NEW English Summer Classes

Accelerate your learning and confidence in personal or business conversation and workplace communication today!
Click HERE to learn more about ICA’s fun and affordable summer series for English language learners.

New Reception Hours

Starting July 2nd, our Reception Hours will be from 10:30am to 2:30pm, office hours will remain the same from 8:30am – 4:30pm. Click here for more information.

Join Our Team

Do you want to work in a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment doing fulfilling work?

Join ICA’s staff and work with a dynamic, fun, and passionate group of people dedicated to supporting refugees and immigrants.

ICA is Vancouver Island’s largest settlement agency providing services to more than 2500 newcomers from around the world each year. In addition to providing core settlement services, ICA is committed to working with community members and partners to build a more equitable and inclusive community throughout the Capital Region.

ICA provides all eligible employees with a strong benefits package including participation in the municipal pension plan, paid vacation, extended health coverage and long-term disability insurance. Take a look at the current openings and contact us if you have any questions, we’d love to hear from you.

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Introducing ICA’s Newest Team Members

Every staff member at ICA plays an important role in supporting immigrants and refugees and creating a vibrant, welcoming community. 

I am Abeer, the PSR Facilitator at ICA. I have 18 years of experience in the humanitarian sector and international refugee law, with a strong focus on supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced communities. My career began in the Middle East and North Africa region, where I worked in complex emergency contexts. I was actively involved in refugee status determination, emergency response, and managing the admission processes for individuals and families fleeing conflict. These experiences gave me deep insight into the challenges faced by displaced populations at every stage of their journey. After relocating to Canada, I was able to witness and support the other side of that journey. This has included working directly with newcomers to help them access resources, navigate systems, and feel a sense of belonging in their new communities. My work is driven by a deep commitment to human dignity, cultural connection, and empowering those who have been forcibly displaced to rebuild their lives with hope and opportunity.

I’m Lisa Wagenknecht, and I’m excited to be taking on the role of Gender Equity and Sexual Diversity (GESD) Coordinator. Originally from France, I’ve spent 6 years in Montreal, and I’ve recently chosen Victoria as my new home after 4 years back in Europe. For the past 3 years, I have worked with newcomers and people seeking asylum in Scotland, where I’ve seen firsthand the strength of lived experience and the importance of open, honest dialogue. It’s a privilege to join the ICA team, and I hope my experience in community development, along with my curiosity and empathy, will help strengthen ICA’s approach to GESD. I’ll end with far wiser words than mine, from Audre Lorde, whose writing has always been a source of guidance and inspiration to me: “In our world, divide and conquer must become define and empower.”

 

About ICA

The purpose of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) is to support the full integration of newcomer immigrants and refugees into the social, economic and civic life of the Capital Region of British Columbia.

Anti-Racism Training

The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) helps individuals and organizations fight racism by providing information, training and tools to help businesses and organizations create a diverse, welcoming and equitable workplace and community.

Leadership

The leadership team at ICA brings together a wealth of knowledge and experience in immigration, resettlement and social justice work.