Join our team
NAPS is looking to hire individuals from the Indigenous area we serve, and/or those who have a demonstrated knowledge of NAPS and First Nation people and culture.
The constables are expected to be academically and physically strong and well prepared for the requirements of the Ontario Police College. Officers fly in and out of their northern postings. We are interested in hiring people who are serious about a policing career with our service and who have truly considered what is required to be a NAPS constable.
Duties of a NAPS Officer
Some of the duties of a Nishnawbe Aski Police Constable are:
- preparation of administrative and statistical reports
- attend or prepare community policing events/presentations
- preparation of occurrence reporting system reports
- make entries into occurrence books
- maintenance of a daily journal
- conduct criminal and non-criminal investigations and be thoroughly conversant with criminal matters in the Indigenous Community.
- interrogation of suspects, interviewing witnesses and development of informants
- enforcement of Criminal Code and other Federal Statutes
- enforcement of Provincial Statutes (H.T.A.,L.L.A., etc.), where applicable
- investigating accidents
- effect arrests under Federal and Provincial Legislation
- attend Criminal and Traffic Court
- attend Post-Mortem Examinations
- attend Coroners inquests
- communicate with First Nation Council
Schedule
NAPS offers a schedule compatible with the unique geography of our Police Service. Officers in remote locations work on a rotation of 14 consecutive days followed by 14 days off, while our drive-in communities work 8 consecutive days followed by 6 days off.
The bi-weekly rotation allows our officers to have a balanced work-life schedule!
Flying to work
N.A.P.S covers the cost of travel to fly-in communities.
This applies to flights from each regional hub which are as follows:
- North West Region – Sioux Lookout, ON
- Central Region – Thunder Bay, ON
- North East Region – Sudbury, ON & Timmins, ON.
The service has a regular bi-weekly chartered flight that transports officers from each flight hub to each community on Monday and Tuesday.
All flights and travel to regional hubs are at the cost of the employee. *
Accommodations
N.A.P.S provides officer accommodations while you are on rotation.
While you are working in a community with our service, you do not need to worry about your accommodations for your 14 day rotation! The service provides residences to all officers at no cost to you!
Officers are required to bring their own food and personal supplies to their posted community for each rotation.
Salary
| Bi-Weekly | Annual | Weekly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Class – OPC | $2,522.94 | $65,596.43 | $1,261.47 | $31.54 |
| 4th Class | $3,216.82 | $83,637.29 | $1,608.41 | $40.21 |
| 3rd Class | $3,676.65 | $95,592.90 | $1,838.32 | $45.96 |
| 2nd Class | $4,090.28 | $106,347.30 | $2,045.14 | $51.13 |
| 1st Class | $4,595.53 | $119,483.83 | $2,297.77 | $57.44 |
This salary grid has been updated as of 2025-01-09.
Benefits
Life Insurance
300% of annual earnings to a maximum of $120,000 (employees may choose to top up to $500,000 at their own expense)
Dependent Life
Spouse – $10,000
Child – $5000
Short-term Disability
65% of weekly pay
Long-term Disability
75% of weekly pay to a maximum of $3200 per month
Healthcare
100% – private hospital room, prescription medicine reimbursement $750 annually, chiropractors, physiotherapists, podiatrists, naturopaths, osteopaths, psychologists/social workers, speech therapists, massage therapists, audiologists
Vision
Eye exams one every 24 months Glasses and contact lenses – $200 every 24 months
Dental
100% – Basic Coverage (to a maximum of $1500/annually)
100% – Accidental Dental Injury Coverage (unlimited)
80% – Major Coverage (to a maximum of $1500/annually)
50% – Orthodontic Coverage (to a maximum of $1500/lifetime)
Holidays
| 1-8 years of service | 15 days |
| 9-12 years of service | 20 days |
| 13-24 years of service | 25 days |
| 25 + years of service | 30 days |
Pension
All full-time uniform employees are members of the Ontario Pension Board plan. This is a defined plan and rates are set by the OPB based on annual salary; contributions are taken bi-weekly through pre-authorized payroll deductions. Nishnawbe Aski Police Service matches all contributions.
Proudly serving and protecting our member communities
The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service serves 34 First Nation communities in the Nishnawbe Aski Nation Territory.
Our officers police an area that equals two-thirds of the province of Ontario, from the Manitoba border up the James Bay Coast over to the Quebec border.
Yes we are currently hiring interested and qualified individuals who meet the requirements outlined on our application page!
We are currently hiring New Constables and Experienced Officers who are interested in joining our service!
No! We currently do not require the O.A.C.P Certificate of Results.
Simply visit our Apply page and apply online today!
Yes Fitness Logs are required as apart of our Stage 2-4 Constable Selection Process. The Fitness Logs will be provided to you in the Stage 2-4 Constable Selection Process stage however, you can begin to write down your fitness schedule and workouts to prepare!
No, as an inclusive workplace NAPS values and supports diversity. Although an Indigenous background is considered an asset in the communities we service, we currently have a diverse workforce with employees from all over Canada with many different backgrounds.
As long as you are a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada and you meet all other eligibility requirements, you are eligible to apply!
You can Click Here to apply to our service as a New Constable today!
There is no specific time period for the process and it will vary for many reasons. All applicants are reminded that when applying, it is for the position of Police Constable and not a particular Intake.
Intakes for Basic Constable Training (BCT) are March, June September and December.
Currently the Government of Canada is subsidizing the cost of the Ontario Police College Basic Constable Training program making it free of cost to recruits!
You will be paid during your training at the Ontario Police College and your accommodations as well as meals are provided ensuring that your training process is solely focused on training and learning how to become a successful constable!
Yes, the current salary for Basic Constable Training (BCT) is $65,596.43. The full Salary grid can be viewed on our About page!
Right now! It is recommended that completed applications be submitted as soon as possible through our website.
You can apply now by Clicking Here to fill out our online application form!
If you have any questions or concerns prior to applying, don’t hesitate to send us an email with any question you have about the process at recruitment@naps.ca!
Who should I contact if I have more questions?
Uniform Recruitment
1(807)623-2161 or Recruitment@naps.ca
973 Balmoral Street
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 0E2