NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Chief Jim MacSween is proud to announce York Regional Police has, for the fifth year in a row, been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for Young People for 2022.
This special designation recognizes employers that offer the nation's best workplaces and programs for young people just starting their careers. The employers on the list are Canada's leaders in attracting and retaining younger employees to their organizations.
“We are proud to be recognized, for the fifth time, as an organization that continues to support and develop our young members,” said Chief MacSween. “Paid internship programs introduce young people to the policing profession and once hired, ongoing mentoring, career guidance and development and workplace support helps ensure the success of our young employees, which serves to makes our organization stronger as a whole.”
York Regional Police is among thousands of employers in Canada evaluated by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in regards to youth programs and benefits. The editors also review each employer’s training and mentorship programs, as well as career-management programs.
The following are some of the reasons why York Regional Police was selected, although some programs had to be postponed due to COVID restrictions:
The Student Cadet Program is a paid internship program geared at providing policing experience to students interested in pursuing a career in policing. Students who attend a police-related college or university program can work up to 24 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours during the summer. Cadets develop skills and qualifications while working at police districts, assisting with cell checks, front desk duties, monitoring statements and other administrative tasks. The program runs for one year, with the potential to renew for a second.
Through our Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI) paid internship program students ages 15 to 18, who have experienced barriers to success in their communities have opportunities to participate in community events, administrative tasks and act as junior counsellors at the organization's educational Community Safety Village in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
York Regional Police's year-long onboarding program includes a civilian orientation program, providing all newly hired civilian members with a comprehensive and interactive overview of the organization. The program includes training, professional development, activities and the opportunity for new employees to establish short and long-term goals with their supervisor.
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