Special Constable In Training

About Toronto Community Housing Corporation

Toronto Community Housing Corporation (“TCHC”) is the largest social housing provider in Canada and the second largest in North America. We are wholly owned by the City of Toronto and operate in a non-profit manner. TCHC provides homes to over 41,000 low and moderate-income households in 88 of Toronto's neighbourhoods, with 93,000 tenants from many different backgrounds with a diversity in age, education, language, mental and physical ability, religion, ethnicity and race.

We are an essential part of the City of Toronto's fabric and social system.

Our over 2,000 employees work to achieve our vision of quality homes in vibrant communities where people are proud to live and work.

Full‑time Permanent

$28.75/hr (Training Rate); $36.75/hr - $47.50/hr upon completing training

Rotating 12 hour Day and Nights Shifts Including evenings and weekends. 42 hours per week

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OPSEU Local 529

Community Safety Unit

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Existing

CSU

Existing

Candidate List

• Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities;
• Three (3) weeks paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service;
• Four (4) paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Health and dental benefits;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary);
• Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year;
• Fitness membership discount;

Please note:

A Candidate Pool will be created from this competition and will be used to fill current and future Special Constable opportunities that may become available.

To learn more about the Community Safety Unit Recruitment, please visit:
Community Safety Unit Career Page

Please note that applications without the required documentation will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed by the hiring team.

• Current and valid First Aid, CPR and AED certification;
• Secondary school diploma, post secondary education an asset;
• Valid G drivers license (no more than three demerit points, permitting you to drive in Ontario with full driving privileges; and
• Documentation from Criteria A, listed below:

• A valid certification letter from Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police ("OACP"), including the Hearing & Vision & 2 week Fitness Logs. Please visit  or contact OACP directly at  or email:  for additional information.

• Carry out general security and safety duties under the direction of the supervisor and/or manager;
• Investigate complaints and incidents in a prompt and courteous manner;
• Work with the community office staff to effect peaceful transitions and de-escalate difficult situations;
• Establish and maintain harmonious relations with residents;
• Prepare reports/logs of any complaints, incidents, or inspections;
• Make recommendations that would improve the operational effectiveness of the security process;
• Attend court as a witness, as required.
• Assist staff in implementing any new initiatives at particular sites on a pilot or community-wide basis;
• Carry out duties assigned including initiatives such as staff training, taking lead responsibility for joint housing and community projects, testing and reporting on various security strategies and approaches;
• Develop strong working relationships with police, fire departments, social agencies etc. to promote…