Cadet

Status: Temporary Full-Time
Contract Length: 16 month contract
Base Location: Headquarters - 200 Maple Grove, Cambridge
Number of Position(s): 1-20
Reason for Vacancy: Backfill
Deadline to Apply: Friday, February 20th at 11:59 p.m.
2026 Hourly Rate: $24.75

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Cadet

Summary

The Cadet position is meant to be utilized for the creation of a future ready pool of qualified Constable candidates for the WRPS, by developing the required competencies, skills, and abilities. The goal is to help bridge the gaps in terms of a candidate’s readiness for a career in policing, through continual guidance and assessment.

During the 16-month contract, the Cadet will be assigned to the Neighbourhood Policing. Duties assigned will correlate to the competencies of a police officer. At the end of their initial training with a Mentor officer, members will be assigned to mentor with various branches in the service as determined by the Cadet Coordinator. Assigned branches will be Forensic Identification, Traffic Services, General Detecties, Intimate Partner Violence, Court Services, and Community and Youth Engagement Unit.

You Will:

Be required to accompany a designated coach officer/mentor officer within the assigned arm of the Service, during uniform patrol, including foot patrol.
Follows the Neighbourhood Policing Division's shift schedule, deployed between all three divisions
Assist with the preparation and processing of Crown Briefs, including scanning and redaction of notes, disclosure checklist, dictation and workflows, Axon requests while assigned to the following:
Assist with shuttling of vehicles, which includes taking service vehicles (such as marked police vehicles) for routine or ad hoc maintenance, and returning them to the assigned division/branch.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the corresponding divisional/branch commanders.

You Have:

Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent
Valid class G license with less than 6 demerit points
Current Standard First Aid and CPR (Basic Rescuer Level C), or obtain within 12 months
No criminal record of which a records suspension (pardon) as not been received
Clear suitability assessment based on profession knowledge, clean record, and regional understanding through the pre-screening (PBQ), Local Focused Assessment and Interview.

You Are:

Minimum eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application
Able to achieve a level 7 in the 20m shuttle run
Required to have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Expected to posses organization skills
Expected to have presentation skills

Waterloo Regional Police Service values diversity and supports inclusion as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Waterloo Regional Police Service is dedicated to developing and promoting professionally skilled employees who reflect the community we serve. We are currently accepting applications for the position of Police Constable and encourage all candidates who are seeking a career in policing, who value diversity and are committed to providing our community with exceptional service to apply.

Waterloo Regional Police Service delivers exceptional police services to more than 625,000 residents. The Region of Waterloo is a richly diverse and prosperous community in Southern Ontario that offers the unique combination of a growing urban centre comprised of three municipalities; Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo; surrounded by four rural communities; North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich Townships. We are a Region that is proud of our diversity and to be an organization that is focused on its people.

Why join WRPS?

Comprehensive benefits coverage, including employer-paid Health/Dental and Life Insurance
Dynamic, team-focused environment supporting the community
Strong, supportive leadership
Employee fitness and wellness programs
2026 hourly rate: $24.75

If you’re interested in this position, please apply online by Friday, February 20th at 11:59 p.m.

Please ensure you provide all supporting information from current and past employment (if applicable) to specify how you meet the requirements for this position in your online profile. You will be assessed based on the information provided in your application.

If you require accommodation in completing the application process, or with any portion of the application process or interview, please email the WRPS at HumanResources@wrps.on.ca.

Diversity through inclusion – we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process:

Waterloo Regional Police Services may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency during the recruitment process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment. AI does not make final hiring decisions.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.