2026 Annual General Meeting

ICA’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 16 from 5:30pm – 6:30 on line. If you’d like to attend, RSVP here [https://AGM2026ICA.eventbrite.ca

Labour Day

ICA Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th  Emergency Services + Community Support Resources

Employment Workshops

Are you a newcomer looking for a job? 

Our 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. 

Every month, our popular employment workshops are back with a great selection of topics to boost your job search skills! 

Register today! 

 

Contact Us

ICA Employment Services

Email: employment@icavictoria.org
Phone: 250.388.4728 Ext. 2154

Regular workshop topics include:

  • Writing effective resumes and cover letters 
  • Succeeding in job interviews 
  • Networking: How to access the hidden job market 
  • Canadian Workplace culture  
  • Labour Market information  

Upcoming Workshops

 

Resume & Cover Letter Essentials

LIMITED SEATS!

Struggling to craft the perfect resume or cover letter? Join us and gain invaluable insights into what employers are looking for. Learn the latest trends in resume formatting, how to tailor your application for different roles, and the key elements that make a cover letter compelling.

September 9
4:30PM – 7:30PM
Room 424

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Canadian Workplace Culture

LIMITED SEATS!

Come and learn about workplace norms, communication styles, and professional etiquette that can help you fit in and thrive. Discover how cultural differences can impact your work life and how to adapt successfully.

September 16
4:30PM – 7:30PM
Room 426

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Skills for Success in Canada

LIMITED SEATS!

Are you looking to build a successful future in Canada? Whether you’re a newcomer, student, job seeker, or working professional, having the right skills is key to thriving in today’s fast-changing world.  

September 23
9:30AM – 12:30PM
Room 424

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Improving Communication Skills in the Canadian Workplace

A self-paced online course

Are you a newcomer to Canada preparing to start work in your professional field? This course is designed to help you build the communication skills you need to succeed in the Canadian workplace. 

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Employment Services

Whether you are a newcomer to Canada or an immigrant who has been here for many years, our Employment Services team can assist with job search and skills training programs to help you find work in the Canadian job market.

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.

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.