Youth in Policing Initiative

The Owen Sound Police Service is now accepting applications for Youth in Policing, Summer Student positions.

This employment opportunity is in partnership with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI). This employment opportunity will be based on 16-20 hours per week for the months of July and August 2025 (8 continuous weeks).

The YIPI program is designed to enhance relationships between police and the communities they serve. This is achieved by developing positive relationships with the citizens of Owen Sound, promoting peer to peer youth engagement to address community and online safety concerns and exposing youth to the policing work environment through educational and productive work assignments.

YIPI students will develop skills to effectively deliver information to the community on crime prevention, street and bike safety and social media awareness under the supervision of the Community Service Officer. YIPI students will receive all necessary training and mentoring required for the job through the Owen Sound Police Service.

This employment opportunity is open to students meeting the following criteria.

·         Aged 14-19 years and who are enrolled in school for the 2024-2025 school year

·         Eligible to work in Canada

·         Who seek work experience/job skills training

·         Who successfully completes the recruitment and background process

·         Is interested in learning about community engagement, law and communications

Students interested in applying for employment in the Youth in Policing Program are advised to submit their resume and cover letter no later than April 25, 2025 to:

Chief Craig Ambrose

Owen Sound Police Service 922 2nd Ave West

Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 4M7

Email: hr@owensoundpolice.com

Subject: Youth Initiative in Policing Application