Criminal Record Checks - Canada

Plan to Protect has partnered with the Alpha web platform, the online Canadian background screening web application.

The web application facilitates the ordering, processing, and delivery of Canadian searches in real-time, securely, accurately, and with confidence.  

Our process supports Canadian Privacy legislation, Data Protection Laws and Human Rights that vary considerably from other countries, and may be different from province to province.

Criminal Record Checks

Who Needs a Criminal Record Check? :  Plan to Protect® recommends anyone in a position of trust with children, youth or vulnerable adults – this would include volunteers, staff, leaders, and board members . A person in a position of trust would be someone that a vulnerable person or the organization trusts.

 

IF: The applicant has on file a clear VSC result that was obtained after March 13, 2012, and the clear VSC result pertains to a position similar to the one for which screening is required:

• Secure a Criminal Record Check at:
  • The RCMP or local police station; or
  • An Enhanced Criminal Record Check from Plan to Protect® Screening

IF: If the individual works predominately with minors, and the applicant does NOT have on file a VSC result that was obtained after March 13, 2012, or the clear VSC result pertains to a position different from the one for which screening is required:

• Send them to the police station to get a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Renew every three years:
  • Send them to the Police station, or
  • An Enhanced Criminal Record Check from Plan to Protect®

Screening

CPIC	Canadian Police Information Check Includes:  a)  Search of the Canadian Police Information Center  b)  Locally held police information
Enhanced CRC	Enhanced Criminal Record Check  searches the Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC) within the National Repository of Criminal Records, including Investigative, identification and Ancillary banks  plus  Local Police Records which includes Police Information Portal (PIP) based on the candidate's name and date of birth. The results provided are returned as Negative or Additional Check recommended.   The Enhanced search will discover any Canadian Criminal Convictions that have not been pardoned or discharged as well as identifiers that additional information may be present related to the candidate. Search result details are not released to third parties, however, candidates identified by the Enhanced search are recommended to attend their Local Police Detachment for a detailed report or submit fingerprints. Candidates who obtain results independently from their Local Police may share results with the organization requesting a search.
VSC/VSS	Vulnerable Sector Check Includes:  a)  Canadian Police Information Check; (b)  Locally held police information across Canada, including pending charges and 'persons of interest'; c)  Check of the national pardoned sex offender database

Third party providers of Criminal Record Checks, including our Enhanced Criminal Record Checks cannot access the pardoned offender database. Plan to Protect® is recommending that you send new candidates directly to the police station to secure a Vulnerable Sector Check. Plan to Protect® Screening on the Alpha Web Platform is able to provide Enhanced Criminal Record Checks, however, they do not include the pardoned component of the VSC/VSS.

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Plan to ^Protect® Canada Enhanced Criminal Record Checks. 

Cost ranges from $25-$33 per person. 

There is an invoicing fee of $200.00 per calendar year on all accounts with sales volumes of less than $1,000.00 per year. However, we will waive this fee if you provide us with a credit card to charge your invoices automatically - we will send out invoices marked as "paid" to your contact person when a charge has been made. 

 How do you get started? (Organization Paid Criminal Record Checks)

The procedure for Plan to Protect® to set you up with our Enhanced Criminal Record Checks for your organizations is simply this:

1. Fill out the  Screening Setup Form  at   www.plantoprotect.com/policechecksetup
2. Complete the End User Agreement and provide a valid credit card.
3. Once we have set up your account and received your payment method, you will receive an email with a link to  activate your Plan to Protect ® Screening account . Once you have completed that online form, you will receive an email with an End User Agreement.
4. A video to guide you through the process will be available.
5. We will provide support as you begin processing your checks . All this information will be sent by email within one business day after the on-line form has been completed. 

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Vulnerable Sector Checks

A vulnerable sector check is an enhanced criminal record check used to verify if an individual has a record suspension (formerly pardon) for sex offences. People who volunteer or have jobs where they are in positions of trust or authority over children or vulnerable persons can be asked to obtain a vulnerable sector check. Accurately referred to as Vulnerable Sector Search/Check (VSS), federal policy prescribes that these checks can only be initiated by the Canadian police service where the applicant lives. 

Please note: If potentially relevant, locally-held information is located, the applicant will be referred to their local police service for further investigation and/or fingerprinting. The applicant's local police service will review any discovered materials for relevance to the application. ONLY police services may authorize the release of locally held police information.

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More about Plan to ^Protect® Screening  Enhanced Criminal Record Checks: 

Our web application facilitates the ordering, processing, and delivery of Canadian searches in real-time, securely, accurately, and with confidence. 

Our process supports Canadian Privacy legislation, Data Protection Laws and Human Rights that vary considerably from other countries and may differ from province to province.

This service adds an extra layer of thoroughness to a background check, potentially flagging the existence of relevant information that may not always be revealed through a standard Canadian Criminal Record Check alone.

Benefits of using Plan to Protect® Screening on the Alpha Platform:  

 

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