Public-sector and technology employment
Ottawa workplaces range from government offices to technology campuses and hospitals. Screening expectations can differ by role and requester.
Ottawa's public-sector, technology, health-care, education, tourism, and commercial employers may have varied screening requirements. Confirm the check type required for your role or Ontario licence before applying.
Local guidance reviewed September 3, 2026
Local Licence Applicant Guide
Ottawa combines federal-government workplaces, a substantial technology sector, post-secondary institutions, healthcare facilities, and a broad visitor economy. Security and investigative roles in these environments may have different employer or regulatory instructions. For an Ontario security guard or private investigator licence, applicants should consult the province's current individual licence page, which identifies the CRJMC for the application, rather than infer requirements from a job title or worksite.
Ottawa Police Service directs applicants to apply online for a records check and lists a 7-to-10-business-day processing time on its record and background-check page. It also says it will contact applicants to arrange an in-person appointment if payment, identity verification, or fingerprint issues need attention. Those are local service details, not a promise about any other provider or licence deadline. The requesting organization still needs to specify the check it requires.
Ottawa workplaces range from government offices to technology campuses and hospitals. Screening expectations can differ by role and requester.
Ottawa Police Service maintains official police record and background-check information for local residents and applicants.
A CRJMC, a basic record check, and a vulnerable sector check serve different purposes. Obtain the type named by the requester or current Ontario licence guidance.
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC), also called a Level II police check, is one type of police record check. Confirm the current check requirement, issuer, format, recency, and acceptance directly with the licensing authority before ordering.
Residents of City of Ottawa can begin an application online through CRJMC.solutions. Police-check processing is powered by LawCheck; processing time, delivery format, and any additional steps can vary.
Local Answers
Verify the check type requested by your licensing body or recipient before applying.
Begin the application online in City of Ottawa and follow the instructions for identity verification, processing, and any additional steps.
Provide the requested identity information and follow the application instructions. Identity verification may require additional review.
Police-check processing is powered by LawCheck after the required application and identity steps are completed.
When processing is complete, delivery is provided by email. Confirm with the requester whether the result format is acceptable.
Begin online. Confirm the requested check, issuer, format, recency, and acceptance with the licensing authority before ordering.
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Whatever licence you are applying for, confirm its requirements before beginning an online application.