Other Resources
This page presents an opportunity for you to explore additional resources vital for your success in the Canadian labor market. Within this section, you will find a curated list of websites that play a crucial role in providing valuable support services. We encourage you to review these resources thoroughly to gain insights into the diverse support mechanisms available.
It is imperative to emphasize that this page will undergo regular updates to align with the introduction of new services at different intervals. We remain committed to ensuring that the information provided here stays current and relevant to your evolving needs in navigating the Canadian labor landscape. We invite you to stay informed and make the most of the dynamic support network highlighted on this platform.
Friendly and experienced settlement professionals can help you
look for a job
get a language assessment
register for language classes
find a place to live
sign up your kids for school
learn about community services
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outside Canada, you may get pre-arrival services in your home country before you move
Living in Quebec, you can find information about local services from the Quebec ministry in charge of immigration
Do you need employment support? Check this page.
Newcomer Settlement Support:
Assistance and support during the adaptation to life in Canada, available at agency sites, virtually, and within community locations.
Language Instruction (LINC) Programs:
Free Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) to help newcomers feel at home and integrate fully by acquiring essential English language skills.
Youth Integration Programs:
Tailored programs under YOCISO designed to support immigrant youth (ages 13 to 24) in their settlement and integration process, equipping them with the skills necessary to achieve their goals.
Community Connections Programs:
Initiatives facilitating connections for newcomers within their community, recognized as a crucial step in the settlement and integration journey.
Career Support and Job Placement:
Career mentoring and networking programs aimed at helping newcomers secure employment in their respective fields, fostering an understanding of Canadian workplace culture, and building professional networks.
Clinical Counselling Services:
Specialized clinical counselling services catering to culturally diverse clients dealing with migration and culture-related challenges. This includes a focus on assisting survivors of war torture, trauma, political persecution, and imprisonment.
World Skills
Newcomer Integration:
Founded in 1997, World Skills focuses on enhancing newcomers' economic integration in Ottawa, providing tailored resources and support.
Services for Newcomers:
Employment competency building, job search training, cultural competency building, and language training to help newcomers integrate into the Canadian workforce.
Connecting Talent to Employers:
Facilitating connections between talented newcomers and employers in public, private, and not-for-profit sectors through pre-screening, cross-cultural training, and understanding employer needs.
Career Support Programs:
Various programs and resources, including job search support, enhanced language training, access to employment opportunities, settlement online pre-arrival services, talent-to-employment matching services, and corporate mentorship programs.
Entrepreneurship and Job Opportunities:
Providing support for newcomers interested in entrepreneurship through programs like Ottawa Newcomer Entrepreneurs Hub (ONE Hub) and offering job opportunities through the job board for those seeking employment in Canada.
Specialized Programs for Newcomers:
Offering programs such as Workplace Language Training, Job Search Workshop, Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program, Credential Recognition Program, and Empowering Visible Minority Newcomer Women.
Job Opportunities
Application Services:
Guidance on how to find government jobs.
Information on the application process.
Employment equity information and self-declaration options.
Specialized Programs:
Federal Student Work Experience Program.
Job opportunities for Indigenous people.
Programs for students and recent graduates
Public Servant Resources
Hiring and assessing candidates for public service roles.
Information on public service pay, pension, and benefits.
Work assignments outside the public service.
Self-assessment and Testing
Self-assessment tests, including language proficiency.
Evaluation of language skills for prospective candidates.
COVID-19 Information
Updates related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Ongoing assessment of public health risks with new information.
Recruitment Programs
Various recruitment programs for policy leaders.
Military and veterans recruitment programs.
Jobs in national security and defence.
Crisis Intervention and Counselling
Dedicated services providing crisis intervention and counselling for immigrant and racialized women, offering support for both women and children in need.
Interpretation and Translation Services
Language support with English-French interpretation and translation services, including both free language interpretation and fee-for-service requests.
Settlement and Integration Programs
Comprehensive settlement and integration programs, including employment services, computer training, childcare assistance, and various activities designed to aid women in rebuilding their lives in a new society.
Community Support and Gratitude:
Acknowledging and expressing gratitude for the generosity of those who support OCISO's work, whether through ongoing donations, time commitment, or contributions to specific events or activities.
Volunteer Opportunities
Encouraging community involvement through volunteer opportunities, providing a chance for individuals to contribute to positive changes in women's lives.
Welcome Ontario - Refugee Assistance Information:
Creation of the Welcome Ontario website to provide reliable information for individuals and organizations assisting refugees in settling in the province.
Collective Advocacy for Immigrant Services:
Formed in 1978, OCASI acts as a collective voice, advocating for immigrant-serving agencies and coordinating responses to shared needs and concerns.
Registered Charity Governance:
Governed by a volunteer board of directors, OCASI operates as a registered charity, ensuring transparent and accountable governance in its operations.
Extensive Membership Network
Boasting a membership of over 200 community-based organizations in Ontario, OCASI's network encompasses a wide range of entities dedicated to immigrant services.