School of Justice & Emergency Services

School of Justice & Emergency Services

We ensure that graduates have the market-ready skills to succeed in their careers and make a difference in the world.

School of Justice & Emergency Services

School of Justice & Emergency Services

We ensure that graduates have the market-ready skills to succeed in their careers and make a difference in the world.

School of Justice & Emergency Services (JES)

Welcome to the School of Justice & Emergency Services (JES) website! Here you can explore information about the different programs offered and the potential career opportunities available to you after completing your diploma.

9-1-1 Emergency and Call Centre Communications
The 911 Emergency and Call Centre Communications program will prepare you for a career in the dynamic fields of emergency and non-emergency call centre communications. This program exceeds the minimum standards for public safety communication programs within Canada as identified by the Association of Public Safety […]
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This program is designed for individuals with previous education or work experience (please see the entrance requirements section of this page for further detail). Aimed at college and university graduates, it will teach you the specialized knowledge and skills required to work as a law enforcement officer with supervisory […]
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This program is designed to provide you with the specialized knowledge and skills required to work in various court support staff capacities for the Ontario courts, agencies, boards, tribunals and administrative positions within the justice sector as well as the specialized evidence recording and transcription skills needed to [...]
Emergency Management (graduate certificate)
This program is designed for students with previous education. Please see the entrance requirements section of this page for more detail. A Canadian community has suffered some sort of disaster every two months, on average, for the past 100 years. Increasingly, communities in Canada are seeking trained professionals to help ensure […]
Emergency Services Fundamentals
If you are interested in exploring your post-secondary options in emergency services or preparing for a specific emergency services diploma (e.g. Paramedic; Firefighter – Pre-service, Education and Training; Police Foundations; Protection, Security and Investigation; or 9-1-1 Emergency and Call Centre Communications), including the
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This program is designed for individuals who enjoy challenging projects, which require the knowledge, practical skills and accepted practices used in the fire alarm and life safety systems industries. Completion of this two-year diploma program will prepare graduates for immediate service in both expanding sectors.
Firefighter – Pre-service, Education and Training
This program will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills required to become a firefighter. The curriculum, based on current Ontario firefighter standards, was developed in conjunction with the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs and the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal. Applicants are advised to participate in […]
Legal Administration/Law Clerk
As Ontario’s only three-year Legal Administration/ Law Clerk program, this program will provide you with extensive training in the theory and practise of law as well as the advanced computer training required to give you the edge you need to launch a successful legal career. You will be exposed to the concepts, legislation and […]
Legal Research and Information Management (graduate certificate) – NEW
This program is designed for individuals with previous education or work experience, please see the entrance requirements section for further details. In only two semesters, this program will give you the knowledge and skills required to perform research and information management tasks for private businesses, non-profit […]
Mediation – Alternative Dispute Resolution (graduate certificate)
This program is designed for students with previous education. Please see the entrance requirements section of this page for more detail. If you are a recent university or college graduate, human resource professional, educator or health-care or legal professional wishing to gain additional conflict resolution and mediation skills […]
Office Administration – Legal
This two-year diploma program will provide you with advanced, specialized education that will prepare you for a career as a legal office assistant. Emphasis is placed on the practical demands of the job including confidentiality, professional ethics, meeting deadlines and demonstrating initiative. You will gain a basic [...]
Paralegal
This program is accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada, the regulatory body governing paralegals in the province, and meets its rigorous competencies for paralegals. It will prepare you for the Law Society’s paralegal licensing examination, which graduates are eligible to write, and is designed to provide the specialized […]
Paralegal (graduate certificate)
This program is designed for students with previous education. Please see the entrance requirements section of this page for more detail. It is accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada and meets the rigorous competencies set for paralegals by the society. This program will prepare you for the paralegal licensing examination […]
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Paramedics are the people who come to the rescue before a doctor lays eyes on a patient. Responsible for making decisions about what treatment is needed in life or death situations and never quite knowing what state their patient will be in when they arrive at the scene, paramedics are experts at walking into the unknown and doing [...]
Paramedic – Advanced Care (hybrid delivery graduate certificate)
This program is designed for students with previous education. Please see the entrance requirements section of this page for more detail. If you are a current paramedic this program will give you the opportunity to obtain the skills and knowledge needed to gain employment as an advanced care paramedic. Through a flexible […]
Police Foundations
This program will provide you with the skills and knowledge to pursue an entry-level policing position including a broad education in human relation skills and the interpretation of social interaction. As a graduate, you will be eligible for a career in public policing with organizations. You will be subject to all requirements of [...]
Protection, Security and Investigation
This program will introduce you to a diverse range of career options in law enforcement, offering a blend of academic, practical and field experience. A general level of fitness is required to successfully complete all of the program requirements. As a graduate, you may be eligible to achieve your security guard licence number. [...]
Victimology (graduate certificate)
In just eight months, this program will give individuals with related experience and education the specialized knowledge and skills in victimology required to provide a variety of services to victims and their families. As a graduate of this program, you will be able to advocate for victims of crime within the criminal justice [...]
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This program is designed for individuals with previous education or work experience (please see the entrance requirements section of this page for further detail). With a balanced view of correction and treatment philosophies, it focuses on the growing area of youth crime and intervention programs in our communities, which [...]
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