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In Canada, criminal record checks are an essential part of hiring, especially in regulated industries or roles involving vulnerable individuals. At The Background Check Company, we provide nationwide access to RCMP-accredited criminal record checks, helping employers make informed, risk-free hiring decisions.
Whether you need a Basic Criminal Record Check, a Vulnerable Sector Check, or Enhanced Screening based on provincial regulations, we’ll guide you through the process. Our checks are integrated into all screening packages and can also be conducted individually.
We also offer access to international criminal background checks in over 200 countries.
A Basic Criminal Record Check provides information on unpardoned (unspent) criminal convictions from the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC). This check is suitable for most roles that do not involve vulnerable individuals or sensitive government contracts.
It’s an essential layer of protection for employers looking to make safer hiring decisions and prevent individuals with relevant criminal backgrounds from entering your workforce. This check is available for all positions, industries, and organizations, unless a more advanced level is required by law or policy.
A Standard Criminal Record Check provides a detailed summary of an individual’s criminal history, including convictions, conditional and absolute discharges, and in some cases, record suspensions (formerly known as pardons), depending on provincial legislation.
This level of screening is commonly required for roles involving financial trust, legal accountability, or access to sensitive personal or medical data, such as lawyers, accountants, and healthcare administrators. It helps Canadian employers reduce risk and maintain a high level of professional integrity within their workforce.
The Vulnerable Sector Check is the most comprehensive level of criminal screening available in Canada. It includes all information from a Standard Criminal Record Check, along with a search of local police records, and checks for inclusion on sexual offence registries and vulnerable sector flags (e.g. child or elder abuse).
This check is mandatory for roles where individuals will be in a position of trust or authority over children, elderly persons, or other vulnerable populations, such as teachers, social workers, healthcare providers, and youth mentors.
Due to its sensitive nature, this check is only available for positions that legally qualify under the Criminal Records Act and RCMP policy, and requires employer justification.
With decades of combined experience in hiring and over eleven years dedicated to screening and verification, The Background Check Company delivers comprehensive, reliable background checks for any candidate, in any industry. We’re proud to support Canadian employers by staying aligned with immigration trends, employment law, and industry regulations, so you can make confident hiring decisions backed by verified data.
We don’t just follow industry changes, we help shape them. At The Background Check Company, we continuously develop smarter, faster tools to improve time-to-hire, candidate experience, and risk management. Whether you’re hiring five or five hundred people, our solutions are designed to grow with you, without compromising quality or compliance.
Our screening specialists work around the clock to deliver results with speed and precision. With extended support hours and a growing verification team, we offer some of the fastest turnaround times in the industry, helping Canadian employers hire with peace of mind, faster than ever.
At The Background Check Company, client and candidate experience isn’t an afterthought, it’s central to how we operate. We integrate seamlessly into your hiring process, offering a collaborative and consultative approach that adapts to your needs. Our leadership team brings decades of combined expertise from recruitment and screening operations, ensuring your business is in expert hands.
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