Vulnerable Sector Check

A Vulnerable Sector Check (a Level 3) is intended for individuals seeking employment or volunteer opportunities with vulnerable persons. A vulnerable person is defined as a person who, because of their age, a disability, or other circumstances, whether temporary or permanent, is (a) in a position of dependence on others or (b) is otherwise at a greater risk than the general population of being harmed by the person(s) in a position of authority or trust to them.

A Vulnerable Sector Check is typically used for the following types of positions and student placements:

    • Teachers

    • Elder Care

    • Daycare

    • Coaches

    • Nurses

    • Criminal convictions summary or indictable from CPIC and/or local databases

    • Findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act within the applicable disclosure period

    • Outstanding entries, such as charges and warrants, judicial orders, peace bonds, probation and prohibition orders

    • Absolute and conditional discharges

    • Charges that resulted in a finding of not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder

    • Pardoned offences authorized under the Criminal Records Act

    • Non-conviction information authorized through Exceptional Disclosure

  • Only residents of Toronto (your postal code beginning with “M”) can obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Toronto Police Service.

    The individual can only apply through a registered agency to the Police Reference Check Program, and must obtain an agency code from their agency’s representative.

    If you are a youth (under the age of 18) please see our Youth Applications section below for more information.

    If an applicant has a criminal record with any policing agency, confirmation of identity through fingerprints is required – please see our Fingerprint Requirement section below for more information.

  • Please bring the copy of your letter given to