Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA)

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Immigrating to Canada?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Immigrating to Canada?
Arrive Prepared!

Frequently Asked Questions

Program Details

Facilitated Courses

Self-Directed Courses

Success Stories

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Immigrating to Canada? Arrive Prepared!

Frequently Asked Questions

Program Details

Success Stories

Immigrating to Canada?
Arrive Prepared!

During COVID-19, we are providing services by email and online. The best way to reach us is via email at sopa@mosaicbc.org

Do you want to find a job in Canada? Our free Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA) courses can help!

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is providing this opportunity to help you arrive prepared for the Canadian workplace! If you are an immigrant who has been approved to come to Canada, register today! Learn more at arriveprepared.ca or email sopa@mosaicbc.org for more information.

Am I eligible?

The SOPA program is for you if:

You live outside Canada
You have received approval from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to immigrate to Canada. You must show that you have one of the following:
- Permanent Resident Card
- A letter notifying pickup of Canadian visa (visa for permanent residents only)
- A medical notification/security notification letter
- A Canadian visa
You have an English level (IELTS) 5.5 or higher
You have access to a computer and high speed Internet

“I don’t have a job when I arrive in Canada.”

“I already have a job when I arrive in Canada.”

Courses

Professional Communication: Learn culturally appropriate communication and behaviours in the Canadian workplace.

Working with Others: Learn practical communication skills that you can apply immediately in the Canadian workplace.

Job Search Strategies: Learn and practice the skills you need to be more competitive for positions in the Canadian labour market.

Canadian Workplace Integration: Learn communication styles, how to adapt, and the power dynamics in the Canadian workplace.

Working in Canada: Learn about the characteristics of the Canadian workplace and how to integrate effectively into your field of employment.

Hours of operation

Downloads

Prachee Sehgal, University Instructor - India

The SOPA courses on job search and support I got through employment counselling were particularly helpful as I got wonderful insights on how to improve my resume, cover letter and answer interview questions efficiently.

My experience with the SOPA staff was amazing, starting with my first intake to job search and employment counselling. This program is well structured, informative, and organized, also being in the education field myself, I found the flow of the assignments is good and easy to access.

SOPA is a wonderful program for new immigrant, and I think everyone should take the program as this will prepare them not only for job search but to make the transition much easier for life in Canada.

Thanks to the team of SOPA for their guidance and I am happy that I have found work, in less than 2 months. Now I am settled in Canada and looking forward to the new chapter in my life.

Sidra Mobin, HR Professional - Pakistan

I connected with SOPA before landing in Canada which gave me a clear direction on how to find work and settle. During my time with SOPA, I learnt how to write a proper Canadian resume, cover letters and went through mock interviews. I was also given resources about networking events and mentoring programs. This gave me a clear outlook on how to get prepared and integrate into the Canadian work culture and into the Canadian society.

I would like to give a big thanks to SOPA and MOSAIC who assists newcomers by providing opportunities to access programs like Pre-Arrival services, volunteering, and mentoring. The staff who are always there to answer any of my questions.

My tip to newcomers is to be financially prepared, always willing to learn new things, stay open to all opportunities, and Network! Network! Network! Brace yourself for struggles ahead, but also consider this time as a learning opportunity because you will get a chance to start your life where the sky is the limit.

MOSAIC is offering this settlement online pre-arrival program in partnership with the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia for newcomers who plan on settling in British Columbia.

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