Settlement Program-Employment
Agency: Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)
Program Description:
The Settlement Program-Employment provides immigrants, live-in caregivers and refugee newcomers with information about BC’s job market, guidance and support on employment issues and connection to the broader community.
The program provides:
- Help build a realistic career plan and identify potential barriers
- Referrals to employment resources, programs and training
- Information on community events, workshops and career fairs
- Help with researching labour market and finding employment options
- Support with creating targeted resumes and cover letters
- Coaching on interview techniques and job search strategies
- Help understand hiring practices and BC employment customs.
Client Profile / Eligibility Criteria
- Permanent Residents of Canada
- Protected Persons as defined in S. 95 of IRPA
- Individuals who have been selected to become permanent residents, and who have been informed, by a letter from CIC
- Live-in Caregivers
- Temporary foreign workers
- Provincial nominees who are still awaiting a letter of approval for permanent residency from CIC
- Naturalized Canadian Citizens
- *Newcomers who have been in Canada for less than five years receive priority assistance.
Registration Information
To participate in settlement mentoring services please contact listed below
Start Dates / Duration
Ongoing
Program Fee: Free
Contact Information
Phone: (604) 395-8000
Email: settlement@issbc.org
Website: Visit
Location
#207– 7355 Canada Way
Burnaby, V3N 4Z6
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