Youth In Policing Initiative

Youth in Policing Initiative – Summer Employment

Are you ready for an exciting, rewarding, and impactful summer job? 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. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly special – applications are now open for the 2025 Summer Youth in Policing Initiative!

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, in partnership with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, is offering the Youth in Policing Initiative (Y.I.P.I.) Program to address the growing needs of our youth. This eight-week summer paid employment opportunity is available to youth aged 15 to 18 from Priority Populations who reflect the cultural diversity of Halton Region.

Candidates must reside in Halton Region and be returning to a secondary school program in September 2025. The program will run from July 2, 2025, to August 22, 2025, offering approximately 35 working hours per week. The goal of Y.I.P.I. is to hire ten youth from the community, providing them with the chance to develop valuable employment skills while fostering stronger police-community relations.

Here’s What You’ll Get to Do:

The YIPI student will interact with, and learn about, the many aspects of policing, have the opportunity to serve their community, and learn about leadership and teamwork. The mandate of this program is:

• To provide a safe and positive summer employment opportunity for youth that is reflective of the cultural diversity of the community

• To enhance relationships between police and the communities they serve by developing a positive working relationship
• To promote youth participation and exposure to the work environment through diverse, educational, and productive work assignments with the police service that will impact the community
• To promote the Halton Regional Police Service as an employer of choice

Is Y.I.P.I. for You?
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a resident of Halton Region
• Must be age 15 -18 years (as of June 30, 2025) who are reflective of the cultural diversity of the community
• 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
• Seek work experience / job skills training
• Would benefit from this developmental opportunity regarding leadership and civic responsibility
• Successfully complete the recruitment / background check process
• Agree to a mentoring relationship with our fellow officers and/or civilian members
• Will be returning to a Halton based high school in September 2025
• Available to attend the entire full eight-week program
• Must not have previously participated in any YIPI 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.

Hourly Rate:   This is a paid student position ($17.20 per hour for an 8-week term (July 2, 2025 to August 22, 2025) contract

Working Hours:  Up to 35 hours per week: Monday – Friday.  8:00am to 4:00pm

Location:  This position is based out of Oakville or Burlington facility.  Facility TBD

Transportation:  Transportation: YIPI students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the location at the beginning and end of their workday.

Other:  It is the responsibility of the YIPI students to supply their own snacks, lunch 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 Youth in policing initiative, “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: February 5, 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 youth in policing initiative (YIPI) and what makes you excited to apply and being part of this summer 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)
5. Based on your personal experience, what barriers have you faced, and how do you think the YIPI initiative could help you overcome them?
6. Why should you be selected, and what do you hope to gain from the YIPI experience?

The YIPI 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.

Please note: If the YIPI applicant is under 16 years of age, the parent or legal guardian must review the responses and endorse the application submission.

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 #04-C-25, by 4:00 pm on February 5, 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 March 4, 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 for the week of March 10, 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.