Toronto Police hiring event at Guelph-Humber highlights diverse career paths in law enforcement

The University of Guelph-Humber (U of GH) is the first step for students to launch their dream career. It’s a place where network connections can be developed, and where students can explore different career pathways, including through the University’s connection to partners such as the Toronto Police Service (TPS).  

Through this partnership, the Toronto Police Service Community Recruitment Fair was held at U of GH this March. It allowed students, especially those in the Justice Studies program, to directly connect with the TPS recruitment team, meet members from speciality units, and learn more about career opportunities within the Service. TPS is also considered one of the largest employers in Toronto and the surrounding area, and are actively recruiting; this could be of interest to students graduating this spring.  

“These events are crucial to our education because learning from a textbook and our professors is amazing, but actually networking and hearing real-life stories from current officers is a whole other experience that's so important,” third-year Justice Studies student Nicole Wassef said, who assisted the Justice Studies program with organizing the event.

Students had the opportunity to meet with TPS recruiters, attend information sessions, and explore a showcase in the U of GH atrium featuring various units where they could meet officers (including a police dog named Warden). Highlighted at the event were: the Financial Crimes unit, the Marine unit, Police Dog services, Forensic Identification services, and others. Displays including drones, the Emergency Task Force (ETF), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) tools including remote-controlled robots, and vintage police vehicles were held outside.  

These displays align with new Justice Studies curriculum that will begin rolling out Fall 2026 for new student cohorts, which includes courses in third and fourth year on drones and remote piloted technologies, anti-money laundering and financial investigations, cybercrime prevention, and more. The changes reflect evolving industry needs. 

“When we examine the direction we're headed with the Justice Studies program here at the University of Guelph-Humber, we want to be responsive to industry changes within law enforcement and within the justice sector in general,” Justice Studies Associate Head Jasdeep (Jessy) Singh said. “We look at drone technology, we look at anti-money laundering, we have this at the career fair. It's really showing students that there's more to a police service than just frontline policing.”

He continued, “The Toronto Police Service is actively hiring four times throughout the year. So, this is an excellent opportunity for our [future] grads to get that information and then turn it into career.”

Moreover, the event highlighted the success of U of GH alumni working as officers with TPS. Alumni officers attended the event to share their stories and provide advice to students who are in a position that they were once in.

Sgt. Mandeep Chahal is a Justice Studies alum (class of 2010) who returned to give back to the student body at Guelph-Humber. He said the program prepared him for the dynamic world of policing, which he completed while he was a full-time police officer.

“[As a student at U of GH] you get ahead, you're able to understand what a policing career requires. So that enhances your ability to excel in communication, interviews, testing. That was the main benefit that I got out of the University of Guelph-Humber,” Sgt. Chahal said, adding that having instructors with policing experience at the University was part of what made his experience great. 

With the event successfully inspiring and informing students, Justice Studies Chair Gary Galbraith said, "The program is greatly honoured to collaborate with our friends and partners at the Toronto Police Service, and we value the opportunity to continue connecting our students with professionals in the field.” 

The Justice Studies program opens doors to careers in the justice sector. From policing to law and beyond, the possibilities are limitless. Learn more about the program here. 

And for professionals in the field, explore our virtual Justice & Public Safety program here.