Student – OPP Community and Indigenous Policing Jobs

Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference? The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.

Submit an application today for these summer employment opportunities:

• OPP Community Policing Assistant
• OPP Indigenous Policing Bureau Assistant

Note: When submitting an application for this posting, please indicate on the application form which job type(s) you are applying to. You can apply to multiple opportunities.

Information to assist you with the application process is available on the Summer Employment Opportunities website.

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations.

Notes:

• Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
• The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.
• Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.
• Summer placements are typically full-time (working 36.25hrs/week or 40 hrs/week). However some part-time placements MAY be available based on mutual agreement between the hiring manager and student, if operationally feasible. Please inquire at the interview stage.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?OPP Community Policing Assistant Work Description:

• Promote the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and local OPP Detachment/Program area to the public
• Complete research assignments/projects, compile statistical information and other administrative tasks
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned work
• Support Ontario's Mobilization and Engagement Model of Community Policing through: participation in community social development/crime prevention programs, relationship building and accompanying officers on patrol

OPP Indigenous Policing Bureau Assistant Work Description:

• Promote the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Indigenous Policing Bureau to the public
• Complete research assignments/projects, compile statistical information and other administrative tasks
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned work
• Support Ontario's Mobilization and Engagement Model of Community Policing through: participation in community social development/crime prevention programs, relationship building and assisting Provincial Liaison Team officers
• Support Indigenous Policing Bureau programs and units in a variety of ways

How do I qualify?Mandatory

You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):

1. Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) OR you must have graduated within the past six months (for example, if you graduated in December, you can apply for and start a summer student position up until June of the following year).
   
2. Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit. Some positions require candidates to be a minimum of 18 years of age as of the first day of employment.
   
3. Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
   
4. Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) for the full duration of your summer employment.
   
5. Application: Applications are only accepted online by clicking the "Apply Online" button. Your application should describe how you meet the knowledge and skill requirements outlined on this ad.

Job Requirements for OPP Community Policing Assistant:Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You apply your oral communication skills to promote OPP community policing programs and events (e.g. assemble displays on public safety, participate in summer festivals and distribute crime prevention material)
• You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, document findings, record data)
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and participate in meetings

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You apply your investigative skills to assist in crime prevention initiatives that target the local needs of the community

Analytical and Organizational Skills

• You apply your administrative and organizational skills to maintain records, daily log entries, daily statistics etc.
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass an OPP background security clearance
• You are at least 18 years of age
• You must have a valid Ontario G2 Driver's Licence or equivalent (or higher)
• You must have valid and current CPR and First Aid certification

Job Requirements for OPP Indigenous Policing Bureau Assistant:Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You apply a community focus and genuine respect for Indigenous communities when involved with community organizations or agencies
• You apply your oral communication skills to promote OPP community policing programs and events (e.g. assemble displays on public safety, participate in summer festivals and distribute crime prevention material)
• You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, document findings, record data)
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and participate in meetings

Analytical and Organizational Skills

• You apply your knowledge of Indigenous culture, history, socio-economic issues, policing principles, current issues, relevant historical and contemporary policies to provide support to the Indigenous Policing Bureau

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You apply your administrative and organizational skills to maintain records, daily log entries, daily statistics etc.
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass an OPP background security clearance
• You are at least 18 years of age
• You must have a valid Ontario G2 Driver's Licence or equivalent (or higher)

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Additional Information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 4, 2025 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

Note: The only website where you can apply on-line for positions with the Ontario Public Service is http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca

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