Thank you for your interest in the Youth Recruit Academy!

Online application available here. 

The dates for the applications:

Open date: Monday, April 7, 2025

End date: Friday, May 30, 2025

The YRA program takes 40 outstanding high school students in each program. A selection process will take place on all applications depending on the requirements outlined below:

You must currently be in Grade 10, 11 or 12, with good attendance.

You have no criminal convictions for which a pardon or record suspension has not been granted.

You have no associations with those who are known to have an extensive criminal record.

Must be committed to attending all five full days, from 8:00a.m to 4:00 p.m. 

If accepted, you will be required to attend an evening meeting with your parent/guardian prior to the YRA start date.

Selection to the program will take place after deadline closes. 

A high level of physical fitness is an essential aspect of a recruit constable. Being physically fit is not only a significant part of the application process but also throughout Recruit Training and into a future policing career.

The YRA will put your physical fitness to the test—a fundamental part of EPS’ own Recruit Training Unit. Workouts may include cardio and strength conditioning, ranging from a long run to a circuit-style activity and other various physical activities. 

Each training day, our recruits must ensure they have the essential items in their kits to succeed in that day's activities.

For YRA, it's no different. You will need to come prepared for both indoor and outdoor components. Before the start of the week, YRA participants will be provided with a kit that will include the following:

• T-shirts
• Shorts
• Long sleeve shirt
• Hat
• Water bottle
• Drawstring bag

The academy will continue operations, rain or shine, so make sure you pack your kits with the following personal items:

• Running shoes
• Snacks
• Change of clothes