Indigenous Applicant Mentorship Program
Supporting your journey to a career in policing
Mentorship is one way to help people see themselves as leaders in policing. We are committed to welcoming more Indigenous candidates into policing by increasing the likelihood of successful applications through the initiative; Indigenous Applicant Mentorship for RCMP (I-AM-RCMP). This initiative connects Indigenous applicants with experienced Indigenous RCMP police officers who can offer personalized guidance, encouragement, and insight throughout the application journey.
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About the mentorship program
A mentorship program isn’t just about individual success – it's about creating a ripple effect that leads to better communication and understanding. I-AM-RCMP is a mentorship initiative designed to support Indigenous applicants as they progress through the RCMP’s police officer application process. The program pairs applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis with mentors who are RCMP police officers that also self-identify. Mentors are selected for their ability to build trust; share lived experiences and motivate applicants through each stage of the application process.
Mentors and mentees can connect to:
- highlight their identity, and share lived experiences and insights
- ask and answer questions about the application process
- provide and receive encouragement and culturally relevant support
What to expect
As a mentee in the I-AM-RCMP program, you will:
- be matched with an RCMP member who self-identifies as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis and understands the unique challenges and strengths Indigenous applicants bring to the RCMP
- receive personalized support throughout the RCMP’s application process, from submitting your application on GC Jobs to preparing for the RCMP Entrance Exam, fitness assessments and interviews
- gain insight into the RCMP Academy, Depot Division, in Regina, Saskatchewan, and what to expect during the 26-week Cadet Training Program
- learn about the RCMP’s core values, organizational culture, and the wide range of career paths available within the organization
- be treated with fairness, respect, and transparency, and build a meaningful connection with your mentor that may continue beyond the application process
How to become a mentee
Are you an Indigenous applicant interested in being paired with a mentor through the I-AM-RCMP mentorship program?
Once you apply to become a police officer, confirm that you meet the basic requirements, and you self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis you’ll have the option to be paired with a mentor through the program.
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