York Regional Police recognized as an exceptional workplace
Tenth and eighth time’s a charm. YRP has been continuously named as a top employer in the GTA and for young people
2024 saw us add a couple of feathers to our cap. For the tenth year in a row, York Regional Police has been named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, and for the eight year in a row as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.
Both distinctions are part of Canada’s Top 100 Employers program, an editorial project of Mediacorp Canada Inc., the nation’s largest publisher of employment periodicals, and The Globe and Mail. They recognize employers who lead their industries with exceptional human resources programs and forward-thinking workplace policies.
Greater Toronto’s Top Employers
YRP was recognized for a number of outstanding employee benefits which set our service apart from other GTA employers, including:
$10,000
a year for external mental health services
35
weeks of adoption leave top-up pay
100%
compassionate leave top-up pay
18
paid sick days
7
Up to seven weeks of vacation allowance
$7,500
Up to $7,500 total career reimbursement for job-related tuition
We are also one of the few police services in Canada to have licensed clinical psychologists and other mental health clinicians on staff. Members have rapid access to consultation services and comprehensive training related to mental health.
Learn more about our Wellness services: Wellness Bureau promotes physical, mental health – York Regional Police – Annual Report
“For the last decade, York Regional Police has been honoured to be continually named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers,” said Chief Jim MacSween. “Ensuring our members have access to career-boosting professional development and advancement opportunities are the top priorities at YRP, as is ensuring members are supported with outstanding training and wellness programs.”
The Canada’s Top 100 Employers editorial team spotlighted two YRP members in a special profile: Inspector Chi Bhatt and Jenna Vitale, who have both implemented impactful programs. Read about the journeys of these two extraordinary members and how access to robust training, professional development and family and wellness supports helped them advance their careers at Top Employer: York Regional Police.
Canada’s Top Employers for Young People
Canada’s Top Employers for Young People is a designation that recognizes employers across Canada that lead their sectors in offering exceptional workplaces and programs for young people starting their careers.
“Our young members are a critically important part of our organization,” said Chief MacSween. “Supporting their development is a significant priority. York Regional Police is proud to be honoured with this distinction for an eighth consecutive year.”
York Regional Police was selected based on its commitment to mentoring young members through the following initiatives:
- We offer 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 across our facilities
- Our year-long onboarding program includes training, professional development, activities and the opportunity for new employees to establish short- and long-term goals with their supervisor
- The Youth in Policing Initiative offers students aged 15 to 18, who have experienced barriers to success in their communities, the opportunity to see what a career in policing is really like
Read a feature on how training, professional development supports and a people-focused culture have helped young members thrive at Top Employer: York Regional Police.
