YIPI Student - Winter 2027

Job Information

Overall Purpose

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

Major Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of Section Managers (or designate), the participant will: 

• Compile, insert, retrieve, and reorganize information on various databases and spreadsheets.
• Perform clerical/administrative duties associated with record operations such as filing and data entry, which includes the purging of old or duplicate files.
• Answer general inquiries by phone.
• Photocopy, sort, distribute mail.
• Provide assistance with special projects as assigned.
• Promote and support Crime Prevention initiatives.
• Assist various external agencies with their programs
• Work within the community as an ambassadorSupport sports, arts and recreational programs with partner organizations.
   

Major Responsibilities (continued)

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Major Responsibilities (continued)

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Statement of Required Qualifications

Education:

• Must be a registered full-time student (in a secondary educational program) during the current academic year – returning to high school in the Fall. 

Experience:

• Previous office experience NOT mandatory, considered an asset.
• Previous experience coaching children NOT mandatory, considered an asset.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Eligible to work in Canada. 
• Between 15 and 18 years of age for the duration of the program.
• Must be a registered full-time student (in a secondary educational program) during the current academic year – returning to school in the fall 
• Resident of Ottawa.
• Successfully complete the recruitment/background check process.

Certifications and Licences

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In service Training

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Job Knowledge

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OPS Competencies

• Experience using general office equipment (phone, fax, photocopier, printer, etc).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of the organization and with members of the public. 
• 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.
• Good organizational skills.

Hours of Work

Effort and Working Conditions

• Ability to pay close attention to detail and produce error-free work.
• Ability to act responsibly and conduct oneself professionally 
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to use discretion and ensure the confidentiality of information is maintained.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a timely and effective manner.

Desired Qualifications

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