Burlington sits at the western end of Lake Ontario, bridging Halton Region and Hamilton and drawing workers into healthcare, commercial, and transportation-related employment from both directions. Residents who may need a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check for a licence or employer requirement can start the process online.
Local Licence Applicant Guide
Burlington's location between the western GTA and Hamilton creates a cross-regional workforce serving healthcare institutions, commercial corridors, and a transportation and distribution sector with access to Highway 403 and the QEW. Workers in healthcare support roles, regulated professions, and roles that may involve licensable security work should confirm current requirements and any applicable exemptions with the requesting organisation and at ontario.ca before applying — the specific requirement always depends on the employer or licensing body.
A CRJMC and a vulnerable sector check serve different purposes and are not interchangeable. The requesting organisation may require a vulnerable sector check for an eligible position involving trust or authority over vulnerable people, rather than a standard CRJMC. Halton Regional Police is an official local reference for record check options available to Burlington residents; applicants should also consult Ontario's current licence page at ontario.ca for provider and submission requirements.
Many positions in Burlington's healthcare and social services sector may require a background check. Workers should confirm with their employer whether a vulnerable sector check or a standard CRJMC is required for their specific role — the requesting organisation specifies which type is needed.
Burlington residents often work across Halton Region and Hamilton. Applicants should verify with each employer or licensing body what check type and submission format they currently accept, as requirements can vary across organisations and may be updated.
Burlington residents can consult haltonpolice.ca as an official local reference for record check options, check types available, and guidance on the application process. Always follow the recipient's current instructions when determining which type to request.
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) — also known as a Level 2 Police Check — is required by the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General for Security Guard and Private Investigator licence applications and renewals.
Residents of Burlington can now complete the entire process digitally through CRJMC.solutions — no trip to a local police station, no waiting for mail. Your electronically certified certificate is delivered to your email within the business day.
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