Brooks & County Immigration Services - BCIS

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Brooks & County Immigration Services - BCIS BCIS a non-profit organization, which provides settlement and integration services to all immigrants, refugees and temporary foreign workers.

BCIS is a project of Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS).

BCIS Employment Hub is grateful for its partnership with Wendy's (1303 2nd St, Brooks, AB) which has provided newcomers...
11/02/2026

BCIS Employment Hub is grateful for its partnership with Wendy's (1303 2nd St, Brooks, AB) which has provided newcomers with meaningful work exposure, hands-on training, and valuable Canadian workplace experience.

Through this collaboration, participants have had the opportunity to build practical skills in both kitchen and front-of-house operations, learn to work in a fast-paced environment, and gain confidence in their abilities. We're especially proud to see many of these opportunities lead to employment, with participants securing jobs and continuing their work at Wendy's after completing the program.

A special thank you to Liza Granada, General Manager for the Brooks and Taber area, and the entire local Wendy's team for welcoming our participants, sharing their expertise, and supporting them throughout their learning journey.

Employment Counsellors Maricar Bernardo and Tetiana Miroshnikova presented Liza with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of her commitment to supporting newcomers and helping them succeed in our community.

Thank you for believing in people's potential and creating opportunities that make a real difference. We truly value this partnership and look forward to continuing to work together.

Employer Spotlight: Thank You, Motel 6 Brooks!We'd like to recognize Motel 6 Brooks for their ongoing support of newcome...
10/16/2026

Employer Spotlight: Thank You, Motel 6 Brooks!

We'd like to recognize Motel 6 Brooks for their ongoing support of newcomers participating in the BCIS Employment Hub (EHUB).

Through work-exposure placements, participants gained hands-on experience in housekeeping, learned hotel industry standards, and developed workplace skills that will help them succeed in future employment opportunities.

We're especially excited that some participants were able to move on to housekeeping and related roles after completing their placements. These outcomes show the difference employers can make when they invest time in sharing their knowledge and providing opportunities to learn.

Thank you to the entire Motel 6 team for welcoming our participants, supporting their growth, and helping them gain valuable Canadian work experience.💙

The best part of the day? Seeing colleagues in 3D instead of on Teams. 😄Our Community Development and Integration Servic...
10/16/2026

The best part of the day? Seeing colleagues in 3D instead of on Teams. 😄

Our Community Development and Integration Services (CDIS) including our Rural Offices teams recently came together from across Southern Alberta for a Professional Development Day filled with learning, conversation, collaboration, and a few much-needed catch-ups.

When our CDIS team is spread across multiple communities, opportunities to be in the same room don't come around very often. Between the workshops, discussions, and shared experiences, it was a chance to reconnect with familiar faces, meet newer team members, and exchange ideas that help strengthen the work we do every day.

From Calgary to communities across Southern Alberta, our teams support newcomers in many different ways. Spending time together reminded us just how much we can learn from one another and how valuable these opportunities are.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the day engaging, insightful, and fun. 💛

Learn more about the work of our CDIS team and Rural Offices across Southern Alberta:
🔗 https://ccisab.ca/community-development-and-integration-services/
🔗 https://ccisab.ca/southern-alberta-immigrant-services/

📢📢 The 17th Edition of Fresh Start Is Here!In this month's issue:👉 Beyond Backpacks helps children from Temporary Foreig...
10/16/2026

📢📢 The 17th Edition of Fresh Start Is Here!

In this month's issue:
👉 Beyond Backpacks helps children from Temporary Foreign Worker families start the school year with confidence 🎒
👉 Financial wellness workshops connect newcomers with valuable community resources 💡
👉 Rocky View Immigrant Services earns Silver and Bronze recognition through Community Votes Airdrie 2026 🏆
👉 Community celebrations in Medicine Hat bring people together through culture and sport ⚽🌎
👉 Truth and Reconciliation initiatives foster learning, healing, and connection 🧡

This issue highlights education, employment, community engagement, cultural celebration, and newcomer success stories from Calgary and communities across Southern Alberta.
📩 Read the full issue & subscribe:
https://ccisab.ca/newsletter-archive/

We were proud to see CCIS staff presenting at the Canadian Ethnic Studies Association (CESA) Biennial Conference in Banf...
10/13/2026

We were proud to see CCIS staff presenting at the Canadian Ethnic Studies Association (CESA) Biennial Conference in Banff.

Drawing on their experiences working alongside newcomers and diverse communities, our team along side our community partners, shared insights, promising practices, and lessons from the settlement sector. Their presentations sparked meaningful dialogue and brought community-based perspectives to conversations taking place across the conference.

A special shoutout to Ricardo Morales, Bozana Sljuka, Mohammed Yusuf Idriss, Lisa Degenstein, Dr Sinela Jurkova, Fleeha Ahmad, Jena Chamy, Jingzhou (Jo) Liu, Nkeiruka Azozie, Marion Christensen and Sabita Basnet for representing our organizations and the communities we serve. Thank you for sharing your expertise and helping advance conversations that matter to newcomers across Alberta.

Discover how we're helping newcomers build connections, access opportunities, and thrive in communities across Alberta. Visit:
https://ccisab.ca/

As Thanksgiving approaches, please note that BCIS offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, and will reopen on...
10/09/2026

As Thanksgiving approaches, please note that BCIS offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

This time of year offers an opportunity to slow down and appreciate the connections that support us through life's journey. Across our programs and communities, we are continually inspired by the determination of newcomers, the generosity of volunteers, the dedication of staff, and the many partners who help make our work possible.

Wherever and however you celebrate, we hope the long weekend brings time to recharge, connect with family and friends, and enjoy moments that matter most.

Wishing you a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving from all of us at BCIS. 🍂

📢📢📢 Employer Shout-Out: Shawarma County! A big thank you to Shawarma County, a locally owned, family-run restaurant, for...
10/06/2026

📢📢📢 Employer Shout-Out: Shawarma County!
A big thank you to Shawarma County, a locally owned, family-run restaurant, for partnering with BCIS and providing meaningful Work Development opportunities for our EHUB clients.

Through these hands-on placements, participants gained valuable hospitality experience, learning skills in food preparation, customer service, cashier duties, restaurant operations, and welcoming guests. These opportunities helped clients build confidence, develop workplace skills, and gain a better understanding of the hospitality industry in a rural community setting.

We're especially excited that some of these placements led to employment opportunities after clients completed the EHUB program! 🎉

To recognize their support and commitment to newcomer success, the BCIS Employment Team, Tetiana Miroshnikova and Maricar Bernardo, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the owner and management team of Shawarma County.

Congratulations to our clients on their achievements, and heartfelt thanks to Shawarma County for being an outstanding community partner and for helping newcomers build brighter futures through meaningful employment experiences.

Thank you for making a difference in our community!

Last Saturday, our community came together to celebrate Alberta Cultural Days – Taste of the Nations at the JBS Canada C...
10/02/2026

Last Saturday, our community came together to celebrate Alberta Cultural Days – Taste of the Nations at the JBS Canada Centre.

The event was filled with vibrant cultural performances, music, dance, and delicious food, creating a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the diversity that makes Brooks such a welcoming community.

A heartfelt thank you to SPEC Association the City of Brooks, and everyone involved in planning and organizing this memorable event. Special thanks to Ricardo Morales, Community Development Integration Services and Southern Alberta Rural Projects, and BCIS Team Lead/Settlement Counsellor Karen Lee for hosting the event and helping make the day a success.

Thank you to all who attended, performed, volunteered, and shared their cultures with the community. We look forward to celebrating together again next year!

Every Child Matters.🧡 Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour the Survivors of resident...
09/30/2026

Every Child Matters.

🧡 Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to honour the Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and acknowledge the lasting impacts on Indigenous families and communities.

As we reflect on this day, we recognize the importance of learning about the histories, cultures, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

Simple ways to show your support today:
🧡 Wear an orange shirt
🧡 Attend a local community event
🧡 Take time to learn from Indigenous voices and stories
🧡 Have a conversation with family and friends about reconciliation

Address

500 Cassils Road E # 2
Brooks, AB
T1R1M6

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 2pm

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+14033620404

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