Our services for newcomers and immigrants are available free of charge in Prince Rupert thanks to funding from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and BC Settlement and Integration Services.

Our mission is to serve our community and create meaningful connections that help individuals realize their dreams of employment, training, and settling in Prince Rupert where they can call home.

Your community connector to settling in Prince Rupert.

• Immigration Information
• Employment Support
• Community Connections
• English Test Prep and Training
• Conversational French Sessions
• Helping Temporary Foreign Workers and International Students

We offer services and programs targeted to the needs of Permanent Residency, Canadian Citizenship, Job application, and Resume preparation.

Our Programs

Conversation Circle

Practice your English at our Conversation Circle!

• Communicating in writing and speaking
• Develop practical skills using documents for work
• Connect with other newcomers and community members
• Learn more about local news and upcoming events
• Interact with guest speakers from community organizations

IELTS/CELPIP EXAM PREP

Get prepared for your official IELTS & CELPIP Exam with our realistic mock test sessions, held weekly at Hecate Strait Employment Development Society in Prince Rupert.

Experience the test format, timing, and question types firsthand.

• Identify your strengths and weaknesses
• Receive valuable feedback
• Boost your confidence before the official test

NETWORKS

Boost job your job search skills!

• Assistance looking for work, preparing resumes and cover letters
• Preparing for job search; interview skills
• Finding opportunities for training and volunteering

Community Garden

Settlement Services started the Community Garden with the help of the Youth from our SPARK Program (formerly Blade Runners), together they built the garden using the supplies and seeds donated from multiple local businesses. 

The Community Garden was built with intention to empower newcomers and immigrants to grow their own food at home by sharing some of the donated seeds with them and utilizing the garden to build valuable connections through volunteer work with other newcomers and community members, and lastly by bringing people together to share a meal using the harvest from the garden. 

Support to Get Started We've got you covered:

• Laptops for training
• Transportation & food funds
• Childcare & clothing supports
• One-on-one coaching & long-term mentoring