Identify as a racialized woman

Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial and federal legislation and regulations; and

Unemployed or underemployed

Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons who have been granted refugee status in Canada

CLB 7 or higher

Available to attend in person training Monday to Friday between 10 am and 6 pm

Refugee claimants

Refugee claimants

Naturalized citizens

Provincial nominees

Temporary Foreign Workers

International students

between 17-29 years old

not a full-time student

a Canadian, permanent resident or protected person legally entitled to work in Canada

not participating in other government-funded labour market programs

living in British Columbia

unemployed or underemployed

personnes francophones (services disponibles en français)

persons with a disability

youth and at-risk youth

Indigenous people

persons with multiple barriers

immigrants

survivors of violence and/or abuse

recent immigrant within the last 5 years

have a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or degree

be unemployed or underemployed

possess 3 years relevant international work experience

have professional working proficiency in English

currently reside within Metro Vancouver

have strong English skills (CLB 7+)

identify as a racialized immigrant

be passionate about social and civic engagement.

have solid work and/or volunteering experience

have the flexibility to attend training every other Saturday for four months

previous experience serving on boards and committees is an asset

identify as a visible minority newcomer woman

have a high school diploma or bachelor’s degree

have Permanent Resident or Confirmed Refugee status

be able to perform in this physically demanding job

have an overall CLB 5 score or higher (or equivalent)

have full-time availability

permanent residents (5 years or less)

unemployed or underemployed

living anywhere in BC

skilled immigrants: 3+ years related experience

English level: CLB 5+

youth (19-30 years old) 1+ related experience

applied for immigration to Canada as a principal applicant, spouse or adult dependant and have one of the following:

a passport request letter with permanent resident visa issuance

a permanent resident visa pick up notification letter

an IRCC invitation to get pre-arrival services

an IRCC request that an applicant for permanent residence complete a medical examination

an Offer of Employment to a Foreign National (Atlantic Immigration Pilot)

confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) letter/document

a single entry permanent resident visa

all BC employers

companies dedicated to meeting diversity and inclusion goals

companies with vacancies to fill

a refugee with permanent resident status

ready to work