Manitoba Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer - Recruiting
Make a difference. Keep our roads safe by enhancing commercial vehicle safety on Manitoba roadways.
Consider a career with Manitoba Motor Carrier Enforcement (MMCE), a future with meaningful work, great benefits and opportunities for training and career growth.
Manitoba Motor Carrier Enforcement (MMCE) is a progressive specialized law regulatory enforcement agency that serves the province of Manitoba. MMCE is a branch of Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure that promotes compliance of safety regulations within the commercial transport sector.
MMCE enforces acts and regulations designed to improve vehicle and driver fitness to protect public safety, the environment and highway infrastructure. The effectiveness of our educational, enforcement, monitoring and inspection programs motivates and facilitates safe operators, thereby securing safer highways for Manitobans.
Types of roles MMCE offers:
MMCE Peace Officer positions are based throughout the province at various locations. Our officers are posted to either a Highway Traffic Inspection Station, (Weigh Scale); or to an assigned Highway Patrol Area. Regardless of the posting location, may it be static or mobile, all of our officers conduct inspections of commercial vehicles, and enforce a variety of provincial and federal statues and regulations.
MMCE are seeking persons who have experience / education in one or more of the following:
- Successful completion of law enforcement / public safety diploma or degree program, or
- A minimum of one year experience working as a full time enforcement officer, or
- A minimum of one year experience inspecting commercial vehicle mechanical components, having successfully completed a Automotive Technician or Heavy Duty Mechanic diploma program; or
- A minimum of three years experience working as a full time Commercial Truck Driver, having successfully completed the M.E.L.T. program
Basic requirements
- Applicants must pass a written pre-screening examination assessment
- Must be proficient in English
- Required to work shift work including evenings, weekends and statutory holidays
- Required to work in a team environment and independently, both in urban and rural, and possibly in isolated settings
- Required to operate an emergency equipment-equipped patrol vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions
Conditions of employment
- Must have no criminal record
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
- Note: Applicants will be subject to a reference checks and an enhanced background investigation
- Must be able to satisfy an enhanced security check.
- Must satisfy Vision and Hearing testing.
- Must provide a satisfactory medical fitness report(s).
- Must have a valid class 4 driver’s licence in good standing, or be able to obtain a valid Manitoba class 4 driver’s licence within 30 days of hire
- Must have no more than 5 demerit points as documented on a driver’s abstract
- For out of province applicants, you must have the equivalent class of driver’s licence in your jurisdiction or be able to obtain a valid Manitoba class 4 driver’s licence within 30 days of hire
- Must be physically capable of performing all functions of the position, including crouching, bending, climbing, twisting, standing/sitting for prolonged periods, working in confined spaces (i.e., vehicle undercarriage inspections), medium to heavy lifting, as well as carrying heavy equipment for a distance.
- Must be able to work shift work including days, evening, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.
- Must be Certified Commercial Vehicle Alliance (CVSA) NASI. Candidates who are not yet certified, must obtain CVSA accreditation within first 12-18 months from commencement of employment.
Out-of-town applicants:
The selection process for out-of-town applicants will require that they travel to Winnipeg on several occasions. All travel and relocation costs will be the responsibility of the applicant.
Trip 1: Written Pre-Assessment Examination (may be done virtually)
Trip 2: Physical Abilities Test
Trip 3: Interview (may be done virtually)
Written Testing:
The MMCE pre-screening assessment examination is a written test, which is a 90 minute test that measures your understanding the following:
- Reading Comprehension
- General writing skills, sentence structure, spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary
- Mathematics, including problem solving and calculations
Physical Testing:
Prior to participating in any physical testing, all applicants must have completed and submitted their completed Medical Clearance documentation to the Manitoba Civil Service.
Training:
All successful MCEO applicants are required to attend a Recruit Class located at our Winnipeg Office on Sargent Avenue.
Recruits are full time employees and receive salary and benefits during training. Recruit training is covered through both classroom training and practical exercise in the field. Recruit training will be Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) and consists of 10 weeks in class.
Recruit classroom training includes, (but not limited to):
- Introduction to law and regulatory enforcement;
- Report writing / note taking;
- Orientation to commercial vehicles;
- Use of force training (Practical);
- Tactical Communication;
- Tactical Traffic Stops;
- Acts and Regulations;
- Cargo Securement;
- Weights and Dimensions;
- Hours of Service;
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and
- Testifying in Court
Upon graduation from the classroom portion of the recruit training, officers are then deployed to their assigned postings where they will receive field coaching from a senior MCEO.
New officers are then required to participate in Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Inspector training within their first 9-18 months of employment, in order to become a certified CVSA inspector. This certification is mandatory for all MCEOs to remain employed with MMCE.
Probationary period:
MCEOs must satisfactorily complete a probationary period of six-months from the date of appointment.
Additional training opportunities:
MMCE supports and encourages their officers to continue their training and education. Numerous opportunities are provided for all enforcement personnel to participate in.
What MCEOs do:
- Enforce legislation, such as the Highway Traffic Act and regulations, Transportation of Dangerous Good Act, Commercial Drivers Hours or Service regulations, etc.
- Educate commercial drivers and carriers on regulations and safety practices
- Stop and inspect commercial vehicles and/or commercial drivers for safety violations
- Issue violation tickets and inspection notices
- Conduct roadside safety inspections of commercial vehicles
- Conduct and participate in investigations
- Ensure commercial vehicles are within proper weights and dimensions and that commercial drivers have the proper licences and permits
- Perform patrols in marked MMCE Highway Patrol vehicles to ensure commercial vehicles are operating safely on highways
Salary
MCEOs are hired at the MC1 employee category, and will remain an “MC1” until such a time as they successfully complete their CVSA certification. Once CVSA certified, MCEOs will become MC2’s. The ability to participate in the CVSA training and subsequent certification normally occurs within the first 9 to 18 months of employment and is based on the course availability.
MC1 – MCEO salary: $58,998 - $68,640 annually (Pre-CVSA Certification)
Once CVSA certified, MCEOs are moved to the MC2 employee category.
MC2 – MCEO salary: $70,393 – $90,094 annually (Post CVSA Certification)
Working for Manitoba Motor Carrier Enforcement:
The Province of Manitoba offers its employees competitive benefits and programs, learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with career development opportunities.
Expand your horizons and work on a collaborative team where employees enjoy both the rewards and challenges of exciting, multifaceted roles.
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