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 1, 2026 to December 10, 2026, 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

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:

To be considered for this volunteer opportunity, please submit your application online by August 16, 2026, quoting Competition #02-V-26. All applications must be submitted through the Service's online application system by the application deadline to be considered.

Your application must include:

• A current resume; and
• A detailed cover letter that addresses the questions outlined below.

Step 1: Apply Online:  Visit the Halton Regional Police Service website at www.haltonpolice.ca.   and follow these steps:  Join Our Team → Youth Engagement → PEACE Youth Leadership Program → Click Here, Apply Online  Alternatively, you may access the online application system directly by visiting:  https://haltonpolice.talentpoolbuilder.com/

Step 2: Complete the Online Application Questions:  As part of the application process, you will be required to respond to a series of questions online. You must also include your completed responses to these questions in your cover letter.

Please review the questions below and be prepared to provide thoughtful, detailed responses as part of your application:

1. A) Tell us about yourself and what makes you unique.
   (Please share information that you feel would help us get to know you better. You may include your academic interests, extracurricular activities, sports, hobbies, volunteer experiences, leadership experiences, or accomplishments that are meaningful to you)
2. B) Why do you want to participate in the PEACE Leadership Program?
   (Please describe your personal or career goals and explain how participating in the PEACE Leadership Program could help you move toward achieving those goals. Identify one specific skill, experience, or outcome you hope to gain through your participation in the program)
3. C) Tell us about a challenge you have faced in your personal life. What did you learn from this experience, and how has it influenced the person you are today?
4. D) If you could make one positive change in your school or community, what would it be and why?
   What is one specific step you would take to help make that change happen?

Step 3: Submit Your Resume:  You will be required to submit a resume as part of your online application. Please ensure your resume is current and accurately reflects your education, work experience, volunteer involvement, extracurricular activities, leadership experience, and other relevant accomplishments.

Step 4: Submit Your Cover Letter:  Your cover letter must include your responses to all four questions (A–D) outlined above. Please ensure that your cover letter and completed application are submitted through the online application system by the posting deadline of August 16, 2026.

Step 5:  PEACE Applicant Form Submission:  As part of the application process, PEACE applicants must complete an Authorization for Collection of Personal Information form. This form will be provided to applicants “” after”” their online application has been submitted.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email no later than September 2, 2026. Please check your inbox regularly, including your junk or spam folders, to ensure you do not miss any important communications. **Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a mandatory evening Recruitment and Mini-Interview Event, which will be scheduled on September 10, 2026. This event includes a presentation and interviews. Attendance at this session is mandatory for your application to remain under consideration. **No alternate dates or accommodations will be available for this stage of the recruitment process**

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.