Take steps to achieve a successful career in British Columbia
Are you a Francophone immigrant looking for a skilled job in British Columbia? Well aware of the difficulties that you might encounter in finding a job that matches your ambitions and qualifications, the SDECB offers a suite of customized tools and services to help you to launch, develop and succeed in your career plan in B.C.
Every year, our teams successfully coach more than 450 newcomers in their professional and entrepreneurial careers!
OUR SERVICES
Free, practical services in French to help Francophone newcomers in British Columbia to:
As a Francophone immigrant in British Columbia, whether you are a newcomer or have already been settled for some time, finding a job can be frustrating and disappointing. You might encounter obstacles to achieving your career goals, such as the language barrier, degree/diploma equivalency, skills recognition or the organizational culture. The SDECB can provide you with the knowledge, tools and advice that you need to understand the specific characteristics of the local job market, the values and norms of the Canadian work world, and best practices to adopt for a smooth integration.
> Discover ASCEND, an employment readiness program
> Discover the Structured Mentoring and Canadian Work Experience Program
> Use action verbs in your cover letter
Even if you have experience and competencies that are recognized in your country of origin, it can happen that you will not find the job that you were hoping for in Canada. Certain occupations might, for example, be subject to specific regulations, and the same job title can conceal certain realities, or require different qualifications from one country to another; or the profession or occupation that you practised in your country of origin might not be in demand to the same extent in Canada. The SDECB’s teams can guide you in defining your career goals, can direct you to jobs that are stepping stones to other opportunities, and to alternative careers where you can grow and realize your full potential. Our teams can also connect you with employers seeking someone with your profile and skills.
> See the job postings of our partners
> Participate in our next recruitment event
OUR EMPLOYMENT ADVISORS
Make a free appointment with our employment advisors today to find out about your career opportunities in British Columbia.
WHO ARE OUR SERVICES INTENDED FOR ?
To be eligible for our employment assistance services, you must be Francophone and must have one of the following statuses:
In the process of obtaining permanent residency
You have been selected, as an applicant living in Canada or abroad, to obtain permanent residency.
Permanent resident
You have obtained
permanent resident
status
in Canada.
Temporary foreign worker
You hold a work permit
and have obtained first-stage approval for permanent resident status.
Naturalized Canadian citizen
You obtained
Canadian citizenship
after being
a permanent resident
OUR PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Contact Us
Jessica Rogers – jrogers@sdecb.com
Director of the Economic Immigration Program
Yohan Lamoly – ylamoly@sdecb.com
Senior Project Coordinator – Structured Mentorship and Canadian Experience Program
Mirelle Beck – mbeck@sdecb.com
Employment Services Officer – Francophone Economic Integration Program
Jean-François Filion – jffilion@sdecb.com
Development Officer – Promotional program for the hiring of Francophone immigrants
Tien Thuy Le – tienthuyle@sdecb.com
Liaison Officer – Newcomer Development Skills Program ASCEND and Youth Employment
Alexandre Valy – avaly@sdecb.com
Employment Services Officer South Okagnagan – Immigrant Economic Integration Program
