Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) supports immigrants through the journey of making Canada their home by providing creative and responsive programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, by building community through mutual respect and partnerships, and by fostering healthy and inclusive spaces for open dialogue and healing.

Our Story

Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) is a community based non-profit organization that has been providing services in Ottawa since 1978.

OCISO directly serves over 12,000 immigrants and refugees every year. We have four locations in Ottawa (Central, East and South). Our multi-faceted programs and services are delivered in over 40 languages to clients from 120 countries by OCISO’s team of knowledgeable, skilled and professional staff. Our work is augmented by the generous efforts of our enthusiastic, caring and talented volunteers, both established and new Canadians.

Our services include: 
– Settlement and Integration 
– Clinical Counselling 
– Multicultural Liaison Program 
– Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) 
– Community Economic Development – Career Mentorship 
– Youth Services (YOCISO)

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Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization

Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization's headquarters in Ottawa, Canada

This department focuses on providing instructional support and language education for learners.

Education Services

This department focuses on guiding and mentoring individuals in their career paths and professional growth.

Career Development

This department focuses on providing guidance and support for employment-related programs and community outreach initiatives.

Employment Services

This department focuses on overseeing and managing project activities and providing support to ensure successful project execution.

Project Coordination

This department focuses on managing communication strategies and fundraising efforts to support organizational initiatives.

Communications and Fundraising

This department manages the recruitment and liaison efforts for mentorship programs.

Mentorship Coordination

This department focuses on the mentorship and support of individuals participating in credential recognition programs.

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Career Development

Employment Services

Project Coordination

Communications and Fundraising

Mentorship Coordination

Credential Recognition