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Triton Canada background checks cannot be used as vulnerable sector checks. Please direct any questions concerning vulnerable sector checks to your local police service.
Organizations want to ensure they’re bringing in trustworthy candidates. So, a criminal record check in Edmonton has become a regular part of due diligence for hiring managers. In fact, over half of employers in Canada regularly conduct criminal record checks as part of the hiring process.
If you need your criminal check fast, then you’ve come to the right place. Just follow our easy online process and you’ll have everything you need within fifteen minutes. And if you’re concerned about data security, don’t worry. We follow all RCMP guidelines, so your information is protected.
This includes your legal name, contact information, birthday, gender, and place of birth. This will take about five minutes.
Pay for your online criminal background check using our secure payment methods.
Wait just fifteen minutes and you’re all set!
Please note that each check is good for only one organization.
Before requesting a criminal record check, first discuss with your employer which type they require. There are four common types of criminal record checks in Edmonton:
Name-Based Criminal Record Check (CRC)
This is a basic check for applicants looking to work or volunteer for an employer or organization doing their due diligence and does not involve children or vulnerable adults.
A named-based CRC uses names and dates of birth to check the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) system for a criminal convictions summary and findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act within the applicable disclosure period.
Certified Criminal Record Check
A certified CRC uses fingerprints when a name-based CRC can’t definitively confirm a person’s identity. A fingerprint search of the National Repository of Criminal Records is conducted by the RCMP’s Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS).
Police Information Check
A PIC is limited to criminal convictions, outstanding criminal charges and warrants, and other judicial orders. It can be used for employment outside of Canada, and you can apply for a PIC when you are outside of Canada by verifying your identity with a local police force or the nearest consulate.
A PIC will search the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and the Alberta courts database (JOIN), and the local police database.
Police Information Check – Vulnerable Sector
A PIC-VS is for employment or volunteer services that involve children or vulnerable adults.
A PIC-VS includes criminal convictions, outstanding criminal charges and warrants, and other judicial orders, in addition to non-convictions and files in which you were a bona fide suspect in a founded substantiated offence. However, it won’t include unsubstantiated allegations.
A PIC-VS can only be done for organizations in Canada. The position itself can be outside of Canada, but the results of the vulnerable sector check must stay within Canada.
Like a PIC, a PIC-VS will search the CPIC and JOIN, as well as local police databases to determine if any patterns of behavior exist that may result in harm to a vulnerable person.
Finally, you can’t apply for a PIC-VS outside of Canada.
Here is a general guideline of what types of occupations may ask for a criminal record check in Edmonton and which kind.
This list isn’t meant to be exhaustive since different employers will ask for different criminal record checks, so be sure to confirm with them before making your request.
Name-Based or Certified Criminal Record Check (CRC)
Police Information Check (PIC)
Police Information Check – Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS)
Triton criminal record checks will satisfy a CRC and a PIC but not a PIC-VS.
According to RCMP policy, you must contact your local police station to acquire a vulnerable sector check.
An Edmonton PIC-VS will only apply if you live in the City of Edmonton and/or the following cities and towns in the Great Edmonton Area:
You can learn more about RCMP policy here.
If you are seeking a PCRC or a PIC, then simply fill out our user-friendly online application.
How does Triton conduct a criminal record check in Edmonton?
Using our contacts with RCMP and the Edmonton police department, we can thoroughly search databases for the necessary information.
What payment methods do you accept when purchasing a criminal record check in Edmonton?
Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
Will my privacy be protected?
We maintain all information retrieved during the criminal record check process in confidential, secure files that are accessible on a strictly need-to-know basis. You can learn more about our privacy policy here.
Why don’t you offer vulnerable sector checks?
This is in accordance with RCMP guidelines, which Triton follows without exception. You can learn more about RCMP policy here.
Why use Triton for a criminal record check in Edmonton?
Because police services are so busy, the background check process can often take days. If you were to go to a local police service for your criminal record check in Edmonton, it would usually take seven to ten business days.
Because Triton has the dedicated resources, we can complete your check within minutes. And in addition to being the fastest in the industry, we follow all RCMP guidelines, so you can rest assured your information is protected and accurate.
Thank you for going through all the trouble! Your team is doing a great job by the way!
Triton works closely with the RCMP and local police departments across the country. This allows us to search confidently through the RCMP database for criminal records and background checks.
We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
All information received in the background investigation process will be maintained by Triton in confidential, secure files, with restricted access to only those who have a need to know. Learn more about our Triton Canada Privacy Policy.
Our easy-to-use background check system makes the process smooth and efficient, allowing us to deliver results to you within 15 minutes.
The Criminal Background Check offered by Triton does not include Vulnerable Sector Information. The RCMP policy states that a Vulnerable Sector Check must be conducted by your local police service.
You may need a Vulnerable Sector Check if you intend on working or volunteering with vulnerable people. This includes, but is not limited to: teachers, social workers, nurses, and more.
To learn more about Vulnerable Sector Checks, visit your local police service or review the RCMP policy.
