Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society (CVIMS) is a non-profit settlement organization located in Nanaimo, B.C, Canada. Established in 1979, CVIMS provides support to newcomers and refugees. Services include settlement, employment, family and language programs.
The next step in your journey begins at the
Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society
We ensure that immigrants and diverse peoples flourish in this community.
We are a registered charity providing services to immigrants. We offer English language classes, employment and direct settlement assistance as well as other related services. We are a community-based agency that works with individuals and organizations to ensure that all those in our diverse community have equitable access to its services and opportunities.
FIND A JOB
Need help finding a job?
Whether you are a newly arrived immigrant, have lived in Canada for years, or are Canadian born, finding employment can be challenging. We have several services and programs to help you with your employment needs. We are always happy to meet with you to answer your questions about our Employment programs.
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LIFE IN BC
We help make the transition to a new life in Canada a little easier
Each year the Immigrant Welcome Centre at the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society welcomes hundreds of new immigrants from over 50 countries around the world – and almost as many different languages! With specialized programs, services and supports for newcomers, we help make the transition to a new life in Canada a little easier.
We are committed to promoting the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and respect for all peoples.
With the respectful acknowledgement that the CVIMS community is located on the Traditional Territories of Snuneymuxw and Snaw-Naw-As First Nations.