Turn your commitment to community into a career supporting newcomers. Build specialized skills in settlement services, advocate alongside clients, and connect newcomers with essential services, resources, and opportunities as they establish their lives in Canada.
Prepare for a community support career specializing in settlement services. Develop the skills to help newcomers navigate life in Canada, access essential resources, and build successful connections to their communities.
After completing the program, you’ll be able to:
At NorQuest College, we believe in the importance of hands-on training and real-world experience that connect classroom learning with the day-to-day realities of settlement work.
You’ll graduate from this program with 400 hours of field experience through two field placements.
During your placements, you’ll:
To support your learning experience, this program is offered in the following format:
In-Person/Hyflex
A delivery option where some students attend in person and some students attend online.
Get a head start in settlement studies with Canadian Settlement in Action: History and Future, an interactive online textbook created by NorQuest experts and community partners. This free resource offers an accessible way to explore key concepts, understand the history and future of settlement work in Canada, and discover if a career in this vital sector is right for you.
As a settlement service worker, you’ll play a crucial role in Canada’s immigration system. You can explore career opportunities in the non-profit sector, settlement sector, and various departments within the municipal and provincial governments. You may also be employed by agencies that have partnerships with schools and public libraries.
Some job titles you can explore include:
This program prepares you to step confidently into your field while providing the flexibility to continue your education. Credits you earn may be transferable toward additional diplomas, degrees, or certifications—helping you advance your career and increase your earning potential.
This program qualifies for a study permit, and a post-graduate work permit in Canada. Learn more about obtaining your study permit, and how to apply for a post-graduate work permit along with other important immigration information.
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We appreciate your interest in NorQuest’s Program name! However, this program is not open to international students at this time. For a full list of programs available to international students, please visit the Programs and Courses page.
If you’re not sure which program is perfect for you, NorQuest’s International Student Recruiters can help. Contact international.recruitment@norquest.ca or book a meeting.
