Immigrants Working Centre

Welcome to Ontario - Pre-Employment Information & Orientation Session
2025-02-05 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-05 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Centennial Site, 160 Centennial Pkwy N #7, Hamilton, Ontario, L8E 1H9, Canada
As a newcomer, one of the most important steps in your settlement journey is finding a job in Canada. In this session, we will talk about what you need to know to start your job search journey.
In these monthly sessions, you will:

Learn how to identify your specific short-term career goals and the skills needed to succeed
Research available community resources and programs to support your job search
Gain more knowledge and confidence required to navigate these resources and secure more meaningful employment opportunities

For more information or client referrals please contact: adminsettlement@iwchamilton.ca

WorkLink - Launch a Career in Hospitality
2025-05-05 10:00 - 2025-06-19 14:00 | 8 Main St. E, #307
Our 7-week WorkLINK course provides the language, training, and skills you need to start a career in the hospitality industry, including roles such as housekeeping, room attendants, wait staff, kitchen staff, and café helpers!

In this course you will:

Enhance your English communication skills
Learn specific language for the hospitality industry
Understand different roles, their duties and requirements
Receive personalized one-on-one employment support

Plus, earn training and certifications:

Workers Health and Safety Awareness
AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act)
Customer Service Training
Food Handler’s Certificate
Conflict Resolution
WHMIS

Space is limited – register to save your spot today! Contact: lkittani@iwchamilton.ca to register.

Navigating Canadian Workplace Culture – Information Session
2025-07-15 13:00 - 15:00 | 8 Main St. E Ste. #308
A healthy workplace culture can influence your overall experience as an employee.
In this upcoming session, our Employment team will provide information on:

Workers rights & responsibilities
Employer’s expectations
Communication skills in the workplace
Soft skills for employment
Adapting to the Canadian workplace

Eligibility: Permanent Residents, Protected Persons and Convention Refugees
Join us! For more information or to register, please contact Thary at tphy@iwchamilton.ca

WorkLink: Customer Service/Cashier Training For Women
2025-09-15 10:00 - 2025-10-31 14:00 | 8 Main St. E, #307
Are you a woman looking to explore a career in the customer service industry?
Our 6-week WorkLink course will enhance your communication skills and knowledge for customer service and cashier roles.
Program Components:

Workplace Language Training
Certifications in Customer Service
Personalized One-on-One Employment Support

Course Details:

Date: September 15 to October 31, 2025 (Monday to Friday)
Time: 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Location: 8 Main St. E Ste #307
Eligibility: Permanent Residents, Convention refugees and Protected Persons with a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 3 or 4.
Space is limited. Register to save your spot today! Contact: lkittani@iwchamilton.ca

Food Safety Training
2025-10-20 10:00 - 2025-10-24 13:00 | 100 Main St. E, Ste. 210, 100 Main St. E, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N3W4, Canada
Join our 5-Day Food Handler Course! Get ready for a 5-day course starting Monday, October 20th. Learn important skills for safe food handling and earn your Food Safety Certification to launch your career in the Food Service industry.
In-class training from Monday, October 20th to Friday, October 24th with the final exam on October 27th at 10:00 AM.
To secure your spot or more information, please contact: hhamour@iwchamilton.ca
Eligibility: Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, and Protected Persons with a CLB 4 or higher, 19+ years old.

WorkLink - Careers in Long-Term Care
2025-11-10 10:00 - 2025-12-19 14:00 | Main Site, 8 Main St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N1E8, Canada
Interested in exploring a career in the long-term care industry? Our next WorkLink course can support you! In this 6-week program, learners will:

Understand roles and responsibilities for various entry-level positions in the long-term care industry including: housekeeping, concierge, dining room server, cook helper and care attendant
Enhance communication skills and learn industry-specific language
Receive training and workplace orientation

Program Components:

Workplace language training
Job readiness certifications
Personalized one-on-one employment support

ELIGIBILITY: Permanent residents, Convention refugees and Protected Persons with CLB 4 or higher.
Register today! Contact Lelav at lkittani@iwchamilton.ca to save your spot.

Get Job Ready
2026-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | 8 Main St. E Ste. #308
Feel confident entering the workforce with our upcoming employment session!
Join our in-person training to learn resume tips, interview techniques, employer expectations, cultural awareness, and job maintenance support.
To register, please email dcarranza@iwchamilton.ca to save your spot!

Explore & Connect: Job Fair & Industry Panel
2026-02-24 10:00 - 14:00 | LIUNA Station – 360 James St. N, Hamilton, 360 James St. N, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us at our upcoming Job Fair & Industry Panel!
Meet hiring employers like RBC Royal Bank, Hamilton Police, Aerotek, Concentrix, HWDSB, Alzheimer Society, Express Employment Professionals, Ethos Automation, and more!
✅ Explore employment opportunities ✅ Get resume & interview support ✅ Hear from an industry panel ✅ Connect directly with hiring experts
Registration is required! Sign up now at iwchamilton.ca/jbfeb24
Presented by Immigrants Working Centre & Wilder Path Consulting.
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