Newcomer Services
Welcome to Canada! Centre for Skills provides free services to assist newcomers in settling into Canadian life in 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.
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.General Labourer
Posted: November 13, 2026
Job Summary We are seeking a hardworking, dependable General Labourer to support our daily shop and production operations. In this role, you will assist welders, fitters, and machine operators by preparing materials, moving stock, operating basic shop tools, and keeping …
JobID: FM396
Welder Fitter
Posted: November 13, 2026
Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Welder Fitter to join our fabrication team. In this role, you will read blueprints, lay out, cut, fit, and weld metal components to build custom structures. You will ensure all finished …
JobID: FM394
Welder
Posted: November 13, 2026
Job Summary We are looking for a reliable and skilled Welder to join our manufacturing and production team. In this role, you will weld metal components and sub-assemblies according to work orders, basic blueprints, and welding procedure specifications (WPS). You …
JobID: FM395
Free Workshops
Check out our workshops calendar to learn more about our upcoming free workshops, programs and information sessions.
News & Events
New to Canada? We’re Here to Help You Settle In
August 12, 2026
Ready for Your First Job in Canada?
March 30, 2026
Why In-Person English Classes Still Win
March 30, 2026
Our programs and services are funded by the Government of Canada / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada