Jobs in Ottawa, Canada

Position Title: 2026 WINTER 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: $22.36/hour

The Youth in Policing Initiative is a Provincially funded program for youth 15-18 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.

• Under the direction and supervision of the Youth Section police coordinator(s):
• 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
• Provide 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

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 2026
• 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)

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

Monday to Friday day shift schedule. Occasional requirement for evenings.

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.

• French, is an asset, but not required
• Knowledge of other language(s), an asset

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 CivilianStaffing@ottawapolice.ca.