A Network of Partners
Behind Emploi CB is a team of partners committed to supporting the Francophone community in its professional development.
These organizations, located across British Columbia, work hand in hand to provide local services tailored to your needs and lived reality.
Collège Éducacentre
Today, the college offers a comprehensive and integrated range of programs and services in French, supporting the training, settlement, and professional development of Francophone and Francophile communities across British Columbia.
Settlement Services
Individual support and orientation for Francophone immigrants, permanent residents, and refugees, to facilitate access to housing, employment, essential services, and community life.
Employment Services
Programs such as Youth at Work and Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages, helping Francophone and Francophile youth find employment and gain valuable work experience.
College-Level Training
Seven online programs in health, education, and business administration, accredited by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) and BC Education Quality Assurance (BC EQA).
Basic Education
Programs offered through the Virtual School of the Conseil Scolaire Francophone de C.-B., supporting adults wishing to obtain their high school diploma.
Language Training
French-as-a-second-language programs for newcomers, healthcare professionals, federal public servants, and immigration or citizenship applicants.
Continuing Education
Workshops and courses to develop professional skills in health and safety, education, entrepreneurship, and community integration.
The Collège Éducacentre currently operates three campuses in Vancouver, Victoria, and Surrey, as well as a virtual campus, offering flexible, high-quality education and support throughout British Columbia.
La Boussole
For more than 30 years, La Boussole has been rooted in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and stands as the leading francophone community center dedicated to supporting individuals facing vulnerability, isolation, or precarious living situations in British Columbia.
The organization offers a warm, inclusive space where any French-speaking person — newcomer, family, senior, precarious worker, or individual experiencing homelessness — can find support, resources, and personalized guidance.
La Boussole provides a comprehensive range of services aimed at strengthening autonomy and social inclusion:
Case management and social support:
Psychosocial assistance, personalized follow-up, crisis intervention, support with finding housing, and referrals to specialized resources.
Settlement services for newcomers:
Guidance through administrative procedures, integration into local systems, access to community services, and support for cultural adaptation.
Food bank:
Weekly distribution of food, essential products, snacks, and hot meals to meet the immediate needs of people in difficulty.
Eco-solidarity thrift store “Ensemble”:
Affordable second-hand clothing, promotion of circular economy practices, and upcycling workshops that provide dignity, material support, and community engagement opportunities.
Employment programs:
Job readiness support, resume writing assistance, professional workshops, and referrals to specialized employment services and local partners.
Social, cultural, and community activities:
Francophone events, thematic workshops, and initiatives designed to reduce isolation and strengthen community belonging.
Société de développement économique de la C.-B (SDECB)
The Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique (SDÉCB) is a non-profit organization based in Vancouver and Kelowna that operates across the province to strengthen Francophone economic vitality and promote sustainable, bilingual development.
Through its programs in entrepreneurship and employability, along with training sessions, mentorship, and the promotion of bilingualism in business, the SDÉCB supports:
- Francophone and Francophile entrepreneurs in launching, growing, and managing their businesses;
- Job seekers in their integration into the British Columbia job market;
- Organizations and employers looking to enhance their bilingual capacity or recruit Francophone talent.
Active through multiple regional and provincial initiatives, the SDÉCB connects Francophone business communities with a wide network of partners, driving innovation, job creation, and economic prosperity throughout British Columbia.
Société francophone de Victoria
For over 80 years, the Société francophone de Victoria (SFV) has been a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and celebrating Francophone language and culture in Victoria, British Columbia.
Located in the heart of downtown at the Maison de la francophonie de Victoria, the SFV offers a vibrant community space for cultural exchange, connection, and social support. It brings together French-speaking and Francophile residents from across southern Vancouver Island.
Through a wide range of cultural, social, and intergenerational programs, the SFV fosters the vitality and visibility of the Francophone community, while encouraging inclusion and participation for everyone.
Discover Francophone events, cultural activities, and community gatherings in Victoria — and experience the richness of Francophone life on Vancouver Island.
Centre culturel francophone de l’Okanagan (CCFO)
Based in Kelowna, the Centre culturel francophone de l’Okanagan (CCFO) promotes Francophone culture across the Okanagan region, at the heart of British Columbia.
Through its events, workshops, French classes, and community activities, the CCFO supports the vitality of Francophone life and brings together French-speaking and Francophile residents from across the region.
By collaborating with Emploi CB, the CCFO also helps strengthen the connection between culture and employment, while promoting linguistic diversity and the Francophone presence in southern British Columbia.