Bob Fisher said:
I have applied to a reserve infantry unit, and I am also considering applying to Toronto Police Services for my full-time career. Does anyone know if one may pursue both careers simultaneously? That is, does TPS allow time off for courses etc.?
Bob, it's too late to add this in my reply to you.
In Toronto, "Military Leave Policy" makes no distinction as to what work you do for the City. That is, whether you are a Police Officer, or a Marine Steam Engineer, or an Arena-Pool Operator, it makes no difference. All City employees are covered by the same Policy, which comes down from the Corporate level.
The only limitation is if a manager - of
any Job Classification - cannot spare you for Military Leave. For example, if too many members request Leave at the same time, either by plan or coincidence. You can't put an unreasonable burden on your manager to accommodate. With the City, seniority is most often the deciding factor in such cases. It also helps if your City job is comparable to your Reserve job. eg: A Heavy Equipment Operator HEO compares to an MSE Op. A Police Officer to an MP. The skill sets and experience you acquire will be a win-win for both employers, and will likely enhance your promotional opportunities.
On the other hand, employees who constantly request scheduling considerations, for whatever good reasons, are sooner or later considered to be "high maintenance" aka "administrative burden" by even the most tolerant manager.
Not to be pessimistic, but the way Toronto is headed, I would think that TPS members with MP and Intelligence connections would be considered "valuable assets" by the Mayor's Office.
Incidentally, I stumbled across a site. I don't know it, and don't vouch for it.
FYI, if interested:
http://civiside.com/browse/job/60
http://civiside.com/press
"This site is not an official DND site."
