Grey Bruce OPP are opening applications for the Youth in Policing Initiative.

The paid summer employment program is offered to youth 15-18 years of age to develop leadership skills, get hands on experience and build connections within the community.

The 2026 program runs for 8 weeks over July and August with participants getting up to 40 hours per week.

Applicants must be between 15-18 years old, be enrolled in secondary school, be a resident within the Grey Bruce OPP policed area and complete the recruitment and background clearance process.

Applications are due by February 13th.

Applicants must submit:

• A resume, and
• A short essay (maximum 1,000 words) describing:
• Why they would benefit from participating in the YIPI program
• What strengths, skills, or perspectives they would bring to the role

Submissions can be emailed to kody.lyons@opp.ca or delivered in person to one of the following OPP detachments:

• Grey Bruce OPP – Wiarton Detachment 50 Berford Street, Wiarton
• Grey Bruce OPP – Chatsworth Detachment 317057 Highway 6 & 10, Chatsworth