BCCA partners with these agencies that provide different services to meet each newcomers’ unique needs. Below you will find a list of our partners and we encourage you to access their service. There is no limit to how prepared you can be for your move.
ACCES Employment
ACCES Employment is a leader in connecting employers with qualified employees from diverse backgrounds. ACCES provides online services to assist and support internationally educated newcomers to secure commensurate employment in six sectors, specifically: Information Technology, Engineering, Sales and Marketing, Financial Services, Human Resources and Supply Chain. Program benefits include: Opportunities to virtually connect with employers looking to hire international talent, one-on-one coaching with Employment Consultants and access to self-directed online learning modules. Services are available in English only.
Food Processing HR Council
Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC) is a non-profit skills council, providing training courses, programs, and educational tools for the Canadian and international food and beverage workforce.
George Brown College
George Brown College plans for Canada Advisor-Education referrals for Ontario.
JVS Toronto - CanPrep
CanPrep is a national pre-arrival employment support program offered in both English and French. Program offers services like one-to-one case management, e-Learning resources (job search & Canadian work place culture), online mentoring, resume and cover letter review and employer connections through job board.
Immigrant Employment Council of BC - FAST (Facilitating Access to Skilled Talent)
FAST (Facilitating Access to Skilled Talent) is a set of free online services and resources preparing overseas skilled immigrants for the Canadian workplace. This web-based program offers occupation-specific information and resources, mentorship, training on Canadian workplace culture and communications, and connections to employers.
In-TAC
In-TAC is a nationwide program aims to help new immigrants before their arriving in Canada to prepare for new life and connect them with employment opportunities by online workshops and in person counselling via digital platform.
Next Stop Canada - YMCA Pre-Arrival Settlement Services
Next Stop Canada (NSC) is a free pan Canada online, pre-arrival settlement service delivered by the YMCA of Greater Toronto and funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This program offers youth (12+) and adult immigrants personalized information, one-on-one mentorship, and settlement resources to help individuals and families prepare for life in Canada. This includes information on employment, housing, education, health care, finance, transportation and much more. Furthermore, immigrants have access to a wealth of information delivered in various formats on the NSC platform. Such as webinars, videos, e-learning, stories, forums, and live-chat.
SOPA Program
Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA) is an Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) funded program that delivers free pre-arrival services for job readiness and retention. Resources and courses are offered at no charge, these include: one-on-one orientation, job search support and workplace culture training, as well as referral to a wide range of post-arrival services upon entry to Canada.
SOPA (Settlement Online Pre-Arrival)
Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA) is an Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) funded program that delivers free pre-arrival services for job readiness and retention. Resources and courses are offered at no charge, these include: one-on-one orientation, job search support and workplace culture training, as well as referral to a wide range of post-arrival services upon entry to Canada. The program is offered in: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador).
PASS Pre-Arrival Support Services IENs
PASS helps pre-arrival IENs in their countries of residence who are planning immigration to Canada, offering supports and services designed to shorten the time that IENs spend from arrival in Canada to professional registration and employment. There is no cost to enroll in PASS, but IENs must have proof of graduation from a nursing school and a letter of immigration confirmation from the Government of Canada. IENs participating in PASS have access to: - Individual case management for information and referrals for language, employment and settlement services upon arrival in Canada - Online courses providing nursing occupation-specific English language and communication training - Live information and orientation webinars providing an overview of the nursing registration process and the Canadian health care system - Live employment-related webinars equipping IENs for successful entry into the health care field - Mentorship connection with Canadian nurses.
SAACA - Services Avant Arrivee - Canada Atlantique
In order to help future immigrants better prepare for their settlement in Atlantic Canada, they can acces Pre-arrival services through SAACA while still in their countries of origin. Pre-arrival services are provided online and free.
Build ON provides specialized information and orientation about the skilled trades to new immigrants approved to immigrate to Ontario. We provide one-on-one Employment Consultations via various online platforms; We provide employment information and orientation videos; We deliver monthly webinars on various topics; we provide individual virtual mentorship.
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