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 5:00pm
Sat – Sun:
CLOSED
1 (604) 942-1777
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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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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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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Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
Free program that supports you to learn the English language, no matter your level. This training supports you to integrate and navigate daily life in British Columbia.
Learn More Flexible 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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Skills Hub
Skills Hub offers you free job and skills training, supporting you with challenges like limited skills, low English levels, or childcare responsibilities.
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Group workshops for employment readiness
1:1 development of training plans
Career counselling
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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 More Valuable 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 More Settlement services
Practise your English in Conversation Circles
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 More Support 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 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!
We do not accept walk-ins.
Please book an appointment before coming in at 604-942-1777 to avoid a long wait.
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.