Reference Checks

Reference checks provide essential information about how the candidate is perceived by others, revealing competencies, work ethic and integrity. Britton Management Profiles believes the best indicator of a candidate's performance for a new job is to thoroughly investigate his or her previous work record. Our process is more rigorous than traditional reference checking.

Employment Verification

Britton verifies information provided by candidates to confirm their dates of employment, positions held and reasons for leaving and eligibility for rehire. To be effective, our process requires we go right to the source: previous employer's HR and Payroll Departments to gain a more accurate profile of a candidate. It is estimated that approximately 30% of candidates regularly embellish these areas of their employment history. This process helps to minimize discrepancies in work history claims.

Professional Designation Verification

As part of a particular job, candidates may be required to hold specific designations or certifications. We verify these designations with the appropriate organizations to determine honesty and integrity as this information is sometimes overstated or exaggerated by candidates. As computer graphics programs and scanners become more sophisticated and efficient, forged documents are on the rise.

Education Verification

We authenticate all educational accreditations – as these can be falsified – with the proper institutions including diplomas, degrees, certificates and schools attended. This kind of screening uncovers fake diplomas or certificates by confirming information directly from the institution. There has been a rise in diploma "mills" where candidates can buy a degree.

Criminal Background Checks

A definite staple in our pre-employment screening process that helps identify candidates who may pose a threat to the safety of others. Statistics Canada indicates that about 10% of the adult population in Canada has some kind of criminal record. Studies suggest that information on employment applications may be fraudulent or false.

Credit Checks

Checking a candidate's financial history can uncover irregularities in past payments, information about litigation and bankruptcies as well as collection notices by credit bureaus. This kind of screening is essential for candidates who will have access to company funds or financial privileges.

Exit Interviews

When employees leave an organization, human resources professionals know that exit interviews can help reduce hiring costs and minimize employee turnover. These interviews can promote positive feedback and also uncover hidden issues among employees who are leaving voluntarily. We help clients to develop customized questions.

Fingerprinting

We've partnered with an RCMP (CCRTIS) Accredited Fingerprinting Agency in offering fingerprinting services to our clients as part of our criminal record check process. This will ensure that all applicants being considered for employment are without question cleared of a criminal record. Results will take 72 hours for those who are free of a criminal record.

Employee Surveys

When companies need to gain valuable feedback on what their employees are thinking, clients turn to Britton Management to help develop customized and critical questions to gauge employee engagement. Survey results can be compared with those of other successful organizations.

Social Media Checks

As the use of social media becomes an increasingly important part of our daily lives, we provide our clients with reports based on searches of a candidate's online publicly-available activity – positive and negative. Our reports cover LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter and other social media sites as required. Photos/videos, inappropriate comments or illegal activities can all be uncovered through our searches.

Tenant Profiles

For rental property managers and landlords of individual properties, you'll want the peace of mind that comes with verifying information a prospective tenant has listed on a rental application. With the applicant's consent, screening by Britton Management Profiles Inc. will help you to choose the right tenant. We can provide you with a secure account and login details that will allow you to invite your potential tenants to complete a check. We offer a 24 hour turnaround time.

Global Sanctions Checks

With security concerns top of mind today, our clients increasingly look to us for our expertise in this area. We conduct a name only check against the latest lists under the United Nations Suppression and Terrorism Regulations, developed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and modified by the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. This list is currently maintained by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). Information lists any person or entity associated with, or found to be funding, terrorist activities.

Drivers Record Searches

We verify driving records and indicate infractions under highway act legislation. Information is particularly useful when candidates are required to drive their own vehicle or a company vehicle as part of their job duties.

U.S. & International Background Checks

With our global reach, Britton Management Profiles can provide background checks in many countries. Our membership in the National Association of Professional Background Screeners Canada demonstrates our commitment to professionalism while staying on top of industry trends. NAPBS Canada is part of NAPBS international. This important affiliation extends our reach to most countries around the world. Marty Britton, President of Britton Management Profiles is a member of the board of directors of NAPBS Canada.