Criminal Record Checks

​Who requires a criminal record check?
  • Volunteers 18+ handling cash or point of sale systems
  • Volunteers 18+ in a position of authority or trust relative to vulnerable persons (children, seniors, youth or people with disabilities)

Who doesn’t require a criminal record check?
  • Volunteers who don’t interact with the public

What’s the cost?
  • FREE if a letter from us is taken to the criminal record check office where you reside (a letter can be mailed to you – request one)
  • Saskatoon residents may apply online for a check, but a fee of $9.95 + processing is required (not reimbursed by the Festival)

​What if I already have a criminal record check?
  • We will accept checks from other organizations or employers dated May 1, 2022 or later
  • We require Festival checks to be completed every 5 years with continuous volunteer service (i.e. if you miss a year volunteering a new check is required)

Where do I apply?
  • Current residents of Saskatoon apply in person at the Saskatoon Police Service Criminal Records Check Office at 76 - 25th Street East in Saskatoon (open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday; closed weekends & stats; no appointment required)
  • Residents outside of Saskatoon apply through the RCMP in the jurisdiction where they reside
  • Bring 2 pieces of government issued ID - one of which must be a valid photo - and both pieces of ID must be in the same last name
  • We recommend you complete your application with the exception of the date and signature(s) before visiting the criminal record check office

I have my criminal record check. Now what?
  • Email your completed check to us
  • Paper copies may be mailed to us
  • It’s your decision if you would like to provide a printed or electronic copy of your criminal record check to us
  • If you prefer, your criminal record check can be shown to our Volunteer Coordinator or Operations Manager to mark that the requirement has been met. No copies need to be kept on file by us.

What’s the deadline to apply?
  • We require your criminal record check to be returned to us by November 15, 2022

What if something shows up on my criminal record check?
  • It’s our discretion to assign you to an alternate position or determine the best fit
  • We have the right to refuse a volunteer that does not meet criminal record check requirements

Examples of volunteer areas and criminal record checks (we determine what type of check is needed, if any)
Volunteer Area
Criminal Record Check
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
Cash handlers
Yes
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Characters
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Yes
Cookie Hut
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Yes
Decorators
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Event volunteers - adult event (registration, seating, serving, etc.)
Yes
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Event volunteers - kids event (registration, seating, serving, etc.)
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Yes
Hosts/greeters
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Yes
Info Desk
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Yes
Mascots/handlers
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Yes
Set up/take down
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Tree packers
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