PEACE Youth Leadership Program

Exciting Youth Leadership Opportunity with Halton Regional Police Service!!!

PEACE Youth Leadership Program

Are you ready for an exciting, rewarding, and impactful youth leadership opportunity? Look no further than the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS)! We're seeking enthusiastic students who reside in the Halton Region to join a dynamic team where engagement is reaching new heights! At HRPS, we proudly nurture a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. This incredible opportunity allows participants to learn about HRPS, explore diversity in Halton, and build leadership skills through a variety of activities.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly special – applications are now open for the Peace Youth Leadership Program! 

The Team you are Joining – Who We Are:

The Halton Regional Police Service contributes to the safety and well-being of more than 620,000 residents in Halton Region which includes the Towns of Milton, Halton Hills and Oakville, and the City of Burlington. It is our continual pursuit of excellence that keeps Halton at the forefront of policing and as a leader in the public safety arena. Through upstream approaches, partner collaboration, training, community engagement and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, we have been able to maintain Halton’s status as the safest Canadian municipality with a population of 100,000 or more. This is exemplified through deep collaboration between our growing team of over 1,100 members and our residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipal governments.

About the Role: How You will Contribute to The Service 

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) offers the Police Ethnic and Cultural Education Youth Leadership Program (PEACE) twice a year. Local youth, ages 14-17, in grades 9 to 12 from Halton Region are selected to participate. The program includes 11 sessions focused on HRPS operations and the region's cultural diversity. Participants must attend all session of the program to graduate.   

The PEACE program will run from October 2, 2025 to December 11, 2025, offering approximately 22 hours of volunteer work upon completion. 

Here’s What You’ll Get to Do:

• Attend 11 engaging volunteer sessions to learn about policing, community diversity, leadership, and teamwork.
• Interact with members of the HRPS to improve your cultural proficiency, community service, communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
• You will interact with, and learn about, the many aspects of policing and learn about leadership and teamwork.
• Make positive working relationships.
• Participate in exciting activities like:
• A “Day in the Life of a Police Officer”
• Hands on training with our Training Bureau
• Learn investigative skills
• Work as a team to investigate a real police occurrence
• Learn about our Victim Service Unit and HRPS’ Wellness Unit
• Hands-on demonstrations and an inside look at HRPS’ specialized units, including Tactical, K9, Crisis Negotiators, Forensic Identification, and more!

This is your chance to make a real impact in strengthening the relationship between police and the communities they serve while building crucial leadership and problem-solving skills.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a difference and grow as a community leader!

Is the PEACE Leadership program for You?
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a resident of Halton Region
• Must be age 14 -17 years, attending grade 9 to 12 in good standing
• Must have an interest in policing and diversity
• Must not have any criminal charges pending before the court
• Are legally eligible to work in Canada
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Would benefit from this developmental opportunity regarding leadership responsibility
• Successfully complete the recruitment / background check process
• Agree to a mentoring relationship with our fellow officers and/or civilian members
• Available to attend the entire full 11-week unpaid volunteer program
• Must not have previously participated in the PEACE Youth Leadership Program

Note: The successful applicant will need to pass a background check to the satisfaction of the Service which will include with verification of endorsement/recommendation, and a criminal background screen.

What We Offer:  We offer the opportunity to join a progressive work environment with a leading police service.  Our Service is committed to the values of Trust and Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Teamwork and Justice.

Volunteer Hours:  Up to 2 hours per week: Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Location:  This position is based out of Oakville at the following police facilities:

• Halton Regional Police Headquarters -2485 North Service Road, Oakville Ontario
• Halton Regional Police 2 District (October 20, 2025 only) - 95 Oak Walk Drive, Oakville Ontario

Transportation:  PEACE students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the location at the beginning and end of the Volunteer hours

Other:  It is the responsibility of the PEACE students to supply their own snacks and water

How to be Considered for This Exciting Opportunity:

Application Instructions:

• Your application will need to be submitted online: Visit our website: haltonpolice.ca. Go to Join our team, click on youth engagement, click PEACE Youth Leadership Program, “click here, apply online”
• You will be required to submit a resume. Please ensure your resume is up to date and accurately reflects your work and any volunteer experience you are a part of.
• You will be asked to respond to online questions by the posting deadline: August 1, Please be prepared to answer the following questions online:

1. Please tell us about yourself (example: school interests, sports, hobbies, accomplishments)
2. How did you hear about the PEACE leadership Program) and what makes you excited to apply and being part of this initiative?
3. What challenges have you faced in your community or personal life, and how have you worked to overcome them?
4. In your opinion, what do you consider to be the strengths and areas for improvement within your community? (Please list at least one for each)

The PEACE applicant must complete the following form: Authorization for Collection of Personal Information. This form will be provided to the applicant once their online application has been submitted.

How to Be Considered for This Exciting Opportunity:

To apply, please submit your resume along with a detailed cover letter outlining your relevant experience and skills as they relate to the requirements of this role. You are also required to respond to the questions as part of your application.   Your application should be sent in confidence to our Human Resources Advisor, quoting Competition #05-V-25, by 4:00 pm on August 1, 2025

All applications must be submitted through the Service’s online application system in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email by August 21, 2025. Please ensure you check your inbox regularly, including your junk or spam folders, to avoid missing important communications.  If you are selected to move forward to the interview stage, interviews are expected to be scheduled on September 4, 2025.

The Halton Regional Police Service strives to be an accessible and inclusive organization.  We are committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices.  We encourage and welcome applications from all who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and/or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) during any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to remove any barriers.  If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact civilianrecruiting@haltonpolice.ca. with your accommodation needs, quoting the job opening ID#, job title.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our organization.   Only those who are selected to advance through the recruitment process will be contacted by our team.