Justice, Community Safety, & Emergency Services
About the Program:
About the Program:
Events such as the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, have raised public and government recognition of the vital role of Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services in ensuring the safety of Ontarians. Safety legislation in Ontario continues to evolve with enhanced efforts to ensure the public’s safety and security. These efforts have led to various new programs and significant staffing increases within the sector. Police officer, firefighter, paralegal, soldier, emergency manager, correctional officer, conservation officer, border services officer, 911 dispatcher, lawyer are some of the in demand career opportunities in this sector.
Events such as the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, have raised public and government recognition of the vital role of Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services in ensuring the safety of Ontarians. Safety legislation in Ontario continues to evolve with enhanced efforts to ensure the public’s safety and security. These efforts have led to various new programs and significant staffing increases within the sector. Police officer, firefighter, paralegal, soldier, emergency manager, correctional officer, conservation officer, border services officer, 911 dispatcher, lawyer are some of the in demand career opportunities in this sector.
Why Enrol in the Program?
Why Enrol in the Program?
- Graduate with a SHSM seal of designation on your secondary school diploma
- Earn a Specialist High Skills Major designation on OSSD transcript
- Gain valuable industry specific work experience and knowledge
Future Career Paths
Future Career Paths
- Apprenticeship – this sector does not yet offer apprenticeship training opportunities
- College – air traffic controller, court recorder, law clerk, paralegal, firefighter, forest fire officer, police officer, customs border services
- University – criminologist, forensics and criminology, lawyer, military officer, policy advisor, probation officer, youth worker – corrections, politics
- Entry level workplace – animal control officer, court clerk, court services officer, emergency services dispatcher, municipal law enforcement officer, private investigator, security guard
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In the Justice, Community Safety & Emergency Services major, students will take 8 credits in grade 11 and 12:
In the Justice, Community Safety & Emergency Services major, students will take 8 credits in grade 11 and 12:
- 4 Justice, Community Safety & Emergency Services major credits
- 1 English credit (Grade 11 or 12)
- 1 Math credit (Grade 11 or 12)
- 2 co-operative education credits to gain workplace experience that helps you refine and practice your knowledge and skills
Additionally, students will have opportunities for:
Additionally, students will have opportunities for:
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach-ahead activities in Justice, Community Safety & Emergency Services
- Certifications and training programs related to JCE, including:
- 4 compulsory certifications: Standard First Aid, WHMIS (generic), CPR (Level C) with AED, Conflict Resolution
- 3 additional certifications and/or training courses as specified in the sector-specific guide
Want to Know More?
Want to Know More?
Contact:
Contact:
Mr. Chow, Justice Community, Safety & Emergency (SHSM Liaison for YCDSB)
Mr. Chow, Justice Community, Safety & Emergency (SHSM Liaison for YCDSB)
Email: joseph.chow@ycdsbk12.ca
Email: joseph.chow@ycdsbk12.ca