BC Newcomer Services Program (BC NSP)

Support for Temporary Residents

Through this program, we offer services and resources to meet your settlement, employment, language and community needs. Clients of all background, ethnicities, sexual orientations and genders are welcome.

We approach our work with professionalism, hope, dignity, and respect. Our team creates a welcoming community that offers a range of services for clients to become part of the community and succeed in Canada.

Program services are free.

Eligibility

To join this program you must be one of the following:

  • Study Permit Holders
  • Work Permit Holders

  • Naturalized Canadian Citizens

  • Refugee Claimant

Program Description

In this program, you get access to essential support and information, including

Settlement Support

  • One-on-one settlement support and referrals
  • Educational workshops
  • English Conversation Circles
  • Social connection events
  • Immigration application information
  • English language groups
  • Community resources and social connections
  • Mental wellbeing support
  • Volunteering opportunities

Employment Services

  • Employment workshops and job fairs
  • Customized employment support including job search, resume and cover letter review and one-on-one job interview preparation
  • International credential evaluation referrals
  • Free certification training (including First Aid and Food Safe)
  • Workplace rights and responsibilities

Available at these locations

Testimonials

“We were just beginning strangers here, but the dedication, efforts and affection shown by all the staff members not only during the (employment preparation) workshops but afterwards while seeking job as security personnel is very interesting, I wish to thank the staff members personally.”

Partners

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills.

Contact Information

bcsis@mosaicbc.org

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