Tailor-made services for candidates and employers

With a wealth of experience in economic development and integration in British Columbia, the SDECB offers a complete package of employment assistance services, to promote the hiring and integration of Francophone or bilingual newcomers in the local job market.

Through innovative programs, recurrent events and personalized coaching, employers and candidates benefit from having the appropriate resources and tools to facilitate the recruitment and integration process, and to support their long-term growth

An innovative and realistic approach to employment assistance

The SDECB’s service offering was designed in response to the new realities and new challenges that are shaping today’s labour market, in order to enable businesses and individuals alike to contribute actively and effectively to the province’s economic vitality, while at the same time promoting their own growth.

Proven expertise
and recognized know-how

The SDECB has supported the economic development of businesses and newcomers for more than 20 years, through projects and services intended to revitalize and enhance the Francophone community in British Columbia. Every year, the SDECB supports more than 450 newcomers in their careers, organizes dozens of workshops and events, and supports various companies in their recruitment plans.

Solid partnerships
and an extensive network

SDECB is proud to partner with many key economic development and employment agencies in B.C., such as IEC-BC, WorkBC and IRCC, as well as an extensive and loyal network of entrepreneurs and employers, who contribute to the vitality, longevity and continuous improvement of its service offering.

Our services :

For employers

Are you seeking new talents? The SDECB offers personalized coaching and effective programs, to facilitate the recruitment of skilled Francophone candidates, who are prepared beforehand for the Canadian labour market, allowing them to integrate and perform better.

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For immigrant candidates

Are you looking to start a company or to pursue a career in British Columbia? The SDECB can help you to find a skilled job that matches your career goals, while preparing you for the local market, giving you the keys to successfully integrate, and connecting you with potential employers.

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Discover our programs

Francophone Mobility Program

The Francophone Mobility Program is an economical solution enabling Canadian employers outside of Quebec to quickly and easily recruit Francophone or bilingual foreign workers.

Francophone Mobility Guide

>> Consult the guide

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

>> Site internet

ProAction

The Structured Mentoring and Canadian Work Experience Program is intended to connect employers and candidates in order to fill the shortage of skilled labour in Canadian companies, while at the same time facilitating the integration of bilingual Francophone newcomers.

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ASCEND Program

ASCEND (Applied Skills Curriculum to Empower Newcomer Development) is an innovative online program, developed in partnership with IEC-BC,
to help newcomers develop the skills that they will need in the Canadian labour market.

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