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York Regional Police
York Regional Police employees  

Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2025):

Here are some of the reasons why York Regional Police was selected as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2025):

  • York Regional Police helps employees plan securely for the future with retirement planning assistance services, along with contributions to a defined benefit pension plan -- and provides retiree health benefits with premium coverage up to the age of 65, which is then followed by a health spending account available up to the age of 75
  • Along with long term savings, York Regional Police also offers a number of helpful financial perks throughout an employee's career, including low-interest home loans and discounted home and auto insurance
  • York Regional Police maintains an employee-led sports committee that organizes employee softball, hockey, soccer and beach volleyball leagues and helps to arrange a variety of competitive recreational and charity sporting events -- the organization also supports a formal wellness program that promotes spiritual and mental health initiatives
York Regional Police employees participate in the organization's Holiday Heroes fundraising initiative  

    Highlights

    Industry Police services
    Established in Canada 1971
    Parent company Regional Municipality of York - Police Services Board
    Parent company head office Aurora ON
    Major Canadian locations Newmarket ON, Aurora ON, Georgina ON, Markham ON, King ON, East Gwillimbury ON, Vaughan ON, Whitchurch-Stouffville ON
    Full-time employees in Canada 2,423
    Part-time employees in Canada 74
    Average age of employees in Canada 42 years
    Longest serving employee 46 years
    Flexible work options hybrid work option, flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), compressed work week, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting, earned days off program
    Long-term savings defined-benefit (DB) pension
    Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 98% of the premiums
    Health spending account up to $155 each year
    Mental health practitioner benefit up to $10,000 each year
    Maternity top-up (mothers) up to 75% of salary for 25 weeks
    Additional top-up information mothers receive 75% of salary for the first 25 weeks followed by 50% of the initial 75% for weeks 26 to 51 (50% constitutes parental, available to birth and adoptive mothers)
    Vacation allowance new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
    Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months
    In-house training initiatives in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships
    Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 80% of tuition per year
    Employee charitable involvement employees are involved in selection of charities

    Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):

    Here are some of the reasons why York Regional Police was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2025):

    • York Regional Police offers a Student Cadet Program for students attending a police-related college or university program, working up to 24 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours during the summer -- cadets work at police districts assisting with cell checks, front desk duties, monitoring statements and other administrative tasks for one year, with the potential to renew for a second
    • 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
    • York Regional Police encourages youth to consider a career in policing through the Youth in Policing initiative for students aged 15 to 18 who have experienced barriers to success in their communities -- participants may assist with community events, administrative tasks and act as junior counsellors at the organization's educational Community Safety Village in Whitchurch-Stouffville
    York Regional Police young professionals connect at work  

      Highlights

      Industry Police services
      Major Canadian locations Newmarket ON, Aurora ON, Georgina ON, Markham ON, King ON, East Gwillimbury ON, Vaughan ON, Whitchurch-Stouffville ON
      Full-time employees in Canada 2,423
      Student opportunities summer jobs, paid internships
      In-house training programs orientation program, in-house training, online training, in-house career planning services, online employee skills inventory, mentoring, leadership training
      Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 80% of tuition per year
      Unique training and development opportunities civilian orientation program for new civilian members (includes training, professional development and activities), internal 6-month mentoring program, 1-year onboarding program for new civilian employees, civilian job shadow program for junior employees
      Additional highlights Student Cadet program for students enrolled in a police-related post-secondary program, Youth in Policing program (offered in collaboration with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services)
      Dedicated employee resource group Internal Support Networks (ISN) were formed as voluntary self-support groups for employees to connect at work based on shared characteristics, interests or life experiences -- this type of forum is a safe place for employees to sustain a work environment that embraces inclusivity and respect, exchange ideas, share experience and network
      Vacation allowance new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

      The Career Directory

      York Regional Police has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
      Front line officers at York Regional Police

        Highlights for New Grads

        Industry Police services
        Full-time employees in Canada 1,001 to 2,500
        Parent company Regional Municipality of York - Police Services Board
        Parent company head office Aurora ON
        Major Canadian locations Newmarket ON, Aurora ON, Georgina ON, Markham ON, King ON, East Gwillimbury ON, Vaughan ON, Whitchurch-Stouffville ON
        Student opportunities paid internships, summer jobs
        Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training
        Other info for new grads York Regional Police offers a variety of development opportunities including a civilian job shadow program, which allows junior employees to seek out career exploration and to learn about particular areas within the organization.
        Typical new grad positions Cadet-In-Training, Police Constable, Information Management Processor, Administrative Assistant, Service Desk Technician, Special Constable, Forensic Identification Assistant, Student Cadet, People Services, Rewards & Administration Representative, Business Assistant, Legal Clerk, Courts Clerk, Legal Assistant, Alarms/Paid Duty Clerk, Property Maintenance Operator, Registrar, Logistics Support Assistant, Research Coordinator
        Starting salary $60K to $70K
        Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies
        Vacation allowance new employees receive 2 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
        Additional vacation information starting vacation allowance ranges from 2 to 3 weeks

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