able to offer guided tours and answer complex questions in both official languages. Please indicate "Bilingual – English and French" in your application if you meet this criterion.