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

There are 2 sub programs offered; each with its own requirements.

Program 1

  • Permanent Resident Card Holders
  • Refugees

And

  • Self-declared disability

Program 2

  • Temporary Work Permit Holders
  • International Students
  • Canadian Citizens
  • Refugee/ Refugee Claimant

And

  • Self-declared disability

Contact Information

Program 1

Employment Support Flyer July 2024 pdf

Program 2

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Funded By

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