July 30, 2024
Surrey & Fraser Valley Fort St. John
Located along the Alaska Highway, Fort St. John is the largest city in Northeastern British Columbia. It is well known for its large and abundant base of resources including oil, natural gas, forestry, and agricultural. As such, there are potential job opportunities for those interested in these fields. Although it is the oldest European settlement in British Columbia, Fort St. John has a young population with families and children. With such a young, vibrant, and growing community, Fort St. John is now commonly referred to as the "Energetic City."
Services are offered in the following languages:
English, Filipino (Tagalog), Ilocano, Russian, German, and Armenian.
Services offered in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John ISIP Service Centre provides many FREE services for eligible immigrants and refugees. Services may vary in each region. Discover the services we can provide you at the Fort St. John ISIP Service Centre and how you can register to participate below:
Eligible immigrants, refugees and their families can make a FREE appointment with our friendly and professional settlement staff. Our settlement staff can provide you with orientation and information about living in Canada and information about employment in Canada.
We can provide you and your family with comprehensive and current information in many key settlement topics including:
- Housing and accommodation
- Transportation systems in British Columbia (BC)
- Health care in BC
- Child education
- Adult education (Universities, Colleges, Occupational training, etc.)
- English language training
- Finding employment in BC
- Credential recognition in BC
- Supports for family
- Money and finance
- Canadian and BC law
- Volunteering and making new friends in the community
- And more
Private appointments for job seekers are available to provide you with information about local labour market trends, resume writing and interview skills, Canadian workplace culture, and job search resources.
Contact us to make an in-person one-to-one appointment.
We offer many FREE workshops to introduce settlement topics to eligible immigrants and refugees. These workshops introduce topics about integrating into Canadian life and learning about the Canadian labour market. Employment workshops also include employer engagement to introduce newcomers to job opportunities.
Workshops provide you and your family with comprehensive and current information in many key settlement topics including:
- Housing and accommodation
- Transportation systems in British Columbia (BC)
- Health care in BC
- Child education
- Adult education (Universities, Colleges, Occupational training, etc.)
- English language training
- Finding employment in BC
- Credential recognition in BC
- Supports for family
- Money and finance
- Canadian and BC law
- Volunteering and making new friends in the community
- And more
Explore our upcoming workshops to discover more session topics and Contact us to register for our in-person workshops.
The Fort St. John region currently does not offer in-person English Language Training. Please contact the Fort St. John ISIP office for referrals to English Language Training programs in the area.
Contact us to find out about online English Language Training courses you may be eligible for.
Employment Skills Development for SUCCESS prepares eligible immigrants and refugees with job seeking skills and soft employment skills to access the Canadian labour market. The course provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to transition into a career in the Canadian labour market.
Contact us about Employment Skills Development for SUCCESS and to register.
The Career Mentoring for SUCCESS brings eligible immigrants and refugees and experienced mentors together to foster professional networks and connections. As a participant, Career Mentoring for SUCCESS will bridge you to career success by providing you with the information you need in your field of expertise. Your mentor will provide you with information, support, and guidance to jumpstart your professional career in Canada.
The Fort St. John region currently does not offer this program. However, you may be eligible to participate in this program through another ISIP region. Contact us to find out if you are eligible to participate in the Career Mentoring for SUCCESS in another region.
Are you an aspiring leader? We are also looking for mentors for Career Mentoring for SUCCESS in any occupational field. Mentoring is a great way to broaden your coaching skills, build inclusive environments, and demonstrate your leadership skills. Contact us to discover how you can showcase your leadership skills as a career mentor.
The We Live Here Program introduces eligible immigrants and refugees to their community. This innovative program will help you practice your English while building connections with community members and community organizations. Activities in the Fort St. John region include community tours, recreation connect, and Canadian and multicultural community celebrations. Other ISIP regions may also provide knowing Canada-parenting program.
Contact us to participate in our fun and innovative We Live Here.
See how people are participating in We Live Here on our Immigrant Settlement & Integration Program Community page.
We Volunteer Here programs introduce eligible immigrants and refugees to volunteer opportunities with connections to organizations. As a volunteer, you will have opportunities to build social and professional networks, obtain Canadian work and volunteer experience, and practice your English in a safe environment facilitated by friendly and professional settlement staff.
Contact us to find out how you can volunteer and be an active part in your community.
See how people are volunteering in their communities on our Immigrant Settlement & Integration Program Community page.
Champions of SUCCESS showcases the contributions of outstanding Immigrant Settlement & Integration Program volunteers, newcomer clients, established Canadians, employers and community organizations in supporting newcomer integration into the community.
Discover our latest Champions of SUCCESS on our Immigrant Settlement & Integration Program Community page.