Welcome to Opportunity Placements. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, apply for a job, or use our staffing services as an employer.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary to provide you with our staffing and recruitment services. This includes:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, home address, and government-issued identification for background checks.
  • Employment & Professional Data: Resumes, CVs, work history, references, certifications (e.g., forklift licenses), and shift preferences.
  • Company Information (For Employers): Business name, contact person details, billing addresses, and specific workforce requirements.
  • Usage Data: Automatically collected information about how you interact with our website (e.g., IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited) to improve our platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

Opportunity Placements uses the collected data for the following purposes:

  • For Job Seekers: To match your skills and preferences with open roles, verify your qualifications, process your payroll (including CNESST/WSIB requirements), and communicate with you regarding shift assignments.
  • For Employers: To fulfill your staffing requests, manage billing and invoicing, and ensure dedicated account management.
  • For Service Improvement: To analyze website traffic and user feedback in order to improve our digital platforms and customer service.

3. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share your data under the following circumstances:

  • With Prospective Employers: If you are a job seeker, we share relevant professional details (like your resume and certifications) with companies where you will be placed.
  • With Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services for essential operations, such as payroll processing, background check verifications, and secure data hosting.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., courts or government agencies).

4. Data Security

We implement strict, industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. While no digital transmission is 100% secure, we prioritize the protection of your sensitive data (like SIN numbers and banking details) using encryption and secure storage environments.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (including under Quebec's Law 25 and PIPEDA), you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request corrections or updates to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request the deletion of your personal data from our active systems (subject to legal data retention requirements for payroll and compliance).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our administrative team using the details provided below.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:

Opportunity Placements
Email: privacy@opportunityplacements.ca
Phone: 1-800-OPP-WORK