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 x 460
TF: 1-888-315-5521 x 460
Email: newcomers@centreforskills.ca
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tel.: 905-333-3499 x 460
TF: 1-888-315-5521 x 460
Email: newcomers@centreforskills.ca
Latest Job Openings
Visit the Job Board to see all available openings.Fitter-Welder
Posted: November 18, 2025
Join our team as a Fitter-Welder and play a key role in assembling and welding components for industrial refrigeration systems. In this hands-on role, you’ll work with MIG and TIG welding techniques, interpret blueprints, and ensure quality standards are met throughout the fabrication process. …
JobID: RL0004
Front Desk Agent
Posted: November 18, 2025
Rate of Pay: $17.60 an hour Full job description: We are a large Health and Fitness Centre in Burlington. The person fit for this job would be someone with experience in front desk/reception positions. We are seeking someone whom is used …
JobID: HV-Front Desk Agent
General Labourer (Material Handler)
Posted: November 18, 2025
Rate of Pay: $21.28–$22.28 an hour – Full-time Precision Record Pressing is a leading vinyl record pressing company with multiple locations in the Greater Toronto Area. We believe our growth and success can be directly attributed to the emphasis we …
JobID: HV-General Labourer (Material Handler)
Free Workshops
Check out our workshops calendar to learn more about our upcoming free workshops, programs and information sessions.
News & Events
Convert International Trades Experience into Canadian Certification with the help of TradesLink Ontario!
November 12, 2025
Newcomer to Canada? Need Job Search Support?
November 10, 2025
Practicing for an Interview? Refresh your STAR
November 10, 2025
Our programs and services are funded by the Government of Canada / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada