Maria McParland

Pre-Employment Screener

Maria McParland is a dedicated employee of two-plus years with a strong presence in the field of pre-employment screening, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to her dynamic role at Hire Performance Inc.


As a Pre-Employment Screener, Maria demonstrates her in-depth understanding of client needs and industry best practices, making her a trusted point of contact for clients and team members seeking assistance.


Maria also serves as a Trainer and Team Lead, playing a pivotal role in ensuring that new hires and her team of Screeners receive the highest quality training, insights, and ongoing mentorship to foster continuous professional development.


Her additional role as Quality Assurance (QA) involves meticulous scrutiny of outgoing reports and services to maintain the highest standard of accuracy and compliance for clients.


Maria’s passion for excellence, commitment to team development, and unwavering dedication to client satisfaction are integral to Hire Performance’s mission of empowering organizations through talent excellence.


In her free time, Maria enjoys spending time with her family, playing board games, and partaking in outdoor activities in all seasons.

Recent posts

teacher working with children reading book in classroom.
By Alexis Hill August 22, 2025
Discover what is needed, the process and legal requirements for a vulnerable sector check for children’s aid society applicants. Explore who needs one, why and how it's done.
Person handing a resume on a clipboard to another person. White desk.
By Maria McParland July 8, 2025
Discover what Canadians’ past employers can legally provide when it comes to negative references. Know what to expect, your rights & see an HR template.
Hockey coach showing youth hockey players a drill to practice
By Aarti Arora June 22, 2025
Learn how background screening helps protect Canadian hockey players. Ensure a safer team and peace of mind for players, parents & organizations!
Strengthen Your Hiring Process with Traditional and Digital Background Checks
By Alexis Hill May 29, 2025
Traditional background checks miss digital risks. Learn how Canadian HR teams use social media screening to hire smarter and protect their reputation.
HR on laptop requesting a background check
By Maria McParland April 30, 2025
Learn how employment background checks work in Canada, what’s included, and how your company can run compliant checks quickly.
man on computer checking a digital resume for hiring
By Maria McParland March 31, 2025
Discover the benefits of outsourcing background checks. Reduce HR admin, improve compliance, and speed up hiring with third-party screening solutions. Learn why it’s a smart move for growing businesses.
a digital analysis of a profile
By Alexis Hill February 3, 2025
Navigate Ontario's 2025 criminal record check updates for employers. Learn about legal requirements, types of checks, and best practices for compliance.
A man standing in font of a virtual screen of videos and images
By Maria McParland January 16, 2025
Protect your company with ethical social media screening. Learn about legal risks, best practices, and how to safeguard your reputation.
Employment fraud written on the enter key on a black keyboard
By Aarti Arora December 10, 2024
Learn how to detect and prevent employment verification fraud with Hire Performance. Protect your company from legal risks and negligent hiring.
Two women in a job interview and the employer is reviewing a resume
By Alexis Hill November 19, 2024
Finding and addressing fake references can save your business time and money by preventing hiring mistakes. Learn how fake references can negatively affect your business, how to recognize an imposter reference, and what to do when you find one.
teacher working with children reading book in classroom.
By Alexis Hill August 22, 2025
Discover what is needed, the process and legal requirements for a vulnerable sector check for children’s aid society applicants. Explore who needs one, why and how it's done.
Person handing a resume on a clipboard to another person. White desk.
By Maria McParland July 8, 2025
Discover what Canadians’ past employers can legally provide when it comes to negative references. Know what to expect, your rights & see an HR template.
Hockey coach showing youth hockey players a drill to practice
By Aarti Arora June 22, 2025
Learn how background screening helps protect Canadian hockey players. Ensure a safer team and peace of mind for players, parents & organizations!