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)

Upcoming Events

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Health Education, Settlement

Food Safety Awareness and Understanding Food Poisoning 食品安全须知和食物中毒的原因 (Mandarin)

Hosted by: Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program

Free Hybrid (Online and In-Person) Mandarin Workshop Women Support Group 免费线上及现场同步国语讲座妇女互助小组 Contents: •Understanding the onset, duration and symptoms of food poisoning •How to prepare food safely at home •Differences between organic and conventional food production in Canada 内容： •了解食物中毒的原因及食品中常见的病毒,细菌,潜伏期,持续时间和病症 •如何安全的在家准备食物 …

April 23, 2024

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Permanent Resident

Richmond, BC

Employment, Settlement

How to Start Your Job Search in Canada 新移民如何开始找工作 (Mandarin)

Hosted by: Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program

Contents: Research and Understand Labour Market Information How to Prepare Resume and Interview Challenges and Support During Job Search 内容：搜寻和了解劳动市场信息准备找工作的利器: 简历和面试找工作时期可能面对的困难和支持 Venue: Choose One Option 参与方式：任选一种 Option 选择1: In-Person (15 seats) at Program Room (2F Richmond Public…

April 24, 2024

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Permanent Resident

Richmond, BC

Employment

Careers at RBC Royal Bank

Hosted by: Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program

Have an opportunity to meet a RBC Branch Manager to explore your next career! This workshop is in partnership with RBC. Content: Discover different positions with RBC Skills and qualifications for each position Rewarding and challenging aspects Wages and benefits…

April 24, 2024

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Permanent Resident

Settlement

Managing Finances in Retirement 退休财务管理 (Mandarin)

Hosted by: Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program

Contents: Understand why it’s so important to manage finances in retirement Learn about the budgeting Understand how to stretch your retirement resources Tools and resources 内容 : 退休财务管理的重要性了解预算的制定如何开拓您的退休资源理财工具和资源 Phone 电话: 604-279-7180 or 604-335-2510 [email protected] Eligible Participants: Permanent…

April 26, 2024

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Permanent Resident

Webinar, Online

Community Engagement, Settlement

TransLink Bus Tour – Explore Metro Vancouver Public Transit System TransLink 巴士之旅– 探索大溫地區公共交通系統 (English, Cantonese)

Hosted by: Immigrant Settlement and Integration Program

Free English with Cantonese Interpretation In-Person Building Community Connections Activity – We Live Here 免費英語(粵語翻譯)線下融入加拿大生活活動 Join us for a TransLink bus ride, explore the public transit system in Metro Vancouver and get hands-on experience with: Trip planning How to buy…

April 26, 2024

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Permanent Resident

Richmond, BC

Funded by Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada