FirstAdvantage/Sterling Backcheck
FirstAdvantage (formerly Sterling Backcheck)
FirstAdvantage (formerly Sterling Backcheck) and The Canadian Camping Association have a long-standing partnership to support the safe operation of camps across Canada.
FirstAdvantage, Canada’s largest background check company, provides the infrastructure for camps to order, store and manage Criminal Record Checks for volunteers, members and employees. Checks can be ordered online and completed within 24 hours (next business day).
This service is beneficial for candidates, camps and our associations. It provides:
An extremely discounted rate - Under $23 per domestic candidate compared to the $30-$75 rate most police stations charge
An easy-to-use online service that saves camps and candidates time
For each record check performed, a rebate of $2 is given to the Canadian Camping Association. In turn, the CCA returns $1 to member Provincial Camping Associations for every check submitted from the province
Ready to start the process? Consult one of the following guides:
For Association des camps du Québec Camps - Click here: (English, French (Coming Soon))
For all other associations - Click here
Any questions? Please contact our representative: lindsay.jasmin@fadv.com
Vulnerable Sector Screening
Frequently there are concerns expressed by Camp Directors and senior staff regarding criminal record checks for individuals under 18 years of age. This paper, authored by the federal Department of Justice and taken from their website may assist in raising awareness as to when criminal record checks can be requested, by whom, and what information will be released – Youth Criminal Justice Act PDF.
Individuals under the age of 18 can be asked to obtain a criminal record check. Sterling Backcheck can facilitate the process for you.
Note: Please note that at this time, unless candidates are in Halifax, NS, Vulnerable Sector Screenings are not able to be issued by 3rd party organizations like Sterling Backcheck. If that is a requirement by your organization, candidates must perform this at their local police station or via a police services’ online tool, if available.
International Pricing & Options:
For camps hiring international candidates, the process and pricing varies per country. The Backcheck system must be used and pricing will vary per country due to increased fees out of First Advantage’s control.
Please see the latest information below - As of April 2025
Australia:
$124 CAD per inquiry.
Turnaround time: up to 22 business days.
UK:
Basic Disclosure is the standard option that is recommended. Standard and Enhanced disclosures is available for duties, positions and licences included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, for example, court officers, employment within a prison, and Security Industry Authority (SIA) licences.
Price: $55 CAD per inquiry.
Turnaround time: up to 15 business days.
Only available or candidates of age 16 and higher.
New Zealand:
Price: $26 CAD per inquiry.
Turnaround time: up to 22 business days.
Contact Information
Lindsay Jasmin | Account Executive
D: 438.266.1875| E: lindsay.jasmin@fadv.com