Settlement Services for Newcomers
Hamilton has several immigrant-serving organizations. These can help you find the information and services you need to start your new life here. Some of the free services offered by these organizations include
- Help with daily life and referrals to services
- Assistance with forms and applications
- Help finding a job
- Language assessments and classes
Website: http://iwchamilton.ca/
Locations:
8 Main Street East, Suite 101
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1E8
Phone: 905-529-5209
182 Rebecca Street
Hamilton, Ontario L8R 1C1
Phone: 905-525-9676
1119 Fennell Ave East, Suite 236
Hamilton, Ontario L8T 1S2
Phone: 905-387-1100
2255 Barton Street East
Hamilton, Ontario L8H 7T4
Phone: 905-573-7663
Resettlement Services for Government Assisted Refugees
52 Catharine Street
Hamilton, Ontario L8R 1J1
Phone: 289-389-6514
http://www.wesley.ca/
25 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 1H1
Phone: 905-526-8452
211 Barton Street North (near Centennial)
Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 2K3
Phone: 905-662-9400
75 MacNab Street South
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 3C1
Phone: 905-522-9922
http://ywcahamilton.org/
For individuals wishing to receive services in French
1320 Barton Street East
Hamilton, Ontario L8H 2W1
Phone: 905-528-0163
Toll free: 1-866-437-7606
http://www.cschn.ca
English and French are the two official languages in Canada. English is widely spoken in most Canadian provinces including Ontario. Good language skills are essential for studying, working, accessing services and participating in social, cultural, civic life in Canada.
Language Assessment
Before starting a language class, it is important to have your current language skills assessed. The Coordinated Language Assessment & Referral System Centre, also known as CLARS, provides free language assessment and referral services to newcomers.
To book an appointment call or visit the CLARS Language Assessment Centre at:
YMCA Employment, Training and Settlement Services
25 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 2X8
Phone: 905-526-8452
YMCA Employment, Training & Settlement Services
211 Centennial Parkway North
Hamilton, Ontario L8E 1H8
Phone: 905-662-9400
Language Classes in Hamilton
Newcomers in Hamilton can access free Government funded English as a Second Language, or ESL, classes and Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada, or LINC.
You can take language classes at these places:
8 Main Street East, Suite 101
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1E8
Phone: 905-529-5209
182 Rebecca Street
Hamilton, Ontario L8R 1C1
Phone: 905-525-9676
1119 Fennell Ave East, Suite 236
Hamilton, Ontario L8T 1S2
Phone: 905-387-1100
2255 Barton Street East
Hamilton, Ontario L8H 7T4
Phone: 905-573-7663
Phone: 905-577-0555
www.stcharles.ca
You can take language classes at these places:
5 Young Street
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1V1
150 East 5th Street
Hamilton, Ontario L9A 2Z8
770 Main Street East
Hamilton, Ontario L8M 1L1
60 Barlake Avenue
Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 1G7
You can take language classes at these places:
City Learning Centre
110 King Street West
Plaza level Suite 601
Hamilton ON L8P4S6
Phone: 905-525-8833
Email: adultesl@hwdsb.on.ca
Hill Park Learning Centre
465 East 16th Street
Hamilton ON L9A 4K6
Phone: 905-561-2190 ext 4774
Email: adultesl@hwdsb.on.ca
Parkway Learning Centre
140 Centennial Parkway North
Hamilton, Ontario L8E 1H9
Phone: 905-573-0941
Email: adultesl@hwdsb.on.ca
Hamilton Public Library
55 York Blvd 4th Floor
Hamilton Ontario L8R 3K1
Phone: 905-546-3200
www.hpl.ca/
J-Wing
135 Fennell Avenue West
Hamilton, Ontario L9C 1E9
Phone: 905-575-2421
www.mohawkcollege.ca/international-students/esl-programs
ESL classes are offered to elementary and secondary schools students to help them transition into the new learning environment.
Phone: 905-525-2930
120 King West Street, Plaza
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4V2
Phone: 905-544-9824
www.collegeboreal.ca/accueil
Victoria Park
155 Queen St. N.
Hamilton, Ontario L8R 2V6
Phone: 905-529-1840
www.circleoffriends.ca
Hamilton offers opportunities to work in a variety of fields and has services to help job-seekers find work.
Social Insurance Numbers
The Government of Canada uses Social Insurance Numbers (SINs) to keep track of all Canadian workers. You must have a SIN to work in Canada.
Applying within Canada
To apply for your Social Insurance Number you must go in person to a Service Canada point of service.
- Submit the necessary original proof of identity documents, photocopies are not accepted
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There is no fee to apply for a Social Insurance Number
Applying from outside Canada
To apply for your Social Insurance Number from outside of Canada:
- Download an application form from our website, or order the form by phone at 1-800-206-7218 (select Option "3").
- Send us your completed application and original proof of identity documents (photocopies are not accepted) to:
Service Canada
Social Insurance Registration Office
P.O. Box 7000
Bathurst, New Brunswick E2A 4T1
CANADA
If you meet all the requirements, you will receive your confirmation of SIN letter by mail within 20 business days from the date the application is received.
Employment Services
There are several employment service providers in Hamilton. Only individuals who are eligible to work in Canada are eligible for one-on-one counselling and Employment Ontario programs. Anyone is welcome to use the resource centres. These services are generally available at no cost to users.
The Workforce Information Network (WIN) contains a directory of employment services. WIN offers information on services that assist job seekers and the community to discover local employment, training, and upgrading programs.
Additional Service Providers
Downtown Hamilton
Hamilton Employment Services, Career Development Centre
Phone: 905-546-2424 ext. 5208
Employment Hamilton
Phone: 905-522-4902
Goodwill Career Centre, Services for persons with disabilities
Phone: 905-526-8482
Job Search Workshop (JSW) for Newcomers, Immigrants Working Centre
Phone: 905-529-5209
Collège Boréal - Options Emploi, Services for francophones
Phone: 905-777-1562
PATH Employment Services, Services for persons with disabilities
Phone: 905-528-3336
Wesley Urban Ministries
Phone: 289-396-5864
YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford
Phone: 905-540-9679
Hamilton Mountain
Goodwill Career Centre
Phone: 905-526-8488
Mohawk College - Fennel Campus
Phone: 905-575-2177
vpi Inc.
Phone; 905-387-2220
Stoney Creek
Mohawk College - STARRT Campus
Phone: 905-575-2177
Waterdown
YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford
Phone: 905-690-9927