The number one reason Canadians get a pardon is for employment purposes, as most employers in Canada conduct criminal background checks. Let’s explore the impact a criminal record can have on your career prospects and how Pardons Canada can support you.
The Impact of a Criminal Record on Employment
If a person has a criminal offence like theft, assault, drugs, DUI, fraud, or uttering threats, it will show up on a criminal background check, and they will be unable to get employment in most sectors of the economy. No matter how small the offence or how long ago it was committed, a criminal record will have an impact on employment possibilites.
Criminal Records Affecting Employment in the News
Recently, all tow truck operators in Ontario are now required to pass a criminal background check in order to obtain a provincial licence for towing. This was in response to an increase in violence and criminal activity in Ontario’s tow truck industry.
A few bad actors that have preyed on vulnerable drivers has led to criminal records affecting employment opportunities for everyone in the industry, even though most tow truck drivers are good people.
Impact of New Background Check Legislations
This new legislation has been devastating for some tow truck drivers that never bothered getting a pardon or record suspension for very old offences like assault and petty theft. Now, they cannot work in their profession because of something they had done decades earlier.
Criminal Record Pardons & Employment Opportunities
Once a pardon or record suspension is granted, nothing shows up on a criminal background check or RCMP file. Criminal record pardons can be a fruitful avenue for individuals in the industry to obtain a towing license without any obstacles.
The same challenges apply to many other sectors of the economy especially when it comes to working with others including teaching, nursing, personal support work and even retail and manufacturing.
Support in Removing Your Criminal Record for Employment
Many people have had challenging pasts but have rehabilitated and learned from their mistakes – they want to make a great life for themselves and their families. Removing obstacles like old criminal records is vital for allowing people to move forward in their lives and become a positive contribution to society.
The team at Pardons Canada has decades of experience supporting Canadians across the country through the pardon or record suspension process with the goal of opening up employment opportunities. Our experts have the expertise to guide you through the process from eligibility to a successful application. Contact us today to learn more!
