Recruitment
Through our partnership with the City of North Bay, medical staff and their families have access to relocation support services administered by the North Bay Newcomer Network and the Multicultural Centre.
The following support services are available at no cost to help ease the relocation process.
CONNECTOR PROGRAM
The Connector Program is a joint initiative between NNN and the North Bay Rotary Club that supports the rapid development of the newcomers’ professional and social networks with the goal of facilitating integration of the individual into his/her professional community. Newcomers are paired with a Rotary member of similar professional interests for an initial informal meeting where the Rotary member will provide the newcomer with three other relevant community contacts. This is an on-going process that enables the new resident to quickly meet new people and make industry contacts.
Employment Assistance Service for Professionals :
This service has been developed to compliment the existing support programs offered by local employment agencies. This program targets professionals who are considering relocation or are new to the community and seeking employment search support. Developed specifically for the spouse/partner of medical professionals, this initiative is geared to assisting with compatible skill and industry matching and identifying placement opportunities.
Host Program :
Newcomers qualifying are matched with a local volunteer who spends time helping the new resident to adjust to life in North Bay by:
• helping to find their way around the community
• participate in community activities
• practice English or French
• meet new people and make new friends
For more information or to coordinate services specific to medical professionals and their families please contact:
Shaye Belanger B.A RECE
Settlement Counsellor,
North Bay & District Multicultural Centre
374 Fraser Street, North Bay, ON P1B 3W7
Tel: (705) 495-8931
Fax: (705) 495-6747
Email: shayebelanger@nbdmc.ca
Web: www.nbdmc.ca
Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP):
North Bay and District Multicultural Centre offer important service to newcomers to help with the first few years in Canada. Services include:
• settlement assistance and information (health card, Social Insurance Number card, driver’s license, housing, education)
• referral to community resources (language training, support services, community standards and laws)
• job search assistance (resume writing and interview preparation)
• immigration and citizenship (applications, and classes)
• self-help resources (on site computers, Internet access, email, fax, printer, phones and reference materials)
NORTH BAY SERVICE CLUBS
North Bay is a strong community of energetic, highspirited people who are more than willing to go out of their way to help others. With a wide variety of service clubs, such as the Kiwanis, Rotary, Shrine, Legion {5 branches}, and the Community Ambassadors, you will always have a feeling of comfort knowing someone is there to lending a helping hand should you require one. All of the above stated clubs are always looking for generous, caring, energetic people to volunteer, so if you have some free time, join a club, lending a helping hand and meet some great people along the way.
