An initiative to support Permanent Residents settle, establish & thrive in Canada. The Newcomer Hub provides career support, mentorship, soft skill development, and entrepreneurial guidance tailored to newcomers in the Sarnia-Lambton region.
Your bridge to meaningful employment, business success, and community connection in Sarnia-Lambton.
Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the Sarnia-Lambton Newcomer Hub is a community-wide initiative designed to support Permanent Residents with practical tools, real-world connections, and confidence-building activities. Whether you're searching for your first Canadian job, exploring entrepreneurship, or looking to grow your professional network, we’re here to support you through four core pillars:
Build your Canadian network through in-person and interactive events. Meet local employers, learn how to present your skills effectively, and participate in discussions that break down barriers between newcomers and the workforce. Our small-group events promote open conversation, myth-busting, and collaborative problem-solving to create real hiring opportunities.
Polish your resume, optimize your LinkedIn, and practice the soft skills that Canadian employers value. These workshops help you understand Canadian workplace culture, build confidence, and improve your ability to communicate your value to employers. Expect practical exercises, expert tips, and peer feedback in every session.
Have a business idea or side hustle? Learn how to turn it into a viable venture. From idea validation and business registration to pitching and funding, this stream guides you through the essentials of entrepreneurship in Canada—especially designed for newcomers exploring self-employment.
Tap into the experience of those who’ve walked a similar path. Our mentorship stream connects you with professionals and fellow immigrants who provide guidance, encouragement, and insight. You’ll learn through peer circles, storytelling, and one-on-one conversations that make the journey feel less overwhelming and more empowering.
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Job & Community Service Fair / Foire de l’emploi et des services communautaires
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Location: Centre Communautaire Francophone de Sarnia, 3-901 Promenade Les Rapides, Sarnia, ON
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Sarnia-Lambton Newcomer Hub is proud to take part in another job and community service fair at the Centre Communautaire francophone French Community Centre. For a second year in a row Caravan participants get to hear from Kerby Stivene, a bilingual motivational and leadership speaker, on how to prepare and approach a job fair.
As a certified Maxwell Leadership speaker, coach and trainer, Kerby works across Ontario with communities, businesses and organizations — building stronger people, teams and organizations, and raising the next generation of leaders. Kerby’s workshops has helped shape newcomers thinking as they approach and navigate the Canadian job market.
Sarnia-Lambton residents are encouraged to attend the job fair and to bring a resume.
This event brings together three components:
• A job fair connecting participants with employers offering employment, co-op placements, and volunteer opportunities.
• A community services fair showcasing the services and resources available in our community.
• The Caravane, welcoming participants travelling from the Greater Toronto Area to explore what Sarnia-Lambton has to offer.
We appreciate your participation and look forward to bringing employers, service providers, students, and visitors together to discover the opportunities available in Sarnia-Lambton.
Register here: Une nouvelle vie à Sarnia. Pourquoi pas ? / New life in Sarnia. Why not? – Fill out form
Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
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Pour des services d’établissement en français et/ou la formation linguistique en français, veuillez contacter : https://ccfsarnia.com/
If you wish to access French language training and/or French settlement services, please contact: https://ccfsarnia.com/
Connect with newcomer hub team at newcomerhub@sarnialambton.on.ca
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