Youth In Policing Initiative

The Youth In Policing Initiative (YIPI) offers full time summer employment with WPS for youth 15 to 18 years old who live in Woodstock.

About the YIPI Program

The goal of the Youth in Policing Initiative is to inspire young people to look at the many different aspects of policing and to empower students to become ambassadors of positive change in the City of Woodstock.

Students hired for the YIPI program will engage in productive activities in a safe and healthy environment. These activities include work and mentorship in various sections of the Woodstock Police Service, developing a working relationship with a number of youth organizations in Woodstock, and supporting community initiatives, all while learning valuable life and employment skills.

The Youth in Policing Initiative runs in partnership with the Ministry of Children and Community and Social Services. The YIPI program along with youthconnect.ca, is part of an effort to coordinate program information and access services, for youth across Ontario.

Note: Please read entire Job Posting before applying.

YIPI Student Posting

This is a paid student position running for 8 weeks, 40 hours/week. This position also requires some flexibility involving shift changes depending on community events. The initial start date will take place during the first week of July and run throughout the summer to late August.

To qualify for the Youth in Policing Initiative Student position, applicants must:

Be between the ages of 15-18;
Be returning to school in the upcoming school year;
Reside in the City of Woodstock;
Be legally eligible to work in Canada;
Be able to provide their own transportation to and from police headquarters (615 Dundas St.) each day;
Be available to work the entire 8 weeks of the program with hours as designated.

Selection

As a part of the selection for this position, all applicants may be assessed through a resume review, interviews, and background investigation. Interviews will be conducted in person at the Woodstock Police Headquarters and/or virtually to accommodate all applicants during the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Applications close at 4:00 p.m. on May 6, 2024. Applications that are submitted late or are incomplete will NOT be considered.

How to Apply

Complete filling out the YIPI Application Form.
Attach a copy of your resume.
Submit your completed Application Form in-person to Woodstock Police Service headquarters (615 Dundas St.) by mail, or by email to communityservice@woodstockpolice.ca.

YIPI Application Form