What is Toastmasters at PICS This program provides small businesses to grow the potential of their lower skilled workers by providing them access to government funded training courses that are tailored to the needs of small businesses and their employee(s) Get your finger prints taken at PICS

Welcome to PICS

Our Vision: To build a healthy and just society which values and respects all cultures.

Our Mission: To promote harmony and intercultural understanding for the purpose of building a more inclusive and mutually respectful society.


Get Trained - Cashier Training, Sewing Classes and PICS Toastmasters Club
Senior's day program with PICS Housing
Free English Language Training for those new to Canada
Looking for a job? Try our weekly job search workshops in Vancouver
Hire our clients and receive a subsidy on paid wages
Public Speaking Classes
PICS Mega Job Fair - Employers Register Now!
Career Counselling for skilled immigrants with IMM PowerB C
Receiving EI benefits? Take a look at our Wage Subsidy Program

New programs and services

PICS now offers interpretation and translation services to the community, immigrants and refugees. Translation services are provided by certified translators. Learn more.

PICS Vancouver job development team works with foreign trained professionals on development of job leads. Learn more.

Starting March 1st, PICS is running a income tax return clinic. To find out if you're eligible for this free service, click here.
 
 

Our promise

Since 1987, PICS Society has built a positive and respectful reputation with clients, funders, and the community as a multifaceted agency that develops innovative programs and creates strong partnerships with other organizations. We continue to deliver effective programs and services, strengthen Board involvement, and broaden our areas of service outside senior's housing, health, immigration, counseling programs, English Language services, employment programs and agricultural programs. PICS will continue to be a strong advocate for the multicultural and immigrant community, particularly the South Asian community.
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Employment and Social Programs

At PICS we offer employment programs and services to assist individuals, businesses and community organizations to identify employment resources such as jobs, labor market information and training opportunities. We have hundreds of resources for career planning, job search assistance, job skills training, apprenticeships, and self-employment. Funded by the provincial and federal government, these programs and services are free for our clients in two convenient locations, Surrey and Vancouver. Learn about our Programs

Language ServiceS

Our language services provide basic and intermediate level English training for adult newcomers to Canada. These classes are government-funded and are free to students. Students learn English to help them with all their communication needs. Additionally, they will learn about Canadian laws, health care, society, job market, and many things that are important for life in Canada. Find out more

 

Settlement Services

As an immigrant-serving agency, PICS provides settlement services and information to help newcomers to Canada adjust to their new life. Our culturally-sensitive program is available many languages. These services help newcomers with all their needs during the process of settling into their new community. Our free and confidential services are newcomers’ first and best link to the community, an excellent starting point to find out more about the immigration process or ask for help understanding communication from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Learn more

Housing Services

PICS is proud to offer two senior’s facilities, Independent Living and Assisting Living, for South Asian senior’s. Independent Living is designed specifically for independent senior adults who want to enjoy a lifestyle filled with recreational, educational and social activities with other seniors. This complex is designed for seniors who are able to live on their own, but desire the security and conveniences of community living. Our Assisted Living provides a special combination of residential housing, personalized supportive services and health care. We also offer an Adult Day Program where seniors are able to spend time with others, enjoy planned activities and have their health care needs met, all in one place. Learn more