MOSAIC’s Migrant Workers Program

Support for Migrant Workers and Employers

MOSAIC’s Migrant Workers Program operates within Canada and helps migrant workers in the province of British Columbia to learn about their workplace rights and how to access services. We also help employers understand their duties when hiring workers.

We redistribute funds to over 20 non-profit agencies to support workers and their employers.

We work closely with the partner agencies to build capacity through sharing resources and providing direct support for migrant workers.

Services are available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, French, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Ask us about support for other languages.

To find out more and apply, check the eligibility criteria and the application form below.

Eligibility

This program is available to:

  • Migrant workers in the province of BC on a closed work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or International Mobility Program
  • Employers of migrant workers

  • Migrant workers under an Open work permit for vulnerable workers

  • Migrant workers on maintained status
  • Dependents of migrant workers

Program Description

This project is made possible through collaboration with many regional partners

Program objectives

  • Migrant workers: To help them understand working and living in Canada
  • Employers: To help them understand their responsibilities under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and International Mobility Program.
  • Not-for-profits: To provide support so they can better meet the needs of migrant workers and their employers

Support for migrant workers:

We help migrant workers to

  • Understand their employment rights
  • Report and file complaints and allegations about their employer with Canadian authorities
  • Apply for vulnerable open work permit applications
  • Attend info sessions, resource fairs, and workshops
  • Access community supports and resources

**We offer para-counselling (NO legal advice or clinical counselling)

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Other Resources

Available at these locations

Partners

This project is funded by the Government of Canada

Contact Information

Services also available on evenings and weekends upon request.

Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
migrantworkers@mosaicbc.org
604-324-7979 / 778 591 9334

Upcoming Events

Related Resources

MOSAIC’s Migrant Workers Program Flyer (English)

MOSAIC’s Migrant Workers Program Flyer (Tagalog)

MOSAIC’s Migrant Workers Program Flyer (Spanish)

MOSAIC’s Migrant Workers Program Flyer (Punjabi)

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Working in British Columbia Guide

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