YRP, LEA Consulting Top Employers for Young People

York Regional Police (YRP) and LEA Consulting Ltd. have been recognized among Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026) by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition.

“At a time when Canada faces fundamental challenges to its economic model, how effectively we develop the next generation will help determine whether the country succeeds,” says Kristina Leung, managing editor at Mediacorp. “It’s essential for employers to harness their perspectives and unique skills to create resilience not only within their own organizations but across the economy as a whole.”

YRP offers a Student Cadet Program for students attending a police-related college or university program, working up to 24 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours during the summer. Cadets work at police districts assisting with cell checks, front desk duties, monitoring statements and other administrative tasks for one year, with the potential to renew for a second

It also offers an internal mentoring program that pairs civilian mentors with mentees over a six-month period to discuss professional development and career goals. Newly-uniformed employees are assigned a coach officer to mentor and train them at the start of their career, in addition to a senior or retired officer who can offer advice and guidance.

LEA Consulting in Markham supports a Young Professionals Group that organizes several training and mentoring sessions throughout the year with professional trainers. Recent sessions have covered topics such as public speaking and learning to golf. It has a pilot leadership development program for young professionals to fast-track career growth and create a pipeline of future leaders. As part of the program, participants have access to job shadowing, leadership training sessions and a mentoring program focused on developing leadership skills.

Now in its 24th year, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People is an editorial competition that recognizes employers offering exceptional workplaces and development programs for people at the start of their careers.

Winners are selected by the editorial team behind the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project based on the quality and depth of their recruitment, training, mentorship and career management programs. Those include initiatives such as tuition assistance, co-op and work-study placements, structured mentoring, and bonuses for completing professional or trade certifications. The competition is open to any employer, public or private sector, with its head office or principal place of business in Canada.

Photo: York Regional Police (YRP) and LEA Consulting Ltd. have been recognized among Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2026) by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada’s Top 100 Employers competition. (Photo courtesy of York Regional Police)