Employment Services
Looking for work? We are here to support you.
Looking for a job in a new country can be hard. You do not have to do it alone. Our Employment Services team helps immigrants and newcomers succeed.
Come find us for one-on-one career counselling, drop-in hours, monthly workshops, and employer connections.
Our free services can help you with:
- Writing aresume & applying for jobs
- Learning about the local job market
- Getting ready for interviews
- Learning about succeeding in the Canadian workplace
- Building confidence in networking and professional connections
We also have:
- Drop-in hours when you need fast help with a quick question
- Job training programs for skilled professionals looking to get back into their field
- Credential recognition support
- Connections to career mentors
- Job fairs and employer events
“ICA helped me in my professional journey and created an impact for me. I truly believed that ICA can help others who are struggling or looking forward to starting their career in Canada”
Jyothi Mary Philip
Immigrated from Indonesia
Ready to get started? Contact us
Email: employment@icavictoria.org
Phone: 250.388.4728
Employment Workshops Summer Series
Employment Workshops
Our Employment Workshops help you build job skills, understand the job market, and feel more confident in your job search. Our goal is to help you look for work and succeed in your career.
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants
The CPSI program helps newcomer professionals to find meaningful career employment that aligns with their pre-arrival education, training and experience.
IEC-BC's Mentor Connect
Immigrant Employment Council of BC’s MentorConnect program matches job-ready skilled newcomers with established local professionals for one-on-one occupation-specific coaching. Matches are based on occupation, industry, professional experience, career interests and goals.
Migrant Workers Program
The Migrant Workers Program offers direct settlement and employment information and resources to migrant workers to understand their rights and help them integrate in the community.
Information for Employers
Are you looking to hire immigrant talent? The Inter-Cultural Association offers services to help employers meet their recruitment needs. We can help you find the right employees for your needs.
Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)
A school-based outreach program aimed at helping eligible newcomer students (immigrants and refugees) and their families settle and integrate into their school and community.
Immigrant Welcome Centre
From housing and education to employment services, ICA’s Settlement Services team can help newcomers navigate and connect with important resources and support.
English Language Services
ICA offers English courses tailored for newcomers to Canada. LINC program and BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP and SAF/HAVN)** provide free English training for eligible students. ICA also offers Affordable English classes open to everyone.
Tools for Equity
ICA’s Tools for Equity training program for businesses and organizations, addresses racial disparities and employment barriers faced by immigrants, refugees, and communities of colour in the Capital Regional District.