Employee Screening Requirments by industry

Pre Employment Screening Requirements by Industry

Retail / Wholesale Essential – Employment Verification, Criminal, Credit Optional – Driver’s Abstract (if driving is condition of employment)
Health Essential – Employment Verification, Criminal, Vulnerable Sector, Education Optional – Credit, Driver’s Abstract, Civil
Manufacturing Essential – Employment Verification, Criminal Optional - Credit
Hospitality Essential - Employment Verification, Criminal Optional – Credit, Vulnerable Sector, Driver’s Abstract (if condition of employment)
Education Essential – Employment Verification, Criminal, Vulnerable Sector, Education Accreditation Optional - Driver’s Abstract
Finance / Insurance Essential – Employment Verification, Criminal, Credit Optional – Bankruptcy, Civil
Real Estate Essential – Employment Verification, Criminal, Credit, Optional – Driver’s Abstract, Civil, Verification of Licensing, Media Check
Construction / Trades Essential – Employment Verification, Criminal, Trade Accreditation Optional – WCB where available
Public Administration / Government Essential – Employment Verification, Criminal Optional – Credit, Professional and / or Education Accreditation, Media Check
Transportation Essential – Employment Verification, Criminal, Driver’s Abstract Optional – Vulnerable Sector
Media / Software Essential - Employment Verification, Criminal, Media Check Optional - Credit
Security / Investigations Essential - Employment Verification, Criminal, Driver’s Abstract, Professional Accreditation / Licensing. Optional – Credit Report, Vulnerable Sector

Within each company, different levels of management or departments may require a more thorough investigation to ensure the candidate is best suited for the intended position. It is essential that the company is hiring the most competent, honest and productive employees to represent the integrity of the firm.

For example:

Executive Level
Employment Verification, Criminal, Credit, Civil, Media, Bankruptcy, Education, Driver’s Abstract (if using company car or driving is condition of employment)

Accounting Department
Criminal, Civil, Credit, Bankruptcy, Education and Professional Accreditation