The Ontario Police College is seeking two exceptional leaders to join its team as
Chief Instructor, Senior/Specialized Training and Chief Instructor, Specialized Operations. These influential roles offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of police training across Ontario by leading advanced, specialized, and operational training programs that support both sworn and civilian members of police services. As policing continues to evolve, you will play a key role in modernizing training, driving innovation, and helping to establish consistent, evidence-based standards under Ontario's policing framework. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on policing excellence, professional development, and community safety across the province.
As a member of the Ontario Police College leadership team, you will provide strategic leadership to high-performing instructional staff, foster strong partnerships with police services and government stakeholders, and champion a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will guide the development and delivery of innovative training programs, respond to emerging trends and legislative changes affecting policing, and help ensure Ontario's police professionals are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing environment. If you are a respected policing leader with a passion for people development, organizational excellence, and shaping the future of police education, we encourage you to apply and be part of this important mission.
As the
Chief Instructor, Senior and Specialized Training, you will oversee practical and knowledge-based training for experienced officers including specialized police training, and criminal investigations for sworn and civilian members of police services.
As the
Chief Instructor, Specialized Operations Training, you will oversee practical and knowledge-based training for experienced officers including incident command, public order and crisis negotiation.
As a provincial leadership role, these positions involve periodic travel across Ontario to build relationships, collaborate with policing partners, participate in zone meetings, and support key initiatives. While travel is required, it is generally limited and occurs on an as-needed basis rather than as a routine part of the work week.
Leadership That Makes a Difference
At its core, leadership in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is about creating positive change for people and communities across Ontario. We're looking for leaders who are authentic, accountable, and courageous. People who bring others together, ask bold questions, and lead with purpose.
We believe great leadership starts with high standards and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right, even when it's hard.
As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.
You won't be doing it alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization.
Leadership is about impact, and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:
- Collaborate with peer Chief Instructors to support the delivery, administration, and continuous improvement of the Basic Constable Training Program and senior and specialized training.
- Lead and manage high performing teams responsible for the direct delivery of police service specific training and skills development.
- Review, consult on, and ensure quality of curriculum materials, including lesson plans, course standards, and teaching resources, in coordination with the Deputy Director and Director.
- Ensure training compliance and readiness by confirming provincial/ministry staff and service providers have the required knowledge and skills to meet mandated responsibilities.
- Drive change and continuous improvement by leading initiatives and assessing emerging issues and trends that impact program delivery and effectiveness.
- Prepare clear, detailed reports and stakeholder responses while engaging staff and partners to resolve complex and sensitive issues.
- Chair or contribute to senior level committees and initiatives focused on the design, development, evaluation, and modernization of ministry programs.
- Build and sustain productive stakeholder relationships by collaborating, partnering, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels.
Your ability to align your team's efforts with broader organizational goals will be key to your success, and to the success of the people we serve.
Meet Your New Team
The Ontario Police College (OPC) plays a pivotal role in enhancing public safety across Ontario by establishing and delivering evidence-based standards for police training, education, and performance assessment. As the province's premier law enforcement training institution, OPC provides comprehensive programs that span from foundational recruit training to advanced courses for senior officers, ensuring that police services are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ethical frameworks necessary to serve diverse communities effectively. Through its commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and professional excellence, the College fosters a culture of accountability and preparedness, supporting officers in meeting the evolving challenges of modern policing while upholding the highest standards of public trust and community engagement.
- You have demonstrated leadership skills to support, engage, and develop staff during times of change.
- You have proven ability to manage high-performing teams and promote the acceptance of new approaches to training and program delivery.
- You have strong financial management skills, including the ability to manage resources effectively and contribute to long-term financial and resource planning.
- You are proficient in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and mediation.
- You have senior leadership experience.
- You have in-depth knowledge of adult education theories and methodologies to coordinate and ensure the effective delivery of programs.
- You have up-to-date knowledge of existing, new, and evolving advancements in practices and technology impacting policing services.
- You have financial acumen to monitor and administer budgets, as well as procure goods and services.
- You are proficient in leading continuous improvement initiatives, change processes, and product development related to program delivery.
- You have a sound understanding of program design principles to oversee the development of programs aligned with the training system.
- You have knowledge of performance measurement and evaluation methods to report on program effectiveness.
- You can evaluate courses, training policies and procedures to ensure that the organization is responsive to changing policing and legal issues.
- You have experience in assessing trends and issues impacting training programs, strategies, standards, and delivery mechanisms.
- You have advanced oral and written communication skills, enabling effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
- You have exceptional collaboration and relationship building skills to foster partnerships and engage with stakeholders at various levels.
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
- diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
- accessibility
- Anti-Racism Policy
