Maple Ridge
Our office is located in downtown Maple Ridge, near Hanley Place Mall. We are near public transport.
22638 119 Ave unit 110
Maple Ridge
BC
Mon – Fri:
9:00am to 4:30pm
Sat – Sun:
CLOSED
778-372-6567
What we offer in Maple Ridge
At our Maple Ridge office, we can support you to settle in communities, learn English, and find work.
We are not a government agency. If you have questions about citizenship or your immigration status, please refer to IRCC directly.
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Solid Start 360 – Job search support
Solid Start 360—Employment Program supports participants in building confidence, developing job readiness skills, and taking a strong step into the Canadian workforce.
Learn More1:1 job search coaching
Group workshops (in-person/online/self-paced)
Job postings and referrals to employer partners
Assistance to understand and succeed in the local labour market
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B-Hired
B-Hired offers free job search training for young newcomers aged 16-29 in BC, focusing on in-demand jobs and career success.
Learn MoreJob search workshops
Occupational training leading to certificates;
Job search support/work experience placement;
Career counselling and coaching;
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Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants
Continue your career using your international experience to link to job opportunities in BC.
Learn MoreQualification evaluation and assistance with BC licenses.
Help with joining regulatory bodies and professional associations.
Funding for skills and courses to enhance your qualifications.
Job search support tailored to your profession.
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Global Talent Loans
This program supports your return to your previous career or start a new one with support and low-interest loans.
Learn MoreLow-interest rate government-funded loan
Career planning and counseling
Employment support
Support with recredentialling process
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Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
A free program that supports you to learn the English language, CLB 1 – 4, beginner level only. This training supports you in integrating and navigating daily life in British Columbia.
Learn MoreFlexible scheduling: full-time, part-time, in-person, online, and hybrid options
Available at several locations including Surrey, Coquitlam and Vancouver
Licensed preschool programs for children aged 30 months to 5 years
Parents can focus on studies while children learn English and social skills
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Volunteering and Community Connections
Volunteering is a great way to get Canadian work experience and support our important work of welcoming newcomers to British Columbia! As a volunteer with ISSofBC, you will get:
Learn MoreValuable professional experience
Opportunities to learn about your local community
New friends and mentors
A way of practicing your English
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BC Newcomer Services Program (BC NSP)
BC NSP supports you in settling into your new community in British Columbia with services like community orientation, job search support, and career counselling.
Learn MoreSettlement services
Practise in English skills
Work and career support
Start building your life in BC!
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Settlement Support
In this program, you will learn about life in British Columbia (BC), Canadian society, and local community services, such as medical care and schools, to build your life in BC. Services are available in English and your first language. Benefits include:
Learn MoreSupport to access local schools and healthcare
Confidential support and case management
Personal settlement plan
Learn about your rights in Canada
Additional services at Maple Ridge
Multi-lingual support
Our settlement services are available in Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Pashtu, Urdu, Hindi, Korean and Japanese.
Our English language services are English only.
And the find work services are available in Indonesian, Spanish, Gujarati, Mandarin, basic Cantonese.
For other languages, we can refer you to staff at other locations.
Questions and Answers
Please check below the answers to our clients’ most frequently asked questions.
If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our team!
Yes, our LINC program offers a certificate of completion based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).
This certificate can be used as proof of language proficiency for citizenship applications.
You must complete level fluent basic (CLB 4) or higher to qualify.
We do not accept walk-ins.
Please book an appointment before coming in at 604-942-1777 to avoid a long wait.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide childcare during meetings or LINC classes.
For some workshops, we may have volunteer childminders available.
Although we don’t directly place participants in jobs, our career services can offer you job-matching services, teach you about the Canadian job market, information on how to retrain and facilitate connections with potential employers.
Anyone except those on a visitor’s visa can volunteer after passing an interview and obtaining a clear Criminal Record Check.
You can learn about current volunteer opportunities on our Volunteer pages.
The office is accessible by public transit, located near key bus routes and within walking distance from community partners.
Parking: 2-hour street parking available or paid parking across from the bus loop.
Please check TransLink for the best options: https://www.translink.ca/
You may also want to rent a car through our partner’s car-sharing service, Evo. It is free to join for you and you receive 100 free driving minutes if you use our ISSofBC promotional codes.