Revision Date: October 4, 2022
The following has been provided as general educational information only. It is not legal advice, express or implied. Consultation with legal counsel in all matters of employment and business law is recommended.
Note
If your Checkr account is integrated with a partner, international background checks might be unavailable. To determine whether your account supports this feature, contact Checkr.
Services Available:
- Criminal Search
- Education Verification
- Employment Verification
- Global Watchlist Search
- International Motor Vehicle Report (IMVR)
Disclaimer: The following guide is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, and users are encouraged to seek their own independent counsel when evaluating these services. Importantly, the specific screenings offered by Checkr do not guarantee an organization’s legal rights to request or use them. Several factors, including the residency and location of your organization and your candidates, may implicate additional data privacy and employment laws.
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Criminal Search
Description:
A national-level search in Canada that returns available criminal conviction records.
Sources:
Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC)
Ordering Requirements:
- Last Name, First Name, Middle Name
- DOB
- Address
- Authorization Form
- Special release and self-declaration forms are required for this search; please note that the bottom of the special consent form must also be signed by a witness before submitting the form to Checkr.
- Identity Verification - A credit bureau-based identity verification is performed with a secondary stage that requires validation of two pieces of valid, government-issued identification.
Estimated Time Service:
On average 2 to 3 business days.
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Education Verification
Description:
The verification of the academic status of any educational level, such as high school, college, and post-grad. It may include institution name, dates of attendance, graduation/conferred date, degree obtained, major, minor, honors, awards, and comments.
Sources:
The searches are conducted through the specified education institution requested.
Search Type:
An education verification search is conducted and charged per degree. Multiple degrees/majors listed in an order will be billed as separate orders.
Ordering Requirements:
- Applicant’s Name - Last Name, First Name, Middle Name (Time of Enrollment)
- Institution Name
- Institution Address
- Institution Telephone Number (Include Point of Contact)
- Dates of Attendance
- Graduation Date
- Degree Type
- Major
- Minor
- Copy of degree.
- Authorization form
Note
Some institutions may require additional documentation. Upon request from the institution, Checkr will notify you of any additional requirements.
Estimated Time Service:
On average 6 to 8 business days. Some verifications may take longer to complete depending on the cooperation with the institutions being verified.
Note
A candidate with a non-US work location and Canada school location, can log in using information from their current or most recent education institution. If the candidate logs in, we instantly verify the candidate’s education history from that institution. If the candidate can’t log in, the candidate provides their information manually.
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Employment Verification
Description:
Verification of previous employment history to confirm work experience. It may include such information as the employer's name, dates of employment, position/title, and/or reason for leaving. Salary information will be provided if available for disclosure by the source.
Sources:
Government agencies and employers across the country. In some countries, the records of former employees are not kept in a searchable form, and contacting the supervisor or manager is the normal practice.
Ordering Requirements:
- Applicant’s Name - Last Name, First Name, Middle Name
- DOB
- Employer’s Name
- Employer’s Address
- Employer’s Telephone Number
- Dates of Employment
- Position/Title
- Reason for Leaving
- Authorization form
Estimated Time Service:
On average 6 to 8 business days. Some verifications may take longer to complete depending on the cooperation with the institutions being verified.
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Global Watchlist Search
Description:
The Global Watchlist Search product provides a thorough search of multiple National and International repositories and government watchlists. The search consists of thousands of databases, many of which are updated daily to provide more up-to-date coverage.
Sources:
OFAC, FBI Most Wanted (incl. Terrorists), FBI Seeking Information, FBI Hijack Suspects, Politically Exposed Persons, governmental lists, sanctions, enforcements, and warnings from over 500 agencies, criminal courts, & news sources from around the world.
Search Type:
Multi-jurisdictional database search consisting of both historical and near real-time updated information.
Ordering Requirements:
- Last name
- First name
- DOB
- Authorization Form
Estimated Time Service:
On average 2 days. Verifications will be closed, as Unable to Verify, after 15 business days of unsuccessful attempts.
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International Motor Vehicle Report (IMVR)
Description:
Assesses the validity of a license, its class or classes, and any current suspensions. IMVR provides information on whether the driver is legally eligible to drive. It includes the information present on a physical driver’s license. International MVR is currently available to candidates with a Canadian work location and a Canadian driver’s license.
Sources:
The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) data connection for each province is the data source for this screening.
Ordering Requirements:
- Applicant’s Name - Last Name, First Name, Middle Name
- Country of issue
- Province of issue
- Driver License number
- License Class
- License expiration date
Estimated Time Service:
Unless there are exceptions that require additional input from the candidate, turnaround time is real-time, within seconds.
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International Motor Vehicle Report with History (IMVR with History)
Description:
International MVR with History expands on International MVR results to include driver history information such as convictions, violations, and conditions. IMVR with History is currently available to candidates with a Canadian work location and a Canadian driver’s license.
Sources:
The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) data connection for each province is the data source for this screening.
Ordering Requirements:
- Applicant’s Name - Last Name, First Name, Middle Name
- Country of issue
- Province of issue
- Driver License number
- License Class
- License expiration date
Estimated Time Service:
The average turnaround time varies depending on the location but ranges from hours to weeks. Here are the general turnaround times by province:
Location |
Turnaround time |
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Alberta |
N/A - must be provided by the candidate |
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British Columbia |
10 business days |
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Manitoba |
15 business days |
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New Brunswick |
2 business days |
| Newfoundland and Labrador |
5 business days |
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Northwest Territories |
10 business days |
| Nova Scotia |
N/A - must be provided by the candidate |
| Nunavut |
10 business days |
| Ontario |
1 business day |
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Prince Edward Island |
3 business days |
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Quebec |
45-60 business days |
| Saskatchewan |
2 business days |
| Yukon |
5 business days |