Burnaby
This office offers BC SAFE HAVEN, BC Newcomer Services Program (NSP) and several career and employment programs for newcomers living in the local area.
7355 Canada Wy
Burnaby
BC
Tues, Wed, Thurs:
9:00am to 5:00pm
Fri – Mon:
CLOSED
1 (604) 942-1777
Services in Burnaby
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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.
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Job 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 More Qualification 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 More Low-interest rate government-funded loan
Career planning and counseling
Employment support
Support with recredentialling process
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BC SAFE HAVEN
BC SAFE HAVEN offers you free support as a refugee claimant, helping with settlement, English, job search, and mental health referrals.
Learn More Support for refugee claimants and asylum seekers
Refugee claim support
Settling in your new community
English language training
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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 More Settlement services
Practise your English in Conversation Circles
Work and career support
Start building your life in BC!
Have a question?
Below is a list of commonly asked questions.
All ISSofBC services are free if you are in BC and are eligible for our services.
Please note that there are limits to our services.
For example, we cannot fill out any immigration forms on behalf of clients or provide any advice on decision-making related to your visa process. Please contact the national government office or IRCC for this support.
Please contact our service assistants by phone to make an appointment.
Please call us at 604-395-8000.
Please book an appointment before coming in to avoid long wait times.
Our services are in high demand and priority is given to clients with appointments, so we strongly recommend that you book an appointment before coming to our offices.
To book an appointment at our Coquitlam office, please call: 778-284-7026 or 778-383-1438
