PICS Society

09/23/2026

PICS Society has established guidelines for election campaigning at PICS Assisted Living and PICS Independent Living to ensure residents have an opportunity to hear from municipal election candidates while protecting their health, privacy, comfort, and daily routines.

Campaign visits will be offered under clear guidelines, including limited group sizes, a maximum 30-minute visit, no handshaking or hugging with residents, no photographs or videos of residents, and the distribution of campaign flyers or brochures where appropriate. Residents are free to attend or leave the meeting at any time.

Campaign visiting hours:
• PICS Assisted Living: Weekdays between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM
• PICS Independent Living: Wednesdays and Thursdays between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM

Each slate may schedule one visit, with participation limited to the mayoral candidate and up to two councillor candidates. PICS will provide equitable time and access to participating slates.

To arrange a campaign visit, please contact:
📞 604-596-0052
📧 [email protected]

Our priority remains providing a safe, respectful and welcoming environment for our seniors while supporting opportunities for residents to engage with candidates during the municipal election.


Satbir Cheema

09/16/2026

We’re hiring! 📣

Guru Nanak Diversity Village (GNDV) in Surrey is looking for an experienced and compassionate Director of Care (DOC) to join our leadership team.

This full-time role will provide strategic and operational leadership for the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred resident care, while overseeing clinical operations, staffing, care planning, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

📍 Location: Guru Nanak Diversity Village, Surrey
🕒 Position: Full Time
💼 Role: Director of Care (DOC)
💰 Salary: $107,000–$110,000

Applicants must be graduates of an approved school of nursing, hold a current BCCNM licence, and have at least one year of nursing leadership experience in residential care or a mental health environment.

Ready to make a meaningful difference in seniors’ care? Apply today through the Optima Living Career Page.

Satbir Cheema

09/01/2026

It was an honour to attend “The Heritage of Afghanistan: An Evening of Commemoration, Culture and Community” organized by the Consul General of Afghanistan in Vancouver, Mr. Ramin Manawi.

A beautiful evening celebrating Afghanistan’s rich heritage, culture, traditions, and community spirit. Grateful for the opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the diversity that strengthens our communities.

Thank you to Mr. Manawi and everyone involved for such a meaningful evening.

08/27/2026

Shape the Future of Philanthropy – Join the PICS Charitable Foundation Board

The PICS Charitable Foundation (PCF) is seeking dynamic, well-connected and visionary leaders to join its Board of Directors.
PCF’s mission is to strengthen communities by supporting charitable initiatives, promoting racial, ethnic and gender equality, and advancing opportunities and well-being for diverse communities, including seniors, newcomers, women and youth. Through philanthropy, education, partnerships and community collaboration, PCF seeks to help build a more inclusive, equitable and resilient society.

We are particularly interested in leaders with experience in:
•Major Gifts & Endowments
•Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships
•Capital Campaigns & Fundraising
•Philanthropy & Community Development
•Strong Business and Community Networks

As a Foundation Board member, you will help build meaningful partnerships, cultivate philanthropic support, champion fundraising initiatives and strengthen the Foundation’s long-term financial sustainability and charitable impact. Your leadership will help ensure that PCF can continue supporting initiatives that make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Board members are expected to:
•Act honestly and in the best interests of the Foundation
•Exercise appropriate care, diligence and judgment
•Support the Foundation’s charitable purposes and governance responsibilities
•Comply with applicable laws, bylaws and conflict-of-interest requirements

Interested in making a difference? Please submit your resume and cover letter to Judy Pavlovic, Board Secretariat, at [email protected].

PICS Charitable Foundation c/o PICS Society Unit #205 – 12725 80 Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 3A6

Help us build a stronger, more sustainable and inclusive future for our communities.

Satbir Cheema

08/27/2026

HIRING NOW!!
General Manager for Guru Nanak Diversity Village.
Please click on the link to uplaod your resume!

How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter stating salary expectations to [email protected]. Please use the job title as the email subject.

08/24/2026

PICS Society 2026 Annual General Meeting
On August 23, 2026, Progressive Intercultural Community Services (PICS) Society held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing together members, Board directors, leadership, staff, volunteers, and community partners to reflect on another year of service, growth, and progress.
AGM Highlights
· President and CEO’s Report highlighting PICS’ continued commitment to supporting newcomers, seniors, women, youth, families, refugees, international students, and communities across BC.
· Program and Service Updates highlighting the breadth of PICS’ work across settlement and integration, employment, healthcare, trades, youth, housing, seniors’ services, and community programs, along with the many initiatives and services delivered throughout the year to support individuals, families, and communities.
· Guru Nanak Diversity Village (GNDV) Update providing an overview of the project’s progress toward completion, with operations anticipated to begin in early 2027. Optima Living has been selected as the operating partner for the first five years.
· Financial and Audit Update from MNP, highlighting PICS Society’s continued financial stability, responsible stewardship of resources, and progress throughout the fiscal year.
· Approval of MNP as PICS Society’s auditor for the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
Board of Directors
PICS Society is pleased to welcome its new 11-member Board of Directors, announced at the 2026 AGM.
Executive Committee
• Chair: Sukhvinder S. Thind
• Vice-Chair: Jack Hundial
• Treasurer: Bisman Arora
• Secretary: Nirmal Singh Mehroke
Members-at-Large
• Arvinder Bubber
• Parmjit S. Khosla
• Harpreet Aulakh
• Thaker Singh Manes
• Dr. Harinder (Harry) Dhanju
• Rajkanwal Kaur Bassi
• Rajnish Gupta
Retiring Directors
We extend our sincere appreciation to Maninder Grewal and Kam Pawar, who have completed their six-year terms on the PICS Society Board.
Thank you for your dedicated service, leadership, and valuable contributions to PICS Society and the communities we serve. Your commitment and contributions over the past six years are sincerely appreciated.
We warmly welcome the new and continuing members of the Board of Directors and look forward to their leadership, guidance, and continued commitment to the PICS mission.
Together, we continue building stronger, more inclusive communities across BC.

Satbir Cheema

08/19/2026

🌱 PICS Society is proud to take part in the Adopt-a-Street initiative! 🌱

Keeping our communities clean, welcoming, and beautiful is something we can all contribute to. Through Adopt-a-Street, the PICS team is doing our part by helping care for our local streets and creating a cleaner environment for everyone. 💚

Small actions can make a big difference. Together, we can build stronger communities and inspire others to take pride in the places we live, work, and serve.

🧤 Clean streets
🌎 Cleaner environment
🤝 Stronger community

08/14/2026

PICS Society is proud to announce the official launch of our new PICS Settlement Services website!

Designed with newcomers in mind, the new website makes it easier to explore our settlement programs, find services available in your community, discover upcoming events and connect with the PICS team.

Whether you’re new to Canada or looking for support along your settlement journey, PICS is here to help you settle, connect and thrive. 🇨🇦🤝

A big thank you to everyone who helped bring this new digital resource to life!

Explore the new PICS Settlement Services website today!

Visit settlement.pics.bc.ca

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08/14/2026

🎉 A New Chapter for PICS in Delta! 🎉

Today, PICS Society proudly celebrated the Grand Opening of our new Delta office location at the Delta Professional Building!

It was wonderful to mark this special milestone alongside community members, partners, supporters, and distinguished guests. Our new space represents more than a new location—it reflects our continued commitment to making services more accessible and strengthening the communities we serve.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the celebration so memorable.

📍 PICS Society – Delta Office
Unit 201 – 8035 120th Street, Delta, BC

New location. New chapter. Same commitment to community.

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08/12/2026

🌍 Happy International Youth Day! 🌟

Today, PICS Society celebrates the energy, creativity, resilience, and potential of young people in our communities and around the world.

Youth are not only the leaders of tomorrow — they are changemakers today, bringing fresh ideas, inspiring action, and helping build stronger, more inclusive communities.

At PICS Society, we are proud to support and empower youth as they learn, grow, lead, and create positive change.

💚 Happy International Youth Day!

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