The Fine Print of the Background Check: What Your Fingerprints Reveal — and Why It’s Vital for Your Career in Canada
Receiving a job offer abroad is an exciting milestone. But before you sign your contract, there’s a mandatory step you can’t skip in Canada: the Background Check (Criminal Record Check) — and, in many cases, a fingerprint-based verification.
Although this is a standard requirement, many professionals aren’t fully aware of what employers are checking or why fingerprints are such an important part of international recruitment.
At 747 Recruitment, we believe transparency builds trust. Here’s what the RCMP in Canada and the FBI in the United States actually review — and how our integrated services simplify the entire process to protect your opportunity and accelerate your hiring.
What Does a Fingerprint-Based Background Check Look For?
A fingerprint background check is the most accurate method to verify your identity and confirm whether you have a criminal record. The analysis is performed through official federal agencies based on where you have lived, worked, or studied.
1. The Role of the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police)
For most civil purposes in Canada — including employment, immigration, licensing, and citizenship — your fingerprints are securely transmitted to the RCMP’s CCRTIS system.
What is the RCMP checking?
The RCMP only verifies:
Criminal convictions
Pending charges
Records within Canadian jurisdiction
They do not access:
Your credit score
Your medical information
Your employment history
When is an RCMP Check mandatory?
A clean RCMP background check is required for jobs involving:
Handling money or confidential data (Banking, Finance, Accounting)
Working with vulnerable populations (Healthcare, Education, Social Services)
Roles requiring federal licensing or security clearance (Aviation, Transportation, Public Sector)
2. The Role of the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation – U.S.)
If you’ve lived, worked, or studied in the United States, you may also need an FBI Identity History Summary Check. This applies to both employers in Canada and immigration programs such as Permanent Residency.
What does the FBI review?
The FBI checks for:
Arrest records
Detentions
Criminal convictions
Who typically needs an FBI check?
Professionals applying for:
Jobs in multinational companies with U.S. operations
Aviation, logistics, or transport roles that involve cross-border activity
Canadian immigration, PR applications, or citizenship processes
Why Fingerprint Accuracy Matters
Even minor errors — blurry scans, low-quality ink, or digital capture mistakes — can lead to your fingerprints being rejected by the RCMP or FBI.
This can cause:
Weeks or months of delay
Missed onboarding dates
Loss of a hard-earned job opportunity
In a competitive Canadian job market, accuracy and speed make all the difference.
How 747 Recruitment Ensures a Smooth and Accurate Background Check
At 747 Recruitment, we remove the stress, confusion, and delays by coordinating every detail of your Background Check through certified partners.
With us, you benefit from:
✅ RCMP-Accredited Partners
We coordinate your appointment with certified agencies that capture fingerprints using Live Scan digital technology, ensuring maximum precision.
✅ Professional ID Photos
We guarantee that your photos meet Canadian and U.S. federal identification standards.
✅ Full Guidance and Transparency
We explain the entire process — what is required, why it’s requested, and how it impacts your application — so there are no surprises.
✅ Faster Processing
By working only with accredited providers, we reduce the chance of rejection and help your results reach the RCMP or FBI as quickly as possible, accelerating your onboarding and immigration timelines.
Your Talent Speaks for Itself.
Let’s make sure your Background Check does too.
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