Employee Background Check

Employee background checks are the process of verifying the history and credentials of prospective staff before hiring. Dealerships often handle large transactions and sensitive information, so they seek to ensure new hires (especially in finance, accounting, or management roles) don’t have red flags like a history of fraud, theft, or other serious crimes. In Canada, background checks can include criminal record checks, credit checks (for finance roles, with consent), and reference checks. Conducting these checks helps a dealership protect itself from internal fraud or misconduct. Additionally, in some provinces or roles (like if someone needs to be licensed by a regulator like OMVIC in Ontario), a clean background may be a requirement for registration. It’s critical to follow legal guidelines (like privacy laws and human rights codes) when performing background checks to ensure they’re done fairly and with appropriate consent.