Completing your application
Create a Careers Portal profile
Follow these steps to set up your Careers Portal profile and begin your application:
- Enter the Careers Portal.
- Select “View Careers Profile” (top-right of the screen).
- On the sign-in page, select “Create an account” and complete all mandatory fields.
- Once all mandatory fields are completed, select “Create Account.”
- Open each drop-down section to begin entering additional information, including:
- Employment details: List every job you have had, including specific dates you worked.
- Secondary and post-secondary education: List every school you attended, starting with high school (not only where you earned a diploma).
- Language skills
- Certificates, licenses, workshops and seminars
- Volunteer details
- Police service applications (current and past): List every application you have ever submitted.
- Select “My Documents” to begin uploading all mandatory documents.
Collect and upload all mandatory documents
Before you apply, make sure your documents are complete and ready to upload. We will not process your application until all required documents are submitted.
Required documents include:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Original high school diploma
- High school (secondary school) transcripts
- Equivalency certificate (if you completed secondary school outside of Canada)
- Post-secondary transcripts (from all institutions attended), if attended
- Post-secondary diploma, if completed
- Equivalency certificate (if you completed secondary school outside of Canada)
- Valid Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) Certificate of Results
- Medical examination package (hearing and vision results that meet the required standard)
- Copies of Emergency or Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Level ‘C’ Certificate (these certifications must remain valid throughout the constable selection process)
- Completed Consent and Release of Liability
- Completed Confidential Applicant Survey
Refer to our candidate guide to learn how to properly title your documents.
Submit application
Before you select “Submit Application,” make sure:
- All required profile sections are complete and accurate
- All mandatory documents have been uploaded successfully
- Your contact information is up-to-date
Incomplete profiles or missing documents may delay the review of your application.
After you submit, you will receive a confirmation message that we received your application.
Get Started
Are you ready to apply?
Make sure you meet the requirements, understand the process and take the next step toward your career with York Regional Police.
Here's what happens next: The selection process
York Regional Police uses a structured, values-based selection process to assess whether you’re a good fit for the role.
Application review
After you submit your application, we review it in detail. If you move forward, we assign your file to a recruiter, who will be your main contact throughout the process.
Pre-background questionnaire (PBQ)
If you advance, a recruiter will contact you to complete the PBQ. The questionnaire asks about your character, work and school habits, driving and criminal record, drug use, social media activity and credit history.
Modified PIN test
The modified PIN test includes pushups, a sit-and-reach flexibility test, core endurance and grip strength.
Candidates also complete the shuttle run to measure aerobic fitness. They must reach at least Level 5.5 to move to the next step in the process.
Values-based hiring interview
If you’re successful, you will take part in a blended interview to assess your knowledge of YRP and York Region, along with key competencies through behavioural, situational, biographical and knowledge-based questions.
Psychological assessment
After a successful interview, you may be invited to complete a psychological assessment to help assess your suitability for the role.
Police background investigation
We verify the information you provided and complete security and reference checks. Background officers also visit your home and workplace.
Conditional offer
If you are approved by the Chief of Police and rank among the most competitive candidates, you may receive a conditional offer of employment.
Meet the Team
Want to meet your future coworkers?
Meet our recruiting team at an upcoming event and get your questions answered in person. We’ll walk you through the application process, explain what we look for in candidates, and share what training and work on the frontlines can look like.
