At AHS, we have a legal responsibility to ensure every person who provides care or support services to patients/clients undergo a security screening before starting their position as legislated in the Alberta Protection for Persons in Care Act.
Your employment with AHS is conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory criminal record check (CRC) or Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS), as per AHS Security Screening Procedure. As an employee, you have an ongoing duty to disclose to your manager as soon as reasonably possible, any criminal charges or convictions that may occur during your employment with AHS. Non-disclosure of a criminal charge or conviction may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of your employment.
As part of your pre-hiring tasks, you will receive an email with a link and instructions to submit your security screening documents through our online onboarding system. You cannot start work until your security checks are validated by Human Resources and confirmed as satisfactory.
Security screening requirements are based on three levels; please refer to your offer letter to confirm the required security level for your position.
| Level | Position | Requirement | Position Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All positions | Criminal record check | Admin Support, Food Service, Environmental, Unit Clerks, Service Workers, IT, Management Staff |
| 2 | Positions of trust or authority towards patients/clients | Vulnerable Sector Search (includes a criminal record check) | Nurses/Practical Nurses, Health Care Aides, Therapists |
| 3 | Enhanced security screening | Vulnerable Sector Search (includes criminal record check) and other externally specific additional requirements | Protective Services, Remand Positions |
For level 1 positions, you may also obtain a CRC through a third party provider, but you must obtain a VSS (includes a CRC) at your local law enforcement office.
Application for a criminal record check (also referred as Police Information Check) or Vulnerable Sector Search (also referred as Vulnerable Sector Check) can be completed at your local police office or closest RCMP detachment.
Calgary - If you apply for a CRC online through the Calgary ePICsystem, ensure to select under Agency applying for “Alberta Health Services - Paid/Employment Candidates". Once your CRC/VSS is complete, upload a copy using the link provided by email.
Indigenous Communities with independent police services:
Indigenous communities with no independent police services, contact your closest RCMP detachment.
Contact your closest RCMP detachment.
Contact your local police service or closest RCMP detachment.
Toronto: If you currently reside in Toronto, you may obtain a criminal record check from the Toronto Police Service for the purposes of employment with AHS. However, you will need to submit an application form to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Search. Contact HR Security to request an application form.
Obtain your security documents from your country or territory of residence. Refer to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada online tool to find out where to get your security documents.
Provide a criminal record check
Provide a Vulnerable Sector Search (if required)
