Looking for a Criminal Record Check in Edmonton?

Please note that each check is good for only one organization.

Before requesting a criminal record check, 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 background check for applicants looking to work or volunteer for an employer or organization. This is not a Vulnerable Sector Check, which is the type of background check needed when working with 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’re 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), the Alberta Court 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 behaviour 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)

• Administration staff
• Factory/warehouse worker
• Food/retail vendor
• Landlord/superintendent
• Permanent residency/work permit
• Personal (not available in BC)
• Security
• Skilled tradesperson
• Tenant

Police Information Check (PIC)

• Adoption (must be fingerprinted)
• Financial services
• Hospitality (bars/restaurants/hotels)
• Landscaper
• Name change
• Professional licensing
• Retail clerk
• Students (for school placements)
• Truck driver
• Volunteer

Police Information Check – Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS)

• Counsellor/psychologist
• Driving instructor
• Foster parents
• Host family
• Medical staff (doctor/nurse, etc.)
• Police
• Residential caregiver
• School bus driver
• Social worker
• Youth care worker
• Teachers

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 Edmonton Metropolitan Region:

• Beaumont
• Sherwood Park
• St Albert
• Morinville
• Fort Saskatchewan
• Leduc
• Spruce Grove
• Stony Plain

You can learn more about RCMP policy here.

If you’re seeking a PCRC or a PIC, 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 fifteen minutes, and your results will arrive via email.

How does Triton conduct a criminal record check in Edmonton?

Using our contacts with the 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?

Police services are so busy that the background check process can 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 to process.

Because Triton has 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.