While volunteers/parishioners can still opt to apply for a background check through the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) or a local municipal police force, the cost for ExpressChek is $25 (volunteers) and $29 (clergy and employees) + HST. Fees for OPP background checks vary by detachment, while, for example, Kingston Police charge $40.
The benefit to using ExpressChek is that the turnaround time is 24 hrs as opposed to a possible 4-6 weeks when applying through the OPP or a municipal police force. Parishes will be invoiced for background check fees, alleviating any direct cost to volunteers or employees.
Download the PDF at the bottom of this page to explore how the ExpressChek process works in the Diocese of Ontario
To complete your ExpressChek application:
#1 Download and fill out the ExpressChek consent form at the bottom of this webpage.
#2 Complete the ExpressChek application form below.
For more information please contact Diocesan Executive Officer David Selzer at dselzer@ontario.anglican.ca or phone (613) 777-0540.