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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 x 460

TF: 1-888-315-5521 x 460

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.

 

Tel.: 905-333-3499 x 460

TF: 1-888-315-5521 x 460

Email: newcomers@centreforskills.ca

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Latest Job Openings

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Supply Chain Management

Milton, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: March 3, 2026

Manager – Supply Chain Management Food Service Solutions – 430 Industrial Drive, Milton, ON $85,000–$95,000 a year – Permanent, Full-time About Us Food Service Solutions is a company of experienced chefs who have lived the life and walked the walk. …

JobID: FM282

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Senior Accountant

Milton, ON Hybrid Permanent

Posted: March 3, 2026

Food Service Solutions, Milton, ON $61,582.70–$80,000.00 a year – Permanent, Full-time About Food Service Solutions At Food Service Solutions (FSS), we are passionate about delivering exceptional products and service to the commercial foodservice industry across North America. With operations in both Canada …

JobID: FM283

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Janitorial & Maintenance Operations Floater

Milton, ON In-person Permanent

Posted: March 3, 2026

Overview We are seeking a reliable and experienced Janitorial Technician Floater to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a variety of tasks and can respond to on-call requests. The technician will perform specialized cleaning services …

JobID: FM281

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Free Workshops

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Holiday Hours

December 18, 2025

Schedule for Remote Employment Services WEDNESDAYDECEMBER 24, 2025CLOSES AT 3PMTHURSDAYDECEMBER 25, 2025CLOSEDFRIDAYDECEMBER 26, 2025CLOSEDMONDAYDECEMBER 29, 2025REMOTE SERVICESTUESDAYDECEMBER 30, 2025REMOTE SERVICESWEDNESDAYDECEMBER 31, 2025REMOTE SERVICESTHURSDAYJANUARY 1, 2026CLOSEDFRIDAYJANUARY 2, 2026OPEN Contact Information for Remote Employment Services LOCATIONTELEPHONEEMAILCLARKSON905-333-3499 x 462clarksonweb@centreforskills.caMILTON905-333-3499 x 459miltonweb@centreforskills.caOAKVILLE905-333-3499 x 421oakvilleweb@centreforskills.caBURLINGTON905-333-3499…
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Job Loss – How to Turn the Page 

December 4, 2025

Losing a job can feel like a nice cozy rug has been pulled out from under you and you’re now lying on the hard cold floor. Sure, it’s about the loss in pay, but it’s also about the sudden shift…
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Convert International Trades Experience into Canadian Certification with the help of TradesLink Ontario!

November 12, 2025

Stop waiting and start working! Are you an internationally trained and experienced tradesperson in a trade where certification/licensing is required? Are you confused or frustrated by the process? That’s where the TradesLink Ontario Program at the Centre for Skills steps…
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Our programs and services are funded by the Government of Canada / Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada