Job Description / Duties

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey to shape the future of Ontario's Legislative Assembly, with innovation and excellence in parliamentary operations? At the Office of the Assembly, we're not just supporting Parliament; we’re a dynamic team dedicated to driving change and making an impact every day.
At the heart of our mission is to provide non-partisan administrative and procedural services to all MPPs, along with operational support for the daily activities of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Our success is intricately tied to the strength and diversity of our staff, as we champion our core values: integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and excellence.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can share your expertise in a Peace Officer capacity? Seize this opportunity to embody our organizational values within our Legislative Protective Services Branch. As a valued member of our team, reporting directly to the Sergeant you will collaborate closely with a dynamic group of Peace Officers and Protective Services Officers.

What You’ll Do
You’ll act with integrity to:
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and independence from political influences.
• Act in conformity with the law and established policies.
• Exhibit the utmost tact, diplomacy and confidentiality at all times.

You’ll support our collaboration as you:
• Carry out your duties as a Peace Officer in accordance with legislation and Service standards.
• Apply the principles of bias-free law enforcement.
• Conduct general patrols and control access within the Legislative Precinct.
• Respond to calls for Service (i.e. criminal activity, security breaches, medical emergencies, potential threats, etc).
• Maintain the safety of self and others.
• Provide exceptional customer service in your daily interactions with Members of Provincial. Parliament, the media, visiting dignitaries and the general public.
• Complete investigations and prepare reports.
• Deliver court testimony, as required.
How You Qualify
You demonstrate excellence through your:
• Ability to possess a minimum Canadian equivalent secondary school (high school) diploma. Post-secondary education is advantageous.
• Be of good moral character and habits.
• Be physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position, having regard to your safety and the safety of the public.
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• Have no criminal conviction(s) for which a pardon has not been granted.
• Successful completion of the mandatory certification and recertification courses as required.
• Successful completion of the 16-week Basic training program.
• Proficient in English, including being able to speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Valid Standard First Aid Level C certification.
• Valid G-Class driver's license.
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.

Qualifications / Required Skills

If you join our team, you can expect:
• A comprehensive benefit and pension package.
• To be encouraged and supported to grow your career through training and development.
• A dynamic work environment.
• To work with a team of dedicated professionals.
• The incumbent will be required to work rotational shifts, 40 hours per week in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week operation.
Note: An extensive background check, including a police reference check, will be required for those applicants who advance to the mandatory screening stage of our recruitment process.

Salary Range: $73,125 to $104,466

Employment offers are conditional on successfully completing and passing all training (academic and physical). Peace Officers will remain at their current step pay rate until the successful completion of Cadet training, determined by LPS. Upon successful completion of the required training program, Peace Officers will move to the Peace Officer Salary Grid.

Salary: $73,125 to $104,466

Contact Information

If you’re ambitious, passionate, and ready to make your mark, seize the opportunity by visiting us at https://laocareers.powerappsportals.com/jobcompetition/?ns_jobcompetitionid=a875a051-ab1b-f011-998a-0022483c0332 and selecting “Careers” at the bottom of the page for more details.

File No.: LA-2025-46
Closing Date: Friday, May 23, 2025.

Join us in shaping the future of Ontario's Legislative Assembly. Your journey starts here!
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who champions diversity and inclusion. We foster an environment where unique perspectives are valued, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you need accommodations during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hr@ola.org.