Student - Corporate Communications

The Team You Are Joining – Who We Are:The Halton Regional Police Service contributes to the safety and well-being of more than 620,000 residents in Halton Region which includes the Towns of Milton, Halton Hills and Oakville, and the City of Burlington. It is our continual pursuit of excellence that keeps Halton at the forefront of policing and as a leader in the public safety arena. Through upstream approaches, partner collaboration, training, community engagement and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity, we have been able to maintain Halton’s status as the safest Canadian municipality with a population of 100,000 or more. This is exemplified through deep collaboration between our growing team of over 1,100 members and our residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipal governments. The Halton Regional Police Service is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025. About the Role – How You Will Contribute to the Service: What you will be Responsible For: The Halton Regional Police Service is seeking one energetic, collaborative, and innovative individual to join our Corporate Communications Unit as a Summer Student from May to August. The student will assist with implementing Corporate Communications programs, including video producing and editing, content creation social media strategy, and event support such as news conferences. They will also contribute to designing visual communications, project management and provide administrative support where needed This fast-paced environment will help the student develop their writing, creative, and strategic thinking skills. They will gain exposure to the highest professional standards in policing, grow their leadership abilities, and build credentials as trusted communications advisors at HRPS—experience that will benefit their ongoing professional pursuits. The student will learn from a team of experienced communicators, enhancing organizational and interpersonal skills. Additionally, the student will shadow and support the Corporate Communications team in areas such as strategic communications, media relations, social media, community engagement, and internal unit operations. What You Will Bring to the Role: Education, Certifications and Qualifications: The applicant must be currently enrolled in a full-time postgraduate certificate program in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or Multi-Media. Experience using MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro), DSLR camera operation, and social media management tools l is required. Strong writing, research, and communication skills are also essential. Previous Experience, Knowledge and Skills: Our ideal candidate will possess strong integrity, maintain confidentiality and manage highly sensitive information. The candidate must be a self-starter with a can do attitude and is keen to share creative ideas , with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and pay a high degree of attention to detail. Strong collaborative, analytical and organizational skills, with a superior ability to problem-solve. Note: The successful applicant will need to pass a background check to the satisfaction of the Service This will include reference checks with previous employers, verification of educational achievements, and a criminal background screen. What We Offer: We offer the opportunity to join a progressive work environment with a leading police service. Our Service is committed to the values of Trust and Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Teamwork and Justice. This position is based out of our Oakville Headquarters facility which is located at the QEW and North Service Road West.  Hourly Rate: This is a paid student position starting at $20.11 for a four-month term (May to August 2026) contract Working Hours: 35 hours per week: Monday – Friday. This position is based out of our Oakville Headquarters facility which is located at the QEW and North Service Road West.  Summer Student Selection Process and Projected Timelines: Step 1: Apply Online — December 3, 2025 to December 16, 2025All applicants must complete and submit the following application components: an online questionnaire, a written submission, and a résumé. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Mini Video Interview Submission: Along with your resume and cover letter, please include a video submission introducing yourself, outlining your skills, knowledge and motivation for applying to your selected Summer Student Unit role, and describing the impact you believe you would make as a Summer Student with the Halton Regional Police Service. In your video, also identify two things you hope to gain from the summer experience if selected. Please note that your video submission should be 3–5 minutes in duration. Step 2: Resume Screening — December 16, 2025 to January 3, 2026 Step 3: Applicant Notifications — January 6, 2026. Applicants will be informed of their application status. Those selected to advance to the interview stage will receive an interview invitation. Step 4: Behavioural Interviews — Week of January 12 to January 22, 2026Selected applicants will be invited to attend in-person behavioural interviews. Step 5: Pre-Employment Checks — Week of January 26, 2026Pre-employment checks will be conducted for shortlisted candidates. These checks include a Security Check, Professional Reference checks, and any additional employment verifications relevant to the specific role. Note: The Security Check appointment must be completed in person. Step 6: Decision Making — Week of February 17, 2026. All applicants will be notified of their final application status via email. Step 7: Hire Date — Week of May 4, 2026 How to be Considered for This Exciting Opportunity: Please apply online with a resume, a detailed letter outlining your experience and skills and how they relate to this role with the Service and your mini interview video submission. Your application must be submitted to the Service’s on-line system to be considered for this vacancy and quoting Competition #99-C-25 by 4:00 pm on December 16, 2025.  The Halton Regional Police Service is proud to be an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage and welcome applications from all who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and/or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) during any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to remove any barriers. Please do not hesitate to let us know by contacting us for assistance at civilianrecruiting@haltonpolice.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our organization. Only those who are selected to advance through the recruitment process will be contacted by our team.