Applications for the YIPI program are no longer being accepted. Please check back next year for the next intake.

About the Youth In Policing Initiative (YIPI)

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), in partnership with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, offers the YIPI Program as part of our ongoing strategy to address the growing needs of local youth.

YIPI's goal is to give young people an opportunity to develop job skills while enhancing police and community relations.

The YIPI initiative is an eight-week, paid summer employment opportunity for youth between the ages of 15 to 18 who reflect the cultural diversity of Halton region. Youth must be attending a secondary school program and reside in Halton. The program provides students with approximately 35 working hours per week. Over the course of the eight weeks, youth interact with, and learn about, the many aspects of policing, have the opportunity to serve their community, and enhance their leadership and teamwork skills. Ultimately, participating students will learn valuable life and employment skills that will benefit them for many years to come.

If you know a youth with leadership potential, including those who may see themselves as experiencing barriers to personal growth and success, we encourage them to submit their name for consideration.

Goal and Mandate of YIPI

As noted above, the goal of YIPI is to give young people an opportunity to develop job skills, while enhancing police and community relations.

Its mandate is:

  • To provide a safe and positive summer employment opportunity for youth that is reflective of the cultural diversity of the community.
  • To enhance relationships between police and the communities they serve by developing a positive working relationship.
  • To promote youth participation and exposure to the work environment through diverse, educational, and productive work assignments with the police service that will positively impact the community.
  • To promote the Halton Regional Police Service as an employer of choice.

Is YIPI for You?

To be considered for the YIPI Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a resident of Halton region
  • Are between the ages of 15 and 18
  • Must not have any criminal charges pending before the court
  • Are legally eligible to work in Canada
  • Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Seek work experience/job skills training
  • Would benefit from this developmental, leadership, and civic responsibility opportunity
  • Successfully complete the recruitment/background check process
  • Agree to a mentoring relationship with our fellow officers and/or civilian members
  • Will be returning to a Halton-based high school at the conclusion of the program
  • Available to attend the entire full eight-week program
  • Must not have previously participated in YIPI

Contact Information

For more information, about the YIPI Program, contact:

Constable Kaleb Simms 
Email: Kaleb.Simms@haltonpolice.ca

For application questions, contact:

Staffing Advisor
Email: staffing.advisor@haltonpolice.ca