Employment services for newcomers in Ottawa

Settlement services

Find settlement workers, orientation, forms support, newcomer navigation and first-step help.

Find organizations that support refugee claimants with orientation, referrals, documents, housing and community help.

Find French-speaking newcomer services, community programs and bilingual support across Canada.

Find food banks, emergency food programs, community kitchens and basic-needs support for newcomers.

Find housing navigation, shelter referrals, tenant support and emergency accommodation resources.

Find resume help, job search support, credential guidance, mentorship and employment programs.

Find English and French language classes, conversation circles and language assessment support.

Find help understanding healthcare access, clinics, mental health support and community health programs.

Find legal information, referrals, rights education and immigration-related community support.

Find school, parenting, youth mentorship, family support and community connection programs.