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Newcomer Services

Welcome to Canada! Centre for Skills provides free services to assist newcomers in settling into Canadian life in the Halton region.

 

For help with settlement, please contact us:

Tel.: 905-333-3499

TF: 1-888-315-5521

Email: newcomers@centreforskills.ca

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Our Settlement Information Specialists provide personalized guidance on various aspects such as banking, obtaining a driver’s license, accessing healthcare, securing employment, childcare options, and navigating immigration and citizenship applications. Additionally, we offer Commissioner of Oaths services to assist with official documentations. Beyond settlement assistance, the Centre provides language instruction through LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) classes, enhanced language training tailored for workplace readiness, and community connection programs designed to help newcomers integrate socially and culturally.

Center for Skills can help you:

  • Learn and improve your English skills
  • Settle into the community
  • Learn about working in Canada and Canadian workplace culture
  • Prepare for a new career
  • Find jobs and apply to them
  • Explore skilled trades careers
  • Access free training programs for workplace language and skills
  • Prepare for Canadian citizenship
  • Commissioner of Oaths services
  • Secure banking, driver’s license, healthcare, childcare, schooling
  • Navigate immigration, sponsorship, citizenship and PR renewal applications

Settlement Information Services

Get free assistance with settling in Canada’s Halton region with help from our Settlement Information Specialists.

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English Language Classes

We offer free English language classes, both in person and online, to help newcomers improve their language skills for living and working in Canada.

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Community Connections

Our free Community Connections programs and events are designed to help newcomers learn about life in Canada, make new friends, and engage with their community.

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What you’ll like about our services

Our newcomer services team is ready to help you settle in your new community in Halton, learn about services and programs that can help you as you are adjusting to life in Canada, improve your skills and prepare for job search and a new career. Our services and all our programs are free.

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Latest Job Openings

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Inside Sales Executive – Equipment Leasing

Burlington, ON Remote Contract

Posted: May 2, 2025

CGS Finance Corp provides equipment leasing and working capital solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the North American market through its partner company, Catalyst Finance. Catalyst Finance maintains strong relationships with finance companies, banks, and private lenders to ensure …

JobID: AW10

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Facility Maintenance

Hamilton, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: May 2, 2025

Since 1998, AVL Manufacturing has been responding to industrial markets with turnkey manufacturing solutions. As an independent Canadian company focused on the design, development, engineering, and integration of renewable & nonrenewable power generation, we are committed to exceeding customer expectations. …

JobID: FM173

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Hamilton, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: May 2, 2025

Since 1998, AVL Manufacturing has been responding to industrial markets with turnkey manufacturing solutions. As an independent Canadian company focused on the design, development, engineering, and integration of renewable & nonrenewable power generation, we are committed to exceeding customer expectation. …

JobID: FM174

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Free Workshops

Check out our workshops calendar to learn more about our upcoming free workshops, programs and information sessions.

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News & Events

Join Our Newcomer Conversation Circles in Halton!

February 10, 2025

Want to chat in English with other Newcomers to Canada? Join Our Newcomer Conversation Circles! Come join us in person at our local libraries in Burlington and Oakville! This is a wonderful opportunity for newcomers to connect with more experienced…
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Feeling Stuck in Your Career? Canada’s Job Bank Can Help 

February 10, 2025

Remember those high school Civics & Careers classes when your teacher asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” and you had no idea? Fast forward to now, perhaps after a career path or two, you feel…
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Holiday Hours

December 18, 2024

Holiday Hours Please be aware that the Centre for Skills Development offices will be closed during the winter holidays from December 25th to January 1st, 2025. However, our Employment Services will offer services remotely from December 27th to December 31st, 2024. Here…
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