Parliamentary Work Opportunities

House of Commons Page Program

Do you have an interest in Canadian politics and speak both official languages? Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident graduating from a high school or CEGEP, and have an overall average of at least 80 per cent?

House of Commons Pages work part-time on Parliament Hill while attending first-year university courses. Their duties are varied and include collecting and distributing official documents, serving House officials, acting as messengers for the Speaker and for Members of Parliament, and speaking to high school groups about their experiences. The House of Commons Page Program is a unique opportunity to see the House of Commons in action, meet other youth from across the country, and earn more than $18,000 for the yearlong contract. Application deadline: TBA.

Senate Page Program

The Senate of Canada invites you to join its Senate Page team! The Senate Page Program offers university students a unique opportunity to work alongside senators within the walls of our Parliament. Senate Pages are responsible for a wide variety of activities associated with the good functioning of the legislative process. Senate Pages work a minimum of 12 hours per week, Monday to Thursday. Pages earn approximately $16,000 on a one year contract, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Students are able to apply during their last year of high school or during their first three years of undergraduate study. Applicants to the Senate Page Program are eligible to enroll in any of Carleton’s 20 undergraduate degree programs. Application deadline: TBA.

Parliamentary Guide Program

Step into a unique role at the heart of Canadian democracy. Share the stories behind Canada’s history, showcase Parliament’s iconic art and architecture, and guide parliamentarians, dignitaries, and visitors from around the world as they discover Canada’s democratic institutions. Parliamentary Guides welcome visitors to Parliament; deliver guided tours of the Senate of Canada Building, West Block, and East Block; and facilitate programming at Parliament: The Immersive Experience.  

Eligible applicants must be studying at a recognized, Canadian university on a full-time basis, speak both official languages, and be Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Parliamentary Guides earn an hourly wage of $24.72, and work part-time during the fall-winter, and full-time during the summer. Application deadline: September 20, 2026