News and Events

ISSofBC is now an Education Quality Assurance designated institution

ISSofBC is the first non for profit organization that successfully met government recognized education quality assurance standards!

In January ISSofBC was designated as an Education Quality Assurance (EQA) institution, attesting to the quality education students receive through the programs at International Studies.

The EQA designation is BC's - and Canada's - first educational seal of quality assurance for private and public post-secondary institutions. This educational seal will be used worldwide to promote high quality, reputable BC post-secondary institutions.

By creating one standard logo that can be recognized globally as a symbol of quality, the EQA designation will enable domestic and international students to identify institutions that have met government recognized quality standards.

With this knowledge, students can make informed decisions about where they study and which institutions best suit their needs.
Multilingual Case Management now in New Westminster

ISSofBC's Multilingual Case Management in Burnaby has moved! Multilingual counselling in the Burnaby-New Westminster area has moved from our office on Canada Way, to #200– 620 Royal Avenue, New Westminster.

With the addition of Multilingual Case Management program in New Westminster, we are now able to provide ELSA, settlement, and career services in one location. The ISSofBC New Westminster location is very near the New Westminster Skytrain station, so it is easily accessible for both drivers and public transit commuters.
Employment assistance services - Upcoming Events

For jobseekers who wish to learn more about job search, current job opportunities and requirements or who want to link up with employers from various industries.
Best Workplaces in Canada 2009

Best Workplaces 2009
Immigrant Services Society of B.C. is recognized as one of the 2009 Best Workplaces in Canada according to Great Place to Work® Institute.

 

Events

2nd Annual Immigrant Professionals Conference in BC

Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010, 9am - 4:30pm
Location: Executive Hotel, 4201 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby

Space is limited -- No cost to attend

Discover what you can do to continue your profession in Canada:

  • Hear how other professionals succeeded
  • Learn tips on job searching from the experts
  • Find out from industry insiders what they want
  • Network with other professionals
  • Get the best advice from an internationally-renowned expert in the field

Register to attend at http://tinyurl.com/BCITP2010

For more information:
Toll-free phone: 1-888-287-4957 ext. 229
Email: info@aspect.bc.ca

Event sponsors: MOSAIC, ISSofBC, DiverseCity
In Association with: BC Internationally Trained Professionals Network

Click here to download the Immigrant Professionals Conference program (PDF).
Free income tax clinics for low-income immigrants, refugees and citizens

ISSofBC will once again by holding income tax clinics for low-income immigrants, refugees and Canadian citizens from March 1st until April 30th. The clinic is free and donations are gratefully appreciated.

Dates/times vary amongst the different locations of the tax clinics. Locations this year include Eastburn Community Centre in Burnaby; ISSofBC's main office on Terminal Avenue in Vancouver; Collingwood Neighbourhood House on Joyce Street, Vancouver; ISSofBC's Port Coquitlam office; and the Guildford Public Library in Surrey.

Service is available in many languages, but please inform our office at time of booking appointment if you have a language preference.

To request an appointment, please phone 604-684-2561 extension 1132, or 604-395-8000.

Click here to download the income tax schedule poster (PDF) for more information.
Free Workshop in English - "Employment Insurance"

FREE WORKSHOP (in English)
“Employment Insurance”
- Types of Benefits
- Eligibility Information
- Application Information
- Rights and Responsibilities while on an EI claim
- Program Update: Employment Insurance Special Benefits for
Self Employed People

Presenter: Vivian Chan, Citizen Services Specialist
from Service Canada

March 24, Wednesday, at 3.00

#208-7355 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC

For Registration please contact:
Vito Cerovina at 604 684 7498 (ext. 1672) - in English or Serbian
or Irina Loginova 778.284.7026 (ext.1564) - in English or Russian
Youth Connexion Program

The Youth Connexion Program for youth and young adults is accepting participants 16 to 25 years old for their new group starting in May 2010.

For more information, contact our team at 604-522-5902 or email as at youthconnexion@issbc.org. In the ISSofBC website click: Immigrants/Settlement Services/Youth Connexion
Want to know about Taxation in Canada?

Want to know about Taxation in Canada?

Join Gregory Russell from Canada Revenue Agency
for an interactive workshop about how to file income tax, tax benefits and tax deductible credits and other important information about taxes.

Date & Time: Saturday, March 20, 2010; 1- 3:30PM

Venue: ISSofBC Welcome House; 530 Drake Street
(at the corner of Seymour and Drake)
Vancouver, BC

For information contact Resochita Arma at 604-684-7498
Want to volunteer through ISSofBC?

If you are interested in volunteering through our general volunteer program, the next information session will be on Wednesday, March 3rd, at our head office, at #501-333 Terminal Avenue.

Please contact volunteer@issbc.org or (604) 684-2561 for more information. Click here to download the 2010 Volunteer Information Sessions calendar.