Professional Vulnerable Sector Check Services

Hire Performance’s online vulnerable sector checks protect businesses hiring employees who are in positions of trust or authority over children or vulnerable persons.

Our experienced team provides comprehensive vulnerable sector criminal record checks that allow your business to provide safe, trusted services to your clients.

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What Is Included In A Vulnerable Sector Background Check?

A vulnerable sector check is the equivalent of Hire Performance’s Enhanced Criminal Record Check service, with the addition of a search of the pardoned sex offender database.

Our Vulnerable Sector screening services provide in-depth background information on applicants who will be working or volunteering with vulnerable people, in areas including:

• Teaching
• Social work
• Daycare services
• Sports Groups

Each report gives you detailed information about applicants, covering:

• Criminal convictions from the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and/or local databases
• Summary convictions for five years, when identified
• Findings of Guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act within the applicable disclosure period
• Outstanding entries, such as charges, probation, and warrants

How Long Will It Take?

We provide the results of your completed vulnerable sector record check within 1 hour of request. While ordering from a police station can take anywhere from 3 days to 2 months, our simple process is able to provide you the quickest turnaround possible.

Once complete, the results of the report will be securely delivered to you directly online.

The Facts About Vulnerable Sector Checks

Accurately referred to as Vulnerable Sector Verifications (VSV), federal policy prescribes that these checks can only be initiated by the Canadian police service where the applicant lives.

Due to changes to the law that took effect March 13th, 2012, record suspensions (formerly pardons) are no longer granted for the types of convictions that are included in the pardoned sex offender database.

Hire Performance offers the following advice for organizations that have a VSV requirement:

Candidate Group 1:

For applicants born after February 28, 1986, a search of the pardoned sex offender database serves no purpose as it will always yield a negative result. This applicant group should be processed using a comprehensive police information check offered by the applicant’s police service or by using Hire Performances’ Enhanced Criminal Record Check service.

Candidate Group 2:

For applicants born before February 28, 1986, when it is determined that: the applicant possesses a clear VSV result that was obtained after March 13, 2012, or the clear VSV result pertains to a position similar to the one for which screening is required.

This applicant group should be directed to their local police service to initiate a Vulnerable Sector Verification.

Candidate Group 3:

For applicants born before February 28, 1986, when it is determined that: the applicant does not possess a clear VSV result that was obtained after March 13, 2012, or the clear VSV result pertains to a position different than the one for which screening is required.

This applicant group should be directed to their local police service to initiate a Vulnerable Sector Verification.

Vulnerable Sector Screening Checks Protecting Your Business

Trusted by companies across Canada, we’re committed to helping you protect your business. Our vulnerable sector background checks provide employers with all the information needed to make the best hiring decisions for your business.

Request a vulnerable sector check online today.

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