Become a Member of the Russell County OPP Detachment Board

Make a Difference: Become a Member of the Russell County OPP Detachment Board

The new Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 for the Province of Ontario came into effect April 1, 2024. 

The Russell County OPP Detachment Board is recruiting three (3) residents of the Russell County (Includes: Township of Russell, The Nation, Casselman & Clarence-Rockland) to be a Community Appointee to the OPP Detachment Board for a term commencing April 1, 2024 and expiring November 15, 2026. This paid position is an opportunity for a qualified resident to determine objectives and priorities for the Russell County OPP Detachment to enhance the quality of life and ensure the safety and security of all persons and property in the communities in keeping with the Minister of the Solicitor General’s Strategic Plan, and the OPP Detachment Board strategic plan.

The successful candidate shall be required to complete mandatory provincial training prior to being eligible to serve. 

Who is eligible? Each applicant must be a resident of the Russell County (Includes: Township of Russell, The Nation, Casselman & Clarence-Rockland), at least 18 years of age or older and not an employee of one of the Townships.

In considering Community Appointments, preference may be given to persons demonstrating knowledge or experience in one (1) or more of the following areas:

• Finance
• Social Services
• Education
• Governance
• Legal
• Health Care
• Mental Health

For more information, the Terms of Reference for the OPP Detachment Board can be accessed at Russell County OPP Detachment Board - Township of Russell.

Interested applicants are invited to submit in confidence, a resume and cover letter demonstrating their knowledge and/or experience in one (1) or more of the preferred areas and clearly referencing the OPP Detachment Board by 4 p.m. on November 1^st, 2024.

Attention: Manon Babin, Secretary

Mail: 717 Notre-Dame Street, Embrun ON K0A 1W1

Email: manonbabin@russell.ca 

Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for the Russell County OPP Detachment Board only in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.