Procedure 1.2.4 PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
Document Review History
Approved: March 6, 2001
Revised: September 4, 2018
1.0 It is Board policy that all prospective employees participate in the pre-employment screening process. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion or submission of the required elements for pre-employment screening. If an individual chooses not to participate, the application for employment will not be given further consideration.
- reference check
- Vulnerable Sector Screening Check (in accordance with board policy 1.2.13: Criminal Background Checks)
- appropriate certification as required
- Pre-Employment Physical Job Screening (if applicable)
- Appendix A: Request for Performance Appraisal Report Results (if applicable)
- All other requirements specific to the job
2.0 All pre-employment screening costs are to be paid by the prospective employee (with the exception of the Pre-Employment Physical Job Screening test).
3.0 Prior to commencing employment, the immediate supervisor must complete Section A, B and C of the Recommendation Form (Appendix B) and forward it to the Human Resources department ([email protected]) for approval.
4.0 Prior to commencing employment, the Human Resources Department must have verified the completion of the mandatory requirements in Section B of the Recommendation Form.
5.0 The Vulnerable Sector Screening Check for the recommended candidate shall be received, reviewed, and retained by Human Resources in a secure file.
Legislative Authority:
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Criminal Code
The Ontario Human Rights Code
The Police Services Act
The Child and Family Services Act
The Young Offenders Act
The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
The Education Act
Policy/Program Memorandum No. 147
The Occupational Health & Safety Act
References
Education Act: Section 171 (3)
Appendices
Appendix A: Request for Performance Appraisal Report Results
Appendix B: Recommendation for Employment Form