About the role
Scale Officer - INV001444
Employment Type**:** Permanent Full-time
Location(s)****: SK-South West-Swift Current
Ministry**:** 073 Corrections Policing and Public Safety
Salary Range**:** $33.367-$41.812 Hourly
Grade**:** SGEU.09.
The Ministry of Correction, Policing and Public Safety has a challenging opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is a team player and interested in a rewarding career as a Special Constable - Scale Officer. Your primary goal will be to protect the highway infrastructure and ensure the safety of all highway users by monitoring commercial vehicle compliance with National Safety Code requirements and Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance standards. This goal will be achieved through the operation of permanent Commercial Vehicle Inspection Stations.
As a Scale Officer, you will enforce transportation legislation, policies and agreements for commercial vehicles travelling on Saskatchewan’s provincial highway system. You will be responsible for checking commercial vehicle operators for licensing, certification and insurance and inspecting commercial vehicles for safety, weights, dimensions, permits and registration. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, laying charges, appearing in court, conducting investigations, and preparing reports. Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, promotion of a cooperative work environment and innovative approach will be required in order to interact with team members, other enforcement and government agencies, as well as the commercial transportation industry.
The successful candidate will be required to work shift work, some travel with overnight stays away from your headquarters, hold a valid First Aid Certificate (including AED) and hold a valid Class 5 driver's license with a good rating.
You will be required to successfully complete all training related to commercial vehicle enforcement, including the CVSA North American Standard Inspectors' course and complete use of force training to the standard of the Saskatchewan Police College.
To qualify for this position, you will:
- Be required to complete physical/medical assessments, which include passing the Sheriff Officers’ Physical Abilities Test (SOPAT);
- Possess a valid Canadian driver's licence (Required to provide a copy of driver's licence with application), and if selected for medical/physical testing, you will be required to provide a copy of a Certified Drivers Abstract on your scheduled testing date;
- Possess a valid First Aid Certificate including AED that must be valid to September 2026 or beyond;
- (Required to provide a valid certificate with the application); and,
- Be required to pass a psychological personality assessment (MMPI) to determine suitability for law enforcement.
Scale Officer Recruitment Schedule
Job Posting July 07 to July 21. Closing at midnight.
July 28 - Application Screening
July 29 to 30 - Notification to successful applicants moving onto Physical/Medical testing - SOPAT
August 15 - SOPAT physical test, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.
August 19 to 20 - Interviews and MMPI testing. Innovation Pace, Saskatoon SK.
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Hours of Work**:** B - SGEU Field 37.33 - work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks
Number of Openings**:** 1
Closing Date: Jul 22, 2025, 12:59:00 AM
About Government of Saskatchewan
Welcome to the Government of Saskatchewan’s LinkedIn Page!
This page has information about our current career opportunities, who our teams are, and why we are the choice for your next career adventure.
When you join the Government of Saskatchewan Public Service, you’ll be part of a community that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. We are one of the largest employers in Saskatchewan, offering diverse and fulfilling opportunities that enable you to make a difference in our province and in the lives of our residents. With approximately 12,000 employees in locations throughout the province, we are committed to building a stronger Saskatchewan for current and future generations.
Visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/careers page to explore more ways of connecting with us.
About the role
Scale Officer - INV001444
Employment Type**:** Permanent Full-time
Location(s)****: SK-South West-Swift Current
Ministry**:** 073 Corrections Policing and Public Safety
Salary Range**:** $33.367-$41.812 Hourly
Grade**:** SGEU.09.
The Ministry of Correction, Policing and Public Safety has a challenging opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is a team player and interested in a rewarding career as a Special Constable - Scale Officer. Your primary goal will be to protect the highway infrastructure and ensure the safety of all highway users by monitoring commercial vehicle compliance with National Safety Code requirements and Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance standards. This goal will be achieved through the operation of permanent Commercial Vehicle Inspection Stations.
As a Scale Officer, you will enforce transportation legislation, policies and agreements for commercial vehicles travelling on Saskatchewan’s provincial highway system. You will be responsible for checking commercial vehicle operators for licensing, certification and insurance and inspecting commercial vehicles for safety, weights, dimensions, permits and registration. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, laying charges, appearing in court, conducting investigations, and preparing reports. Your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, promotion of a cooperative work environment and innovative approach will be required in order to interact with team members, other enforcement and government agencies, as well as the commercial transportation industry.
The successful candidate will be required to work shift work, some travel with overnight stays away from your headquarters, hold a valid First Aid Certificate (including AED) and hold a valid Class 5 driver's license with a good rating.
You will be required to successfully complete all training related to commercial vehicle enforcement, including the CVSA North American Standard Inspectors' course and complete use of force training to the standard of the Saskatchewan Police College.
To qualify for this position, you will:
- Be required to complete physical/medical assessments, which include passing the Sheriff Officers’ Physical Abilities Test (SOPAT);
- Possess a valid Canadian driver's licence (Required to provide a copy of driver's licence with application), and if selected for medical/physical testing, you will be required to provide a copy of a Certified Drivers Abstract on your scheduled testing date;
- Possess a valid First Aid Certificate including AED that must be valid to September 2026 or beyond;
- (Required to provide a valid certificate with the application); and,
- Be required to pass a psychological personality assessment (MMPI) to determine suitability for law enforcement.
Scale Officer Recruitment Schedule
Job Posting July 07 to July 21. Closing at midnight.
July 28 - Application Screening
July 29 to 30 - Notification to successful applicants moving onto Physical/Medical testing - SOPAT
August 15 - SOPAT physical test, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.
August 19 to 20 - Interviews and MMPI testing. Innovation Pace, Saskatoon SK.
We are committed to workplace diversity.
Hours of Work**:** B - SGEU Field 37.33 - work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks
Number of Openings**:** 1
Closing Date: Jul 22, 2025, 12:59:00 AM
About Government of Saskatchewan
Welcome to the Government of Saskatchewan’s LinkedIn Page!
This page has information about our current career opportunities, who our teams are, and why we are the choice for your next career adventure.
When you join the Government of Saskatchewan Public Service, you’ll be part of a community that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. We are one of the largest employers in Saskatchewan, offering diverse and fulfilling opportunities that enable you to make a difference in our province and in the lives of our residents. With approximately 12,000 employees in locations throughout the province, we are committed to building a stronger Saskatchewan for current and future generations.
Visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/careers page to explore more ways of connecting with us.