Squamish Welcome Centre

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Legal Director Jonathon Braun of the Migrant Workers Centre will be in Squamish on July 25th!

This is an amazing opportunity to sit down for a 1:1 appointment with a lawyer and get some information and advice. Register (*link in bio*) quick before all the spots are full!

Not sure if you are eligible? Check out MWC's website or reach out to Zulma at [email protected] to learn more.

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🗓️ Date: July 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 to 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Squamish Public Library

This session will cover:
• Express Entry - Programs and Eligibility
• Category-Based Draws (2026 Categories)
• Upcoming Changes to Express Entry
• BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
• Key Takeaways
• Q&A

For more info contact: [email protected] | 604-567-2222

Behind every statistic is a person and a story.

These stats provide a little window into the experience of life with a work permit in Squamish. While data can help us understand trends and challenges, it does not and cannot fully capture the complexity of people’s lives.

We want to highlight the voices and lived experiences of migrant workers in our community.

Through our Centering (Im)Migrant Voices: Interview Project, we hope to learn directly from people who have lived or worked in Squamish with a closed work permit and deepen our collective understanding of migrant life in Squamish.

🗣️ Interested in sharing your story? Apply for an interview through the link in our bio.

📖 Read the full report through the link in our bio.

Behind every statistic is a person and a story.
These stats provide a little window into the experience of life with a work permit in Squamish. While data can help us understand trends and challenges, it does not and cannot fully capture the complexity of people’s lives.
We want to highlight the voices and lived experiences of migrant workers in our community.
Through our Centering (Im)Migrant Voices: Interview Project, we hope to learn directly from people who have lived or worked in Squamish with a closed work permit and deepen our collective understanding of migrant life in Squamish.
🗣️ Interested in sharing your story? Apply for an interview through the link in our bio or here: Interview Application
📖 Read the full report through the link in our bio or here: TFWs in Squamish 2025 Overview

Did you know that the Squamish Welcome Centre has a support program for folks who are a part of the temporary foreign worker program? Are you living or working in Squamish with a work permit, maintained status, or have you lost your status? This program is for you - and it’s TOTALLY FREE!

Life with a work permit comes with unique challenges and uncertainties. That’s why this program exists. We’re here to help you navigate those difficulties with dignity and respect. One of the ways we help is by sitting down with you for a one-on-one appointment. These appointments are confidential.

Appointments are free and offered by our Support Coordinator Zulma Reina. You can talk about topics that are important to you, like adjusting to life in Canada, questions about your work permit or job, accessing health care and MSP, life at work or at home, emergencies and other challenges, and more.

Book an appointment by calling or emailing us, ask for Zulma!

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (604) 815-4142

Don’t know your schedule or have an urgent question? You are welcome to drop by the Welcome Centre. Come visit us and we will do our best to help you. We can also talk on the phone or online. This is a flexible program, it’s for you. So, let us know how we can best support you.

Learn more at the links in our bio, or by visiting the Welcome Centre!

Looking for a way to give back to the Squamish community?

The Squamish Welcome Centre and Squamish Community Bookstore are part of the Squamish Volunteer Centre Society, a local non-profit and registered charity.

Our society is governed by a Board of Directors, volunteers elected every year in June. We are now inviting new candidates who are interested in supporting our work and helping build a stronger, more connected community.

We’re looking for community-minded people with a few hours a month to dedicate. Helpful areas of expertise include experience in non-profit work, business, fundraising, community programs, and more. 

To apply or learn more, please email [email protected].

Join us on Saturday, May 30th from 10am - 12 noon for a family-friendly guided bird walk through the Squamish estuary! This activity is open to migrant workers, newcomers, volunteers, and other community members.

Our guide will be Tiffany! Tiffany is a curious naturalist who loves connecting with nature through bird walks. She enjoys sharing her wonder of nature as an outdoor educator and gives back through various citizen-science & restoration initiatives.

This event is hosted in collaboration with Nature Squamish. Snacks, refreshments, and binoculars will be provided.

Want to join? Please register by clicking on the link in our bio. Questions? Accessibility concerns? Feel free to email [email protected]

See you there!

✨ Ready to level up your English?

Join our FREE in-person English classes for intermediate & advanced speakers in Squamish!

🗓 Starting May 5, 2026
🕕 Tuesdays, 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Squamish Welcome Centre

Practice speaking, build confidence, and connect with others in a supportive environment 💬

This program is designed for migrant workers (TFWs, OWP holders, and more).

📲 Register now via the QR code or link in the post!

Have questions? Feel free to reach out

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We’re hiring! 📣 The Squamish Welcome Centre is looking for an Operations Manager!

This role is a great fit for someone who is community-minded, organized, values-driven, and passionate about creating welcoming and inclusive spaces in Squamish.

In this role, you’ll help support grants, day-to-day operations, staff and volunteers, financial tracking, and key programs such as the Community Bookstore and Computer Lab, Urgent Needs Fund, and Digital Divide Project.

✨ Starting wage: $30/hour
✨ Up to approximately 32 hours per week
✨ Hybrid flexible position
✨ Downtown Squamish

Don’t meet every single qualification? That’s okay we still encourage you to apply!
Please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Applications accepted until May 1st, 2026.
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