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Looking for a Criminal Record Check in Ontario?

Triton’s online criminal record checks in Ontario are fast, secure, and accurate.

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Why Do You Need a Criminal Record Check in Ontario?

Many employers across the country are requesting criminal record checks as part of the job application process. It’s become standard due diligence because employers need trustworthy candidates.

If you’ve never had to get a criminal record check in Ontario for a job or volunteer position, it may seem intimidating. That’s where we come in. Our straightforward process can be completed online in minutes. We use an RCMP-accredited agency, so your information will be secure and protected.

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Starting a new job or volunteering within your community? Many employers and organizations require a criminal record check. We can help.

  • Criminal record check results in 15 minutes or less.
  • Search of the RCMP’s Canadian Information Centre Database.
  • Your security and privacy are our top priority.

$59.99

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Social media background checks are often used by employers to evaluate who you are based on your online behaviour. Now you can obtain your social media background check online.

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$59.99

Process to Obtain Your Criminal Record Check in Ontario Online With Triton

Fill in Personal Information

This includes legal names, contact information, birthday, gender, and place of birth. The total process of entering your information takes about 5 minutes.

Enter Payment Details

Pay for your online criminal record check using our secure payment methods.

Receive Results via Email

Wait for your results to come in within 15 minutes and you’re all set!

Additional Information About Criminal Record Checks in Ontario

Before requesting a criminal record check, discuss with your employer which type they require. Please note that each check is good for only one organization.

There are three common types of criminal record checks in Ontario. Be sure to discuss with your employer which type they need.

Also, each check is good for only one organization.

Level 1: Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC)

A PCRC includes a criminal convictions summary and findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act within the applicable disclosure period.

This is a basic check for applicants looking to work or volunteer for an employer or organization that doesn’t involve children or vulnerable adults.

Level 2: Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

A CRJMC is for applicants who need a basic background check like the PCRC, along with a search for outstanding entries and charges.

A CRJMC will include outstanding entries, such as charges and warrants, judicial orders, peace bonds, probation, prohibition orders, and absolute and conditional discharges for one or three years, respectively.

Level 3: Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVS)

A PVS is for candidates looking to work or volunteer with vulnerable persons, who are defined as a person who, because of their age, a disability, or other circumstances, whether temporary or permanent, are in a position of dependence on others or are otherwise at a greater risk than the general population of being harmed by the person(s) in a position of authority or trust to them.

In addition to the information provided in a CRJMC and a PCRC, a PVS also includes charges that resulted in a finding of not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder and pardoned offences authorized under the Criminal Records Act Non-conviction information authorized through Exceptional Disclosure.

First, please note that each check is only valid for one organization or institution.

Second, also note that the kind of criminal record check you may need in Ontario depends on the nature of the position. So, always double-check with your employer before beginning the process.

To help, here is a general guideline of what types of occupations may ask for a criminal record check and which kind. However, this list is not meant to be authoritative.

Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC)

  • Bank teller
  • Factory/warehouse worker
  • Food vendor
  • Immigration
  • Landlord/superintendent
  • Office administration
  • Personal (not available in BC)
  • Security guard
  • Tenant for rental property
  • Tradesperson
  • Working permit

Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

  • Adoption (must be fingerprinted)
  • Attendant in an animal shelter/dog walker
  • Bookkeeper
  • Hospitality (bars/restaurants/hotels)
  • Landscaper
  • Name change
  • Professional licensing
  • Students (for school placements)
  • Truck driver

Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVS)

  • Attendant at a children’s petting zoo
  • Big Brother/Big Sister
  • Chiropractor
  • Clinical psychologist
  • Daycare worker
  • Doctor/dentist/nurse
  • Driving instructor
  • Foster parent
  • Host/boarding parent
  • Minor league coach
  • Police officer
  • School bus driver
  • Scout leader
  • Social worker
  • Support worker
  • Taxi drivers
  • Teacher

Triton criminal record checks will satisfy PCRCs and CRJMCs but not PVS.

According to RCMP policy, vulnerable sector checks must be conducted by your local police service. Therefore, Triton cannot offer vulnerable sector information.

For more information on vulnerable sector checks, please review the RCMP policy.

If you need a PCRC or CRJMC, simply fill out our user-friendly online application.

  • First, fill in personal information such as legal names, contact information, birthday, and place of birth.
  • Second, enter your payment details using our secure methods.
  • Third, wait just 15 minutes, and your results will arrive via email.

How does Triton conduct a criminal record check in Ontario?

Using our contacts with RCMP and local police departments across Ontario, we can thoroughly search databases for the necessary information.

What payment methods do you accept when purchasing a criminal record check in Ontario?

Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

How will you protect my privacy?

All information retrieved during the criminal record check process is maintained in secure, confidential files accessible to only those who need to know. 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 to purchase a criminal record check in Ontario?

If you’re looking for a criminal record check in Peel, for example, the average processing time at the local station can take up to fifteen days to process. This is understandable because the police are busy. But we have the dedicated resources to deliver your results within 15 minutes.

And because we follow RCMP guidelines, your information is safe and secure.

Because police services must prioritize protecting their communities, the average processing time for a criminal record check in Toronto through a local station is seven to 10 business days.

The easiest way to get your RCMP criminal record check in Toronto is through our online solution. Follow our simple process on our secure system and receive your background check in 15 minutes or less. There isn’t a faster way to get your criminal record check in Toronto.

Click here for more information about getting your criminal record check in Toronto today, or you can also click here to request your RCMP criminal record check online here and now.

If you’re in the capital, obtaining your police record check in Ottawa can take a few days if you go to the police station. Not to mention taking the time to get there.

The easiest way to obtain your police record check in Ottawa is to request it online using our secure platform. You can obtain your police record check in 15 minutes or less. Our secure online process follows RCMP guidelines and can be completed from home.

Click here to learn more about how to get your police record check in Ottawa, or you can also click here to obtain your RCMP police record check online now.

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