Competition Number: 23676

Applications will be accepted until 2359hrs on 16/10/2026

Posting Details
There are multiple student positions available! Please be sure to get your application in before 2359hrs on October 16th 2026.

Job Information
Position Title: Youth In Policing Initiative COORDINATOR

Section and Location of Work: Youth Section with location of work to be determined

Hours Of Work: 12 - 35 hours per week

Standard Length Of Placement: Winter Term

Rate of Pay: $23.35

Overall Purpose
The Youth in Policing Initiative is a Provincially funded program for youth attending a secondary school program. Participants will be provided with an opportunity to learn about the Ottawa Police Service, our community, and to develop new skills to increase their future employability. The program will allow students to consider policing as a viable career in the future.

The YIPI Coordinator supervises the YIPI Students for the duration of the placement.

Major Responsibilities

Assist with the hiring process of the YIPI students

Assist with the planning and scheduling of all activities in advance of the program

Supervise students to ensure tasks assigned are being completed

Supervise and oversee all activities throughout the duration of the program

Provided YIPI students advice, guidance and assistance

Monitor and Address YIPI student performance issues and advise police program coordinator of performance issues when appropriate

Supervise and support Crime Prevention initiatives as assigned to YIPI students

Liaise with Ottawa Police Service section supervisors and community agency contacts where YIPI students are assigned to ensure tasks are being completed and any issues addressed

Major Responsibilities (continued)
N / A

Major Responsibilities (continued)
N / A

Education

At minimum,



must have completed successfully one semester of a post-secondary education program

Experience

Previous office experience is considered an asset

Previous experience supervising an asset

Previous experience working with youth an asset

Computer Knowledge Required

Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)

Internet search engines, an asset

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible to work in Canada

At minimum, must have completed successfully one semester of a post-secondary education program and be returning to a post-secondary education program full-time in the fall

Successfully complete the recruitment/background check process.

Certifications and Licences
N / A

In service Training
N / A

Job Knowledge
Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel)

OPS Competencies

Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise persons

Demonstrated leadership skills

Demonstrated coordination and facilitation skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of the organization and with members of the public

Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive tasks

Demonstrated ability to identify issues and take the initiative to resolve them

Demonstrated ability to work both individually and in a team environment and share information.

Demonstrated willingness to learn.

Demonstrated organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to detail and produce error-free work





Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external clients in a busy and strenuous environment

Demonstrated ability to act responsibly

Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direction and take initiative

Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment

Demonstrated ability to use tact and discretion and ensure the confidentiality of information is maintained

Demonstrated ability to conduct oneself in a qualified manner

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely and effective manner

Hours of Work
Monday to Friday day shift schedule

Occasional requirement for evenings.

Effort and Working Conditions
The Coordinator may be required to work intermittently from November to December and/or full time one to two weeks before the start of the program to assist with administrative duties and planning related to the program. Program schedule and hours/week to be determined.

Desired Qualifications

French, is an asset, but not required

Knowledge of other language(s), an asset

Additional Competition Information
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue in the selection process will be contacted.

Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

The Ottawa Police Service promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process as required. Applicants need to make their needs known if contacted to proceed to the selection process. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request.

Additional information about our hiring process can be found on the recruiting website.

Please direct any questions to [email protected].

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📌 YIPI Coordinator - Winter 2027 (Quebec City)
🏢 Ottawa Police Service
📍 Quebec City