Automated Screening & Background Checks for Canadian Employers

Background screening refers to the process of researching and gathering information about an individual's history, often to make informed decisions about their suitability for employment, tenancy, financial transactions, or other situations where trust and reliability are essential. Background screening aims to verify and assess an individual's qualifications, character, and past behaviour, helping organizations and individuals make more informed and risk-conscious decisions.

Employers have a duty to check the backgrounds of prospective employees for the sake of shareholders, fellow employees, and customers. A thorough background check can save an organization an enormous amount of grief and expense down the road. Hire Performance’s services accelerate the recruiting process and dramatically improve the quality of background information necessary to make well-informed hiring decisions. These benefits will significantly reduce expenses associated with turnover and re-training - not to mention the damage that a 'bad hire' can inflict on the company and its customers.

Typically, background screening involves checking various aspects of an individual's background, which may include one or more of the following service types:

• Canada Criminal Record Check: Checking for any local, national, or international criminal records or convictions.
• Credit Check: Assessing an individual's financial responsibility and creditworthiness by reviewing their credit history on their credit report.
• Driver’s Abstract: Reviewing a summary of a person's driving record, providing information about their driving history, license status, violations, and other relevant details.
• Employment Verification: Verifying the accuracy of an individual's work experience, including past employers, job titles, and employment dates.
• Education Verification: Confirming an individual's educational background, including degrees and diplomas.
• Credential Verification: Verifying any professional licenses or certifications claimed by the individual.
• National Security Search: Examining an individual's background for any potential national security concerns, including checks against government databases and security watchlists.
• Reference Checks: Contacting previous employers, colleagues, or personal references to gather insights into an individual's character and work habits.
• Exit Interviews: Gathering feedback from departing employees on their experiences, reasons for leaving, and suggestions for organizational improvement.

You need information fast when making a decision to hire. That’s why we offer a 4-hour or less guarantee on background checks requested through our eScreener paperless service. In many cases, online criminal record checks can be completed in as little as 15 minutes!

Once complete, your results will be securely delivered to you directly online via the eScreener.

Yes, background checks are legal, but they must be conducted in compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing privacy and employment practices. In many countries, including Canada and the U.S., specific laws dictate how screenings are performed and what information is disclosed. For example, when conducting an Ontario criminal record check, providers must strictly follow the Police Record Checks Reform Act (PRCRA) to ensure the search is lawful and accurate. Employers and Canadian background check companies, like Hire Performance, must adhere to these standards alongside the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) to protect individuals' rights and privacy throughout the screening process. You can read more about this here.