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Chosen by half of the Financial Post 100
BackCheck has screened over 2 million Canadians for 5000+ organizations.

 
 
Our team of over 400 University-Educated People, our efficient and privacy compliant Process and our easy to use Technology have combined to perform over two million Reference Checks and over two million Criminal Record Checks for thousands of organizations in all industry sectors.

People

BackCheck has demonstrated the capability and flexibility that have made us the pre-employment screening provider of choice for more than half of the nation’s largest 100 employers. BackCheck is larger than all of our Canadian competitors combined and can respond to peak hiring seasons across the country. Our experience in providing service for the nation’s largest employers allows us to leverage our previous learning and provide your organization with unparalleled service borne of our industry leading knowledge and expertise.

  • Experienced - BackCheck has conducted in excess of one million reference checks, each interviewer has conducted thousands.
  • Educated - Team members hold post-secondary education in human resources, criminology, business, or related disciplines.
  • Scalable - With hundreds of background checking professionals in North America and the UK, we have the capacity to support even the largest of organizations.
  • Focused - We focus on background checking so you can focus on other human resources or security tasks.
  • Friendly - Our interviewers and client services representatives are friendly, attentive, and engaging.



Process

BackCheck’s processes and workflow systems have been fine-tuned and adapted to anticipate future trends regarding the employment landscape that affects our clients.  We have the systems in place to flexibly and promptly accommodate client requirements.

  • Privacy Compliance - PIPEDA compliant forms and processes have been vetted by major Canadian law firms.
  • Quality Service & Client Care - Fully bilingual operations and extended business hours to serve our client base.
  • Industry-Leading Turnaround Time - Processes, resources and technology are aligned to provide timely results.
  • Depth of Experience - We have thousands of clients spanning all industries.
  • Global Reach - BackCheck is well-positioned with three large operations centres in Vancouver, Montreal, and the United Kingdom.
  • Quality Assurance - Independent department oversees all deliverables.



Technology

BackCheck possesses an industry leading technical infrastructure to ensure quality of service. We show great ingenuity and continue to pave the way with innovative solutions.  In addition to our world-class phone system specifically designed for a background checking call-centre, we have developed a robust proprietary software platform with emphasis on security, scalability, and availability. 

  • Forgery-Proof Online Results Delivery - Real-time results available via BackCheck's easy-to-use online system.
  • Data Security - Bank-calibre technical infrastructure and security processes approved and used by over half of Canada's largest 100 employers.
  • Physical Security - Our technologically-advanced operation centres have received CISD Facility Clearance.
  • Continuous Improvement - In-house team of programmers ensures continuous innovation.
  • Proprietary Telephone System - In partnership with TELUS and Avaya, BackCheck has developed and employs a phone system specifically designed for the efficient operation of a global background checking call centre.
  • Online Ordering and HRIS integration - With HR-XML compatibility, our technology is based on the industry gold-standard.
  • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity - Multiple large facilities and off-site data centre run by experts ensures 99.99% uptime.
Global Provider
with Local Knowledge

BackCheck specializes in pre-employment background checks, including Criminal Record Checks, Credit Bureau Inquiries, Investigative Reference Checks, Employment Verifications, Education Verifications, and Driver Abstracts. With thousands of clients ranging in size from under 50 to over 150,000 employees, BackCheck is a leading provider of pre-employment screening.
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  Testimonials
  • Loblaw
    "BackCheck has provided criminal record checks to Loblaw Companies Ltd. since January 2007, and have quickly established themselves as..." read more

    — Dean Henrico, Senior Vice-President, Loss Prevention and Food Safety
    Loblaw Companies Limited

  • Scotiabank
    "BackCheck has been Scotiabank Group’s third party service provider for pre-employment screening services since 2006. By providing..." read more

    — Stephen White, Senior Manager, Global Employment Strategies
    Scotiabank Group, July 27, 2009

  • TELUS
    "Since 2002, the BackCheck solution has been an integral component of our recruitment process at TELUS. The BackCheck solution..." read more

    — Josh Blair, Executive Vice President, Human Resources
    TELUS

  • Staples
    "The BackCheck program has played an important role in our overall Human Resources screening and recruiting strategy as well as advancing..." read more

    — Greg Switzer, National Director, Loss Prevention
    Staples Canada

  • Manitoba Hydro
    "BackCheck has been a valuable business partner with our organization. The process is simple; the results are accurate; and we are able to..." read more

    — Chris R. McColm, CPP, CFI Manager, Corporate Security
    Manitoba Hydro

  • Versacold
    “BackCheck has been our pre-employment screening provider of choice for over a decade. Their exceptional customer service allows our hiring..." read more

    — Sandra McMillan, Manager, Global Organizational Development
    Versacold

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