Welcome to Canada

🎉 #Congratulations to our Summer Survey winners! 🎉 A huge thank-you to everyone who shared their voice with us this summer. Your #feedback helps us keep improving and continue building tools that truly support people from many different journeys as they build their careers and lives in #Canada. Today, we’re excited to announce all 16 winners from across the country - reflecting the diverse cultures, experiences, and backgrounds that make up our Welcome to Canada community. ❤️ 📱 Grand Prize - iPhone Winner Salman Hashim - a student at Toronto Metropolitan University 🎁 $100 Gift Card Winners Marina - a gifted amateur pianist living in Burnaby, BC Marjorie P. - from Ecuador, now in Toronto, ON Rachna Bai - from Pakistan, now in Mississauga, ON Rod Zaid - from the Philippines, now in Halifax, NS Romeo L. S. - a student at an arts college in Edmonton, AB 🎁 $50 Gift Card Winners C. S. - Ottawa, ON Carole B. - from France, now in Montreal, QC Gabriel Bali - North Vancouver, BC Jack Mayer - from Ireland, studying at the University of Ottawa K. A. - from Togo, now in Hamilton, ON Macarena Riveros - a temporary worker in Vaughan, ON M. Hoch-Faintuch - Winnipeg, MB O. S. - from Nigerié, now in Brampton, ON Stephanie C. - Toronto, ON Yuyou Liu - from China, living in Toronto, ON ✨ Thank you again to everyone who took part, and stay tuned for more updates, community stories, and future #survey opportunities! - @PeaceGeeks and the @WelcometoCAN Team #WelcomeToCanada #NewcomerSupport #YourFeedbackMatters #GiveAway

🌟Are you a #refugee or #protectedperson living in BC? The Beedie Luminaries RISE #Scholarship offers up to $44,000 in funding, plus #mentorship, workshops, and a supportive community. 🗓️ Applications open Nov 3, 2025. 👉 Learn more and apply: beedieluminaries.ca/rise-scholarsh…

📣 We're #Hiring! We're looking for a Director of Software Development to lead and grow our small development team as we pursue new opportunities building and perfecting progressive web apps. We're remote-friendly, have a flexible four-day schedule, and most importantly, feel good about our work when we get up in the morning. This is a permanent full-time role, starting in November 2025. 👉 If you're motivated to make a difference and want to contribute to meaningful, impactful work, we'd love to hear from you! Visit our website for the full job posting and application details: peacegeeks.org/careers Know someone with the skills and passion for this role? Please share this opportunity with them. #PeaceGeeks #TechForGood #JoinOurTeam #NonprofitJobs #CareerOpportunity #SoftwareDevelopment #Leadership #RemoteJobs

We’re grateful to our former volunteer, Iryna, for creating this wonderful video about @PeaceGeeks and our digital platform Welcome to Canada @WelcometoCAN, which offers free resources that make a real difference for #newcomers. Originally from Ukraine, Iryna experienced the challenges of starting fresh in a new country. That perspective gave her a deep understanding of why accessible digital resources matter, and inspired her to volunteer with us to support other newcomers. In this video, she shares her personal take on how our AI-powered tools - from #jobsearch and city comparison to #interview prep - can help newcomers and immigrants build success in Canada and beyond. Thank you, Iryna, for sharing your time, talent, and dedication with @PeaceGeeks. 💙 On @WelcometoCAN, you can find: ✅ How to write a Canadian-style #resume and #coverletter ✅ Unlimited mock #interviews with instant feedback to build confidence ✅ Up-to-date job listings matched to your skills and #permanentresidency goals ✅ Assess and grow your #softskills to stand out to #employers ✅ And more! 👉 Curious about the tools in this video? Explore them today - all for free! welcomecoach.ca #ThankYouVolunteers #WelcomeToCanada #NewToCanada #Jobs #Careers #ImmigrationSuccess

🎉 We're excited to announce the five winners of our Spring 2025 Survey! Meet our winners: ✨ Chrispus Ongom - originally from Uganda, now living in Enderby, BC, and an international student. ✨ Foukou Paul - originally from Cameroun, now living in Ottawa, ON, and a Permanent Résident. ✨ Jules-Benoît Amah-Atayi - now living in Winnipeg, MB. ✨ Энн Б - originally from Kazakhstan, now living in Calgary, AB. ✨ Gulmaya Khudadarova - (preferred not to share other details) Congratulations to the winners! Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback about @WelcometoCAN and the Virtual Career Coach! Your insights help us continue building tools that truly support newcomers across Canada. 📢 Update on the Summer 2025 Survey: Since the beginning of this month, we've been contacting the randomly selected winners to confirm their prizes - starting with the grand prize, then moving on to the second and third tiers. So if you haven't seen a confirmation email from us yet, there's still a chance your name could be next! ‍ If you participated, please check your email (including your spam folder) regularly to see if you’ve been selected. Don’t miss your chance to claim a brand-new iPhone or gift cards! 📱 Thank you for being part of the Welcome to Canada community. Congratulations again to our winners!🎉 #welcometocanada #techforgood #feedbackmatters

We’re excited to welcome Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre (DRUHC) @UnemployedHelp1 as one of our newest Virtual Career Coach partners! Established in 1983 with offices in Oshawa and Pickering, DRUHC is a non-profit organization supporting job seekers and employers. DRUHC helps individuals achieve employment goals and assists businesses with hiring and training. Tasha Page, Employment Ontario Manager at DRUHC, shared why they decided to bring Virtual Career Coach to their team: “The Virtual Career Coach will be helpful for our newcomer clients, as many have not had Canadian work experience. It provides the tools they need to succeed, including resources on Canadian-style resume building, AI interview practice, and the soft skills quiz. We have a high number of newcomer clients who could use more one-on-one support, but with high caseloads, it can be difficult for specialists to give each client the time they need. Virtual Career Coach would help by alleviating some of that load off the specialists while ensuring clients still get valuable, personalized support.” We’re looking forward to seeing how this partnership helps more newcomers in Durham Region gain the confidence and skills to thrive in the Canadian workplace! Is your organization working with higher caseloads and looking for ways to strengthen newcomer employment services and better support clients? Virtual Career Coach offers flexible, on-demand tools that complement your programs, giving clients personalized career guidance while also supporting staff with their workloads. ➡️Learn how your organization can bring Virtual Career Coach to your team and clients, all under your brand: pglabs.org/vcc #NewcomerSupport #Partnership #TechForGood #VirtualCareerCoach #SettlementServices

We're excited to announce our new partnership with Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS)! At PeaceGeeks, we believe the most powerful support for newcomers comes from combining innovative tools like our Virtual Career Coach with the deep, community-based expertise that organizations like KIS provide every day. Their team shares our vision for creating accessible, effective pathways to employment. Here’s what France Lamontagne, Executive Director at KIS, had to say about our collaboration: “We’re truly excited about our partnership with PeaceGeeks and the potential of the Virtual Career Coach to support the newcomers we serve. At KIS, we believe employment is more than just a job; it’s a pathway to belonging, dignity, and long-term success. Every day, our team works passionately to ensure that newcomers have the tools, guidance, and confidence to pursue meaningful and sustainable careers in their new home. Bringing the Virtual Career Coach into our programming felt like a natural next step. We're constantly seeking innovative, accessible tools to strengthen the newcomer journey, and this platform offers just that. We’re especially excited about its multilingual capabilities, user-friendly interface, and personalized guidance that can meet clients where they’re at. Although we’re just beginning to roll it out, the alignment between the platform and our approach to employment support is already clear. We’re looking forward to seeing how our clients engage with it and to sharing insights and stories as we go. Thank you again for partnering with us and for amplifying the work of frontline organizations like KIS. We’re proud to be part of this movement, and we can’t wait to see what unfolds.” Virtual Career Coach is an online platform that has supported over 200,000 job seekers in its first year. It offers powerful tools like a newcomer-friendly job board, unlimited interview practice, soft skills quizzes, and resources on Canadian resumes, cover letters, workplace culture, and more. Now your organization can have it with your brand, logo, and URL - to give your clients the support they need to thrive in Canada. It’s simple, flexible, and designed with newcomers in mind. ➡️ Book a quick demo with us today to see how the Virtual Career Coach can seamlessly integrate with your existing services: pglabs.org/vcc

With over 200,000 individuals benefiting from our free AI-powered job tools, we've seen firsthand how critical accessible, personalized support is for newcomers building meaningful careers in Canada. To expand that impact, we’re partnering with leading Settlement Service Providers across the country to offer their own Virtual Career Coach tools for their clients that complement rather than replace their invaluable high-touch programs and services. We’re excited to welcome ISSofBC, one of the first and largest newcomer settlement agencies in British Columbia, as one of our newest partners! Why did they choose to bring Virtual Career Coach, our on-demand, scalable career support platform, into their services? Here’s what they shared: “The partnership between PeaceGeeks and the Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC) to integrate the Virtual Career Coach into ISSofBC’s services enables staff and clients to continue developing their employability skills and job search strategies beyond individual sessions, supporting newcomers as they seek employment in BC. Newcomers to BC often face challenges in finding work, so on-demand career advice, resume assistance, and interview preparation help them build confidence and prepare for employment at their own pace. This also benefits Career Services staff by providing reliable resources that are accessible outside of appointments. This partnership highlights how community-driven tech solutions can bridge gaps in access and confidence. By incorporating PeaceGeeks’ Virtual Career Coach into our service approach, ISSofBC is expanding access to scalable, practical tools that support newcomers where they are, providing support tailored to their specific needs.” - Ed Lima, Marketing Project Manager at ISSofBC Is your organization looking for innovative, ethical, newcomer-centered technology to enhance employment services or streamline how your team supports clients? Virtual Career Coach offers flexible, scalable tools to get newcomers job-ready, all under your brand and free to use. ➡️ Learn more about partnering with us: pglabs.org/vcc #newcomersupport #Partnerships #TechForGood

Welcome Coach brings together everything newcomers need to start strong in the Canadian #JobMarket: ✅Tips on resume and cover letter ✅Unlimited mock interviews with instant feedback ✅Job listings tailored to your skills and goals And more! 100% free at welcomecoach.ca

👀 Looking for a #job in #Canada, or your very first one here? ➡️ Before you hit 'apply’, check out Welcome Coach! Start strong with FREE job tools made for you: ✅ How to write a Canadian-style #resume and #coverletter ✅ Practice unlimited mock #interviews with instant feedback ✅ Up-to-date job listings matched to your skills and #permanentresidency goals ✅ Assess and grow your #softskills to stand out to #employers ✅ And more! ✨ 100% #free and easy to use 📲 Try our powerful tools now to get started. You’ve got this! welcomecoach.ca #welcometocanada #newtocanada #jobs #Career #canadalife #immigration #jobsearching

Are you a Service Provider Organization looking for tools to support your clients’ job search in Canada? Our newcomer-friendly job board lets clients search by job title, NOC code, company, or job description - in any city or province. They can filter by job type (remote, onsite, part-time, etc.) and see postings from the past 24 hours, week, or month. ✅ Help clients search by NOC code to identify PR-eligible jobs ✅ Support them in translating roles from back home into the Canadian context ✅ Keep their job hunt organized with job status tracking (Saved, Applied, Invited to interview, and more.) Now available for your organization - at no cost. Our Virtual Career Coach is an online platform that has supported over 170,000 job seekers in its first year. It offers powerful tools like a newcomer-friendly job board, unlimited interview practice, soft skills quizzes, and resources on Canadian resumes, cover letters, workplace culture, and more. Now your organization can have it for FREE - with your brand, logo, and URL - to give your clients the support they need to thrive in Canada. It’s simple, flexible, and designed with newcomers in mind. Book a quick demo with us today to see how the Virtual Career Coach can seamlessly integrate with your existing services: pglabs.org/vcc #techforgood #freeforSPO #immigrationsuccess #newcomersupport #refugeesupport #jobsearchtools #professionaldevelopment

Hard skills get your clients the #interview. Soft skills help them get the #job. In our ongoing user research, many #newcomers tell us that behavioural interview questions can be just as hard - or even harder - than technical ones. Why? Because these questions don’t just test knowledge. They ask candidates to share real experiences, demonstrating communication, teamwork, and problem-solving in ways that align with Canadian workplace norms. In other words, behavioural questions are designed to reveal soft skills. That’s why we created the Soft Skills Quiz - a free digital tool that helps newcomers practice behavioural interview questions anytime, anywhere: ✅ Multiple-choice answers with instant feedback ✅ Clear explanations to build understanding and confidence ✅ A badge showing their soft skills level, plus a breakdown of strengths and areas to improve The Soft Skills Quiz is part of our Virtual Career Coach - an online platform that supported over 160,000 job seekers in its first year. Now, your organization can have it for FREE - with your brand, logo, and URL - to give your clients the support they need to thrive in Canada. Simple to set up, simple to use. Book a quick demo with us today to see how the Virtual Career Coach can seamlessly integrate with your existing services: pglabs.org/vcc #techforgood #freeforSPO #immigrationsuccess #newcomersupport #refugeesupport

🌸 New month, new job opportunities in #Toronto! May is here - and so are new #hiring events and #career resources to help newcomers take the next step! Check them out 👉landing.peacegeeks.org/Toronto Here’s what’s waiting for you: 🔎 Toronto #job market insights - stay on top of in-demand skills 📅 Upcoming hiring events - meet employers and grow your #network 📍 Jobs near you - find jobs that match your skills and preferences 🤖 AI #interview coach - practice anytime and get instant feedback 💪 Soft skills practice - build the skills Canadian employers look for 💼 Canadian career kickstart - everything you need to start strong in Canada Make this month count for your career! 👉 Visit landing.peacegeeks.org/Toronto and start exploring today. Know a newcomer friend? Share this with them too!

Looking to strengthen your newcomer services or find an easier way to manage clients and team workflows? Our Virtual Career Coach can help. Whether or not you currently offer #employment programs, you can now use our Virtual Career Coach - FREE - for both your team and your clients, fully branded with your organization’s logo, colours, and URL. The suite of AI-powered career tools offers your clients the flexibility to get job-ready on their own schedule, so your team can use your time more strategically. Clients get 24/7 access to practice #interviews, learn to write stronger #resumes, develop soft skills through interactive quizzes, find the #jobs that match their skills, and more. For your team, this means your time with clients can go deeper. Instead of repeating the basics, you can focus on personalized #coaching and tackling barriers. The built-in Admin Dashboard helps you stay organized and track each client’s progress. You can quickly see how many clients you’re supporting, which tools are being used, how many interviews have been practiced, and where extra attention might be needed - all in one place. It makes assigning clients to your team simple and efficient, and it also gives a clear view of the team’s caseload, making day-to-day coordination smoother and more manageable. We'd be delighted to demonstrate how the Virtual Career Coach can seamlessly integrate with your existing services. ➡️ Book a demo with our team today: pglabs.org/vcc

➡️ Imagine giving your clients unlimited, free mock #interviews - anytime, anywhere. Our ongoing research with newcomers shows that job interviews are often the most challenging part of the #jobsearch process. 💬 "I always have chills when having an interview." 💬 "I’ve never had an interview in my home country." We’ve developed a tool to help your clients overcome this challenge with confidence. ➡️ Introducing the AI-Powered Interview Coach ✅ Easy to Use: Clients simply enter a job title or description, and the Interview Coach generates tailored questions for that role. ✅ Flexible Format: Each session includes 10 questions, but users can practice at their own pace and quit anytime. They can type or speak their answers, pause, replay, or redo responses as needed. ✅ Personalized Feedback: Users receive instant feedback after each response, plus an overall summary at the end highlighting their strengths and practical tips for improvement. Here’s what newcomers are saying: 💬 "For me, it wasn’t just about the interviews. It also boosted my mental health by assuring me that I was prepared. That made me feel calmer and more confident." 💬 "The AI Interview Coach is gold. For technical people like me, passing the behavioural interview is the hardest part - and this helped a lot." 💬 "Very impressive. Very structured. The prompts were really right. I have used a lot of AI tools, the questions were in flow, like what it would be like in an actual interview." Are you a Canadian SPO looking to strengthen your client support? We've built Virtual Career Coach, a free suite of job tools designed for organizations like yours to amplify your impact on #newcomersuccess. ➡️ Visit our website at pglabs.org/vcc to learn more about this opportunity and contact us to schedule a demo with our team.

Since its launch last summer, our AI-powered Virtual Career Coach has supported over 160,000 individuals on their journey to build meaningful #careers in Canada! Last month, we officially introduced our FREE enterprise version for Canadian SPOs at the Metropolis conference in Toronto, where it generated strong interest. We're now collaborating with diverse organizations, both with and without dedicated #employment programs, who are leveraging the Virtual Career Coach to enhance their #newcomer support services. Are you a Canadian SPO looking to strengthen your newcomer employment support? The white-label version of the Virtual Career Coach includes unlimited mock interviews, soft skills learning, a newcomer-friendly job board, and more - all branded with your organization’s branding, logo, and URL! Whether you currently offer employment services or are looking to expand your programming, we'd be delighted to demonstrate how the Virtual Career Coach can seamlessly integrate with your existing services. ➡️ Book a demo with our team today: pglabs.org/vcc

💬 "Don’t settle for less. Equip yourself. The resources are out there - find them on Welcome to Canada and make good use of them." With the right tools and resources, Chibugwum Godwin, a newcomer from Nigeria, successfully transitioned into his dream industry and secured a #job in his field. ➡️ Read his full story at peacegeeks.org/blogs/building… to learn how digital tools are transforming the #immigration experience for newcomers across Canada, making it easier to achieve their #career aspirations sooner. #PeaceGeeks #WelcometoCanada #VirtualCareerCoach #NewcomerSupport #TechForGood #BuildingFutures #ImmigrantStories

We are excited to announce that our AI-powered Virtual Career Coach (welcome.peacegeeks.org) has supported 160,000 individuals in their #career journey since launching last summer! This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support and advocacy from our community. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We’re working on new features to better support #newcomers and #refugees in getting job-ready - stay tuned for what’s next! 🚀 #VirtualCareerCoach #milestone #newcomersupport #techforgood

➡️ March 13! Join us on the opening day of #MetropolisCanada2025 🇨🇦 Our COO, John Jensen, will be joining an esteemed group of speakers on the panel "Use of #AI to Support Immigrants. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 13 🕒 Time: 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Regatta Room

Are you heading to the #MetropolisCanada2025? Let's connect! We’ve got something big to share✨ Visit our booth to get an exclusive first look at our latest innovation designed to transform employment support for newcomer service providers across Canada and beyond.