Georgian College, Barrie - 48 Collier St, Job Finding Club for Immigrants, Barrie Campus - Bldg B

Georgian College

Site: Barrie - 48 Collier St

Service: Job Finding Club for Immigrants, Barrie Campus - Bldg B - Rm 105

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Record #: BAR1042

Last Modified: 02 Apr 2026

Last Full Update: 26 Feb 2026

Description

Description (Service)

Job Finding Club for Immigrants (JFCI) connects job seekers with people, support, and information needed to move into the Canadian workplace, participants will receive:

employment related workshops
job search assistance
professional networking experience
assistance to connect with a Mentor in their sector
one professional networking session that is organized during week 5 in the evening
Participants should have child care in place (do not provide on-site care) and appropriate work clothing to meet with employers
may be able to provide assistance with transportation costs, please inquire if needed

Service Details

Public Comments	<font color=red> Effective April 1, 2026 all Career and Employment Community Services, including the Job Finding Club for Immigrants, currently operating at 48 Collier Street, Barrie will relocate to Georgian College Barrie Campus, 1 Georgian Drive, Building B, Room 105</font>
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Dates: Intakes are ongoing, please contact us directly
Areas Served	Simcoe County
Eligibility	The following clients are eligible for the JFCI: Permanent Residents of Canada Protected Persons as defined in Section 95 of the IRPA Individuals who have been selected, in Canada or overseas, to become permanent residents (pending verifications) and who have been informed of their selection, by a letter from IRCC Convention refugees and protected persons overseas who have been selected for resettlement in Canada by IRCC anyone can contact club for an initial assessment, even if uncertain about eligibility, language capacity or other needs for the program
Application	Call or email for initial assessment
Languages	English; Other - Participants require a Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) level 5 or equivalent. If they have not been formally assessed, but appear to you to have satisfactory language skills, please refer the client
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Bldg B 1 Georgian Dr, Room 105 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3X9
Intersection	Owen St and Collier St

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-722-1505
E-Mail	JFCI@georgiancollege.ca
Website	https://www.georgiancollege.ca/community-alumni/centre-for-career-and-employment-services/job-finding-club-immigrants/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iwantajob.ca
Primary Contact	Melissa Fletcher, Newcomer Employment Services Coordinator; Phone: 249-388-2141; Email: Melissa.Fletcher@georgiancollege.ca
Alternate Contact	Samantha Gurr-McLean, Employment Services Consultant; Phone: 249-388-2147; Email: samantha.gurr@georgiancollege.ca
Mailing Address	Bldg B 1 Georgian Dr, Room 105 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3X9

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