A female Canadian police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting a man while off duty.

Halton police did not give details as to what led to the arrested of Officer Melanie Fedun, an eight year veteran with the Burlington police force.

Fedum, who has been suspended from duty with pay, was charged with sexual assault, forcible confinement and three counts of assault.

The uniform patrol officer is scheduled to appear in Milton Court on April 23.