BC Settlement and Integration Services (BC SIS) - Richmond

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers who are not eligible to receive services from federally funded programs. Program serves refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers (excluding live-in caregivers), post-secondary international students, provincial nominees who are not yet permanent residents, and naturalized citizens who continue to be dependent on settlement support; there may be eligibility restrictions for some services. Immigration and settlement services include orientation, information and referral to community services, and assistance navigating immigration and work permit applications. Labour market services include job market information, connection to job opportunities, employment counselling, job search assistance, career mentoring, networking events, and assistance with workplace safety or employment standards violations, and education on workplace rights and responsibilities, work safety, and workplace culture. Offers informal English conversation groups to help clients practice using language used in everyday settings. Appointment required; hours are 9 am to 5 pm Thursdays and Fridays. Funded by Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness.