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Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society

Employment & Settlement Support for People with Disabilities

About Employment & Settlement Support for People with Disabilities Program

The PICS Settlement Department provides customized and individualized job search-related support for immigrants with disabilities. It aims to assist eligible clients to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment by overcoming barriers and challenges when entering the Canadian labor market. The services are provided one-on-one and/or in group settings based on clients’ needs and preferences.

Disabled worker getting support

The support services offered:

  • Customized and individualized job search-related support for immigrants with disabilities.
  • Prepare clients to obtain and maintain employment by overcoming barriers and challenges when entering the Canadian labor market.
  • The services are provided one-on-one and/or in group settings based on clients’ needs and preferences.

Eligibility Criteria

Immigration Status + Current resident of BC

  • Permanent Resident
  • Individual who has been selected to become PR
  • Refugee or Refugee Claimant
  • Temporary Foreign Worker (work permit Holders)

Other

  • Self-declared disability

*1 item from each category must be met to be eligible

Contact Information

Employment Support Brochure pdf
2 pdf

Funded By

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