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The Project Management and Implementation Specialist is a newly created position in the Wellness Unit who is responsible for managing projects related to Wellness initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time and according to business requirements.This position has the ability to impact change and encourage new ways of thinking about member wellness and I am very excited to be on the team! Being with the Toronto Police Service as a civilian, uniform civilian and most recently… Show more The Project Management and Implementation Specialist is a newly created position in the Wellness Unit who is responsible for managing projects related to Wellness initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time and according to business requirements.This position has the ability to impact change and encourage new ways of thinking about member wellness and I am very excited to be on the team! Being with the Toronto Police Service as a civilian, uniform civilian and most recently, police constable, I plan to bring my collective experiences to the table when assisting to make decisions that impact the everyday lives of TPS members! Show less

The Wellness Unit provides support and guidance to TPS members regarding a variety of topics including workplace safety, return to work initiatives and occupational/non-occupational injury and disease. Since the onset of COVID-19 the workload of this unit has significantly increased; as such members from other areas of the service, myself included, have been seconded to temporarily assist.My role, formally titled a scribe, involves the generation of documents that communicate… Show more The Wellness Unit provides support and guidance to TPS members regarding a variety of topics including workplace safety, return to work initiatives and occupational/non-occupational injury and disease. Since the onset of COVID-19 the workload of this unit has significantly increased; as such members from other areas of the service, myself included, have been seconded to temporarily assist.My role, formally titled a scribe, involves the generation of documents that communicate recommendations for COVID-19 concerning member exposure, symptoms, testing parameters and return to work. These documents are now in the process of being formatted as Unit Specific Policies that speak to the COVID-19 Management Strategy being implemented by the Wellness Unit. As the pandemic continues to evolve so does this position. My role now incorporates a training component where I am responsible for the generation and implementation of training to the 30+ people who are responding to TPS members via the 24 hour pandemic hotline. This position requires a high degree of attention to detail and strong organizational skills. My time with Detective Operations as a Planner/Analyst has been instrumental for the time management and decision making components required for this job. Additionally the adaptability and people skills highlighted with my role at 51 Division as a Special Constable have been invaluable when navigating various conversations that often involve heightened emotions during a time of such uncertainty. Show less

The team lead is responsible for building and/or continuing the existence of a positive work environment while ensuring teams are on task and completing quality work in an efficient manner. At 51 Division I work alongside the police constable assigned to the team in order to ensure new members are trained with regards to relative responsibilities and, perhaps most importantly, help to create and inspire an environment that is centered around teamwork, compassion and… Show more The team lead is responsible for building and/or continuing the existence of a positive work environment while ensuring teams are on task and completing quality work in an efficient manner. At 51 Division I work alongside the police constable assigned to the team in order to ensure new members are trained with regards to relative responsibilities and, perhaps most importantly, help to create and inspire an environment that is centered around teamwork, compassion and knowledge.With the rise and continued growth of the District Special Constable position there are many unpaved paths that lead to where this position can go within the Toronto Police Service. One of my roles as a team lead is to encourage unity within the groups of special constables through both leading by example and also speaking to new recruit classes to provide a "Special Perspective" of life on the road and the amazing opportunity we have to build this program from the starting gate. Show less

The District Special Constable program is a new initiative for the Toronto Police Service as of July 2018 implemented to provide front line support for uniform officers. We are of civilian classification with appointed police powers under Section 17 of the Mental Heath Act and can therefore assist with apprehensions under the MHA. Other responsibilities include prisoner transport and management, searching for missing persons, canvasing for information and evidence, report taking, property… Show more The District Special Constable program is a new initiative for the Toronto Police Service as of July 2018 implemented to provide front line support for uniform officers. We are of civilian classification with appointed police powers under Section 17 of the Mental Heath Act and can therefore assist with apprehensions under the MHA. Other responsibilities include prisoner transport and management, searching for missing persons, canvasing for information and evidence, report taking, property intake and crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED). Show less

Within the Service, I, along with other members of my team, work closely to accomplish tasks within a specific time frame. Our work is important and requires close attention to detail and accuracy. This job has opened my eyes to the functionality of the City and the people that live here. I have and continue to learn about the public service industry and the various ways people have the ability to influence each other whether by means of power or persona. I remain fascinated by the… Show more Within the Service, I, along with other members of my team, work closely to accomplish tasks within a specific time frame. Our work is important and requires close attention to detail and accuracy. This job has opened my eyes to the functionality of the City and the people that live here. I have and continue to learn about the public service industry and the various ways people have the ability to influence each other whether by means of power or persona. I remain fascinated by the educational elements Toronto Police Service has to offer.Responsibilities include:- Work with team to organize and generate documents fulfilling larger project-based goals- Synopsize gathered information in order to generate reports to update other members- Transcribing audio recordings and court proceedings- Alerting officers to pertinent incoming information- Rotating shift work – days, afternoons, nights and holidays Show less

Though short, my time at Symposium concluded with me being one of the lead breakfast/ lunch cooks at Symposium Café where I was challenged with unpredictable rushes and quick-stop customers. I enjoyed the fast paced atmosphere and team environment. With my team, we worked to achieve customer satisfaction and maintain healthy and happy employee relationships. Responsibilities include:- organized and prepared food for service including estimating food sales and minimizing wasted… Show more Though short, my time at Symposium concluded with me being one of the lead breakfast/ lunch cooks at Symposium Café where I was challenged with unpredictable rushes and quick-stop customers. I enjoyed the fast paced atmosphere and team environment. With my team, we worked to achieve customer satisfaction and maintain healthy and happy employee relationships. Responsibilities include:- organized and prepared food for service including estimating food sales and minimizing wasted product- orchestrated staff to work efficiently during service, focalizing on customer satisfaction- maintained team atmosphere emphasizing importance of positivity, productivity and teamworkprepare purchase orders and ensure deliveries were correct Show less

As a photographer for a family-oriented store, I was challenged to express my artistic side in a different way compared to what I was used to. This job required me to access my creativity through means of other people and often times other people who may not have shared my same vision. Photos Unlimited instilled a new outlook on art appreciation for me and guided me as I learned more about the importance of customer appreciation and satisfaction.Responsibilities include:-… Show more As a photographer for a family-oriented store, I was challenged to express my artistic side in a different way compared to what I was used to. This job required me to access my creativity through means of other people and often times other people who may not have shared my same vision. Photos Unlimited instilled a new outlook on art appreciation for me and guided me as I learned more about the importance of customer appreciation and satisfaction.Responsibilities include:- photographed families and individuals with a high degree of compositional understanding while incorporating customer needs and creating a fun, kid-friendly setting- scheduled photo-shoots and regulated props- took passport photos following regulations of different countries- organized and carried out children's birthday parties Show less

Forest City Gallery was the perfect in-school opportunity to allow me to venture out into the public art world and yet still have guidance from professors, superiors and fellow students. I was widely accepted as a learning arts student, fascinated by the operations of an artist run centre. The board and gallery attendees were eager to hear my thoughts and helped me to vocalize my opinions in a professional, educated manner.Responsibilities include:- provide friendly in person… Show more Forest City Gallery was the perfect in-school opportunity to allow me to venture out into the public art world and yet still have guidance from professors, superiors and fellow students. I was widely accepted as a learning arts student, fascinated by the operations of an artist run centre. The board and gallery attendees were eager to hear my thoughts and helped me to vocalize my opinions in a professional, educated manner.Responsibilities include:- provide friendly in person and over the phone customer service to artists and gallery attendees- organize artist submissions for board meeting when evaluating upcoming exhibits- published bi-weekly write up about current happenings in the gallery- student representative of outreach program in cooperation with Western University and Fanshawe College where I relayed information to students on campus through public communications and social media platforms Show less