Immigrant Settlement & Integration Program

Newcomers and their families learn about life in Canada, develop English language skills, find employment, and get involved in the community by accessing our wide range of services that are offered across Metro Vancouver and in Fort St. John.

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all,permanent Settlement
1-to-1 Consultations

Meet with friendly staff to gain settlement information for you and your family. We can answer your questions and connect you to government and community resources.
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all,permanent Employment
Career Mentoring

Gain career information, support, and guidance related to your target occupation/sector in BC from a local professional who will act as your mentor.
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all,permanent Community Engagement
Community Connections Activities & Events

Learn more about Canadian culture and engage with the community by participating in local tours, events and celebrations, as well as volunteer opportunities.
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all,permanent Employment
Employment Consultations & Workshops

Access information, workshops, and webinars that will support you to understand the local labour market and find sustainable employment. We connect you to local hiring employers.
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all,permanent Language
English Classes & Conversation Circles

Improve your English communication skills to successfully settle and integrate into the local community and find employment. We offer English classes both in-person and online.
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all,permanent Settlement
Workshops & Webinars

Attend in-person workshops and online webinars on a wide range of settlement-related topics. We offer workshops and webinars in English and various other languages.
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“I started feeling very positive after participating in your program. Thank you for your continuous support and help.”

Service Eligibility

Permanent residents of Canada
Protected persons as defined in section 95 of the Immigrant & Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)
Individuals selected to become permanent residents by Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Live-in caregivers with a work permit under section 112 of the Immigration & Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR)

Funded by Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada

Upcoming Events

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Family, Settlement, Youth

Student Loans & Grants (Mandarin Interpretation)

Hosted by: Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program

Do you want to learn about Canadian Student Loans and Grants for post-secondary schools? If you are a Mandarin-speaking immigrant living in BC, you are welcome to join this free online workshop. Topics covered include: Scholarships & Bursaries Government Student…

July 8, 2020

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Permanent Resident

Webinar, Online

Employment, Settlement

Career Paths For Skilled Immigrants (Mandarin)

Hosted by: Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program

Contents: Program overview Financial support Who is eligible for the program Program streams and service providers To register, please call, email or complete the online registration form: [email protected] Tel: 604 330 5708 The number of connections is limited. Registration is…

July 8, 2020

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Permanent Resident

Webinar, Online

Family, Settlement

Let’s DIY – Hand Sew Face Mask (Mandarin)

Hosted by: Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program

Let’s work together to save the surgical masks for our frontline healthcare workers. Join us online to learn how to hand sew a face mask. As long as you have a needle and thread – no sewing machine needed. You…

July 10, 2020

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Permanent Resident

Webinar, Online

Employment, Settlement

Training Sponsorship For EI Recipients & Re-training For Employment Opportunities

Hosted by: Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program

Contents: Types of services available to general job search clients at WorkBC Center Occupational skills training for people on regular Employment Insurance Training and support available for people on Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Speaker: Grace Chevalier Employment Resource Advisor…

July 10, 2020

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Permanent Resident

Webinar, Online

Employment, Language

New Intake: Clear Communication for the Workplace Course

Hosted by: Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program

Join the new intake starting July 13! The overarching goal of this comprehensive, 6-week, online, Clear Communication for the Workplace course is to help participants communicate clearly and effectively in the workplace. The course covers core topics commonly experienced by…

July 13, 2020

All day

Permanent Resident

Webinar, Online